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Graves, Lara

Lara Graves

Psychologist, Cape York; Researcher, Salvation Army
Lara is a psychologist with an interest in acquired brain injury. She has spent over a decade working in Cape York, where Indigenous women have been reported to experience violence at rates up to 45 times that of non-Indigenous women^. She recently completed a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at Macquarie University to better understand how domestic violence can lead to brain injury. As part of her studies, she conducted a research project with the Salvation Army, to provide victim-survivors of domestic violence access to a neuropsychological assessment.

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Unseen damage: Recognising brain injury in domestic abuse

Hidden brain injuries from domestic abuse often go unnoticed. Lara Graves shares practical tips for healthcare professionals on spotting symptoms, asking the right questions, and supporting patient safety and recovery.

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