Bold Ideas Better Solutions 2026

BIBS26 – Celebrating New Frontiers in Rehabilitation and Inclusion

The Hopkins Centre extends a huge thank you to everyone who attended, presented and contributed to the 10th annual Bold Ideas Better Solutions Symposium (#BIBS26), held on Thursday 29 October 2026 at the Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct, Brisbane, and online.

Celebrating a decade of bold ideas, innovation and collaboration, BIBS26 brought together researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, industry partners and the wider rehabilitation community for an inspiring day of knowledge sharing, meaningful conversations and new connections.

Under the theme 'New Frontiers in Rehabilitation and Inclusion', the symposium showcased innovative, close-to-practice research focused on improving health, wellbeing, participation and quality of life for people living with disability and complex rehabilitation needs.

From emerging technologies and co-design to person-centred rehabilitation and service improvements, the day highlighted the power of collaboration in turning research into meaningful, real-world solutions.

BIBS26 Symposium Highlights


The symposium featured an exciting and diverse program of keynote presentations, research showcases, lightning talks, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.

Highlights included:

  • Keynote presentation by Professor Belinda Gabbe, exploring the development of co-designed and patient-centred interventions to improve trauma survivorship.
  • Panel discussion – 'Innovating Together: New Frontiers in Co-Design Research', hosted by Professor Louise Gustafsson and featuring Associate Professor Jacki Liddle, Manesha Andradi and Maria Hoogstrate. The panel explored innovative approaches to inclusive research, meaningful partnerships and the importance of lived experience in shaping future solutions.
  • Research presentations from more than 20 speakers, showcasing collaborative work across mental health, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, vocational rehabilitation, fatigue management, accessibility, psychosocial wellbeing and service improvement.
  • Interactive workshops, providing opportunities to explore practical approaches to communicating research findings and experience emerging virtual reality applications in neurorehabilitation.
  • Research poster displays and networking opportunities, encouraging knowledge exchange, new ideas and connections across the rehabilitation and disability research community.
    Together, these sessions reinforced the importance of inclusive, interdisciplinary research and the value of bringing researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together to drive meaningful change.

 

Revisit BIBS26 – Event Recording and Resources

Missed the symposium or want to revisit some of the inspiring presentations and discussions?

Explore the BIBS26 event recording and resources below to catch up on key highlights, research insights and innovative ideas shared throughout the day.

Watch the BIBS26 Symposium Recording

 

Explore BIBS26 Resources

View the BIBS26 Symposium Program 

View Symposium Presentations and Research Posters

Read the BIBS26 Symposium Summary Newsletter 

BIBS26 Photo Gallery – Highlights from the Day

Relive some of the memorable moments from BIBS26!

From engaging presentations and hands-on workshops to meaningful discussions and networking, our photo gallery captures the people, ideas and collaborations that made this year's symposium special.

 

Thank You for Being Part of BIBS26!


As we celebrated 10 years of Bold Ideas Better Solutions, The Hopkins Centre was proud to recognise the incredible contributions of our researchers, clinicians, lived experience experts, partners and wider community.

A sincere thank you to our speakers, panellists, workshop facilitators, attendees and everyone who helped make BIBS26 possible.

Your continued commitment to collaboration, innovation and translating research into practice is what makes the BIBS Symposium such a valuable opportunity to connect, share knowledge and inspire change.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and building on the ideas and connections sparked at BIBS26!

 

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The Hopkins Centre is a joint initiative of the Department of Rehabilitation, Metro South Health and Griffith University.