Jamie is a 27 year old true country larrikin. He loves the land. He was a Jackaroo for three years after finishing agricultural college and has a passion for breaking horses. Jamie is a meat man and for a good time he can’t go past a BBQ and a good practical joke to get the party going.

Tragically, Jamie had a motorcycle accident in 2001. He suffered severe brain injury and was left with a speech impediment and some paralysis down the right side of his body. He has to drag his right leg to get around and has very little use of his right arm.

Following a fall a few years later where he hit his head again and an assult the year after that, he sustained further head injuries resulting in neuro-cognitive deficits, which have led to behavioural and problem solving difficulties. He has needed 24 hour support for the past two years.

When Jamie was first introduced to HWNS he was withdrawn and depressed. He wasn’t interested in communicating with anyone and kept to himself.

After much patience and perseverance by all parties Jamie is back on track to becoming his old playful self again. He now delights in playing pranks on the staff whenever he gets the opportunity. It is so very rewarding to see the cheerful fellow that Jamie used to be, reawakened. He has goals once again. Jamie would like to pursue his interest in leather works and HWNS is there to encourage him every step of the way.

Jamie is also well on his way to achieving his primary goal to live independently so he can move closer to his father in Toowoomba. He is doing really well learning how to cook with only one hand and can proudly prepare a mean hamburger once again. He looks forward to hosting a BBQ soon.