Matthew Pallaris

Matthew Pallaris joined Voices for Change in 2025 and is keen to use his self-advocacy to make positive changes for people with Acquired Brain Injury caught up in the criminal justice system.

Matthew is learning about ABI and all the different ways it effects people, both in kind and severity. 

Matthew understands the effect of incarceration and also what it feels like to return to community. He is providing important insights to Voices for Change on the challenges of reintegration and how people can be better supported.

Matthew joined Voices for Change in a presentation to staff at North Richmond Community Health on identifying and supporting clients with ABI and he is enjoying participating in promotions for the group’s ‘All Been Inside’ podcast.