Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group
Concussion companionFor parents & athletes
Recognise   /   Remove   /   Recover

Confidence after a head knock.

Quick, clear concussion recognition and a guided return to sport. Built for parents and athletes.

Your concussion pathway
01 Recognise warning signs
02 Understand the next steps
03 Follow Return to Play stages
Developed by Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group.
URGENT

Emergency signs after a head injury? Serious or deteriorating symptoms require urgent medical attention. If there is an immediate or serious concern, call 000. Do not delay emergency care to complete a questionnaire.

Two complementary tools

Support at every stage.

Free to access. Designed for parents and athletes, with real clinical support available when needed.

01 / Immediate guidanceFree tool

Recognise & Remove

Work through warning signs and symptom questions, then keep a personalised screening summary for medical review.

Begin screening  →
02 / Ongoing recovery21 day minimum*

Return to Play

Start from the original injury date, record recovery milestones and follow the appropriate stage with clinician-led clearance checkpoints.

Explore Return to Play  →
Backed by MHCG clinicians

Expert guidance when it matters.

Access MHCG concussion consultations virtually across Australia or in-clinic at Williamstown. Suspected concussion still requires appropriate medical assessment; virtual rehabilitation is not emergency care.

Keep the companion on your phone

Install for offline access to core guidance and the recovery tool. Booking requires internet access.