Alana George is the owner of Enhancing Abilities Support Services and is also a carer and has three clients in Bathurst living with an acquired brain injury (ABI).

"One of them was a teacher, one was a farmer and one was just starting uni when the epileptic fit took place," she said.

"They've all had fulfilling lives and to go through the transition, that's the hardest thing for people with brain injuries, and it's very common for people to have behaviour changes.

"Imagine living a normal life and having the ability to understand what's happening to you but not being able to relay that."

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Ms George said a lot of the personality changes seen in clients come from the frustration of losing their independence.

Trying to interact with the clients as if they're not living with an ABI is something Ms George encourages with her team.

She also believes this is the biggest issue within society because the last thing someone living with an ABI wants is to be treated differently.

"The client who had the horse accident, he loves a beer, he loves watching the footy and he loves going for a stroll down to get an ice cream and that's what we do with him and he loves it," Ms George said.

"Yes, his speech is hard to understand, but if he doesn't use it then he's going to lose it altogether, so it's really important not to treat them any different and work through those barriers."

Enhancing Abilities Support Services provides assistance for all disabilities; taking clients to appointments, helping with any rehabilitation required or just simply being a friendly face with which to have lunch.

The main aim is to try to help clients living with an ABI adjust to their new normal and live as independently as their disability will allow.

"It's about helping people live with dignity and independence," Ms George said.

"Knowledge is power, so if people have more understanding, then I think there'll be better support and better inclusion and equality for people with a disability."

The theme for Brain Injury Awareness Week this year was "Every brain injury is different".