Minor head injuries are very common, particularly in children and sports players.

Concussion can be under-recognised and under-managed, by health practitioners and by patients and their families.

See these best practice concussion guidelines, updated in November 2025.

ANZ CONCUSSION GUIDELINES – Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Clinical Practice Guideline for the assessment and management of mild traumatic brain injury

Patient education is crucial in understanding symptoms and managing expectations about return to school, work and sport.

Here are some excellent online resources for patient information:

• Kids Concussion Help and Advice – videos and patient info leaflets
• HeadCheck app for self-monitoring  Home | HeadCheck Concussion App

There is no public outpatient clinic at Bendigo Health for follow up but there is a private Concussion clinic (details on the Referrals page).