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World-leading centre for rehabilitation and disability research opens
Posted on Friday 24th February 2017
Launched today by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick, The Hopkins Centre – Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience brings together almost 150 senior clinicians and researchers from Metro South Health and Griffith University, to produce impactful research in disability and rehabilitation.
Read More20 year Celebration of Disability and Rehabilitation at Griffith
Posted on Tuesday 21st February 2017
Driving major reform policy over the past 20 years in areas such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS), are some of the many highlights being celebrated at Griffith University next week. A broad range of Griffith disability research and rehabilitation academics, as well as disability organisations are set to attend an event on Monday 12 September at the university’s Logan campus to celebrate and reflect on their major achievements. ‘Compassion, Collaboration, Creativity’ is the theme of the event, which will feature a timeline of research at Griffith covering areas such as acquired brain injury, social work, disability housing, allied health and rehabilitation counselling.
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Think Tank coming May 2017
Posted on Tuesday 14th February 2017
Bring together key intellectuals, policymakers, practitioners, and experts to discuss relevant and critical issues facing the disability and rehabilitation field.
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Latest Funding Success
Posted on Tuesday 14th February 2017
Cameron, C. (2017). Supporting people with spinal cord injury to self-manage health regimes and prevent secondary complications: Exploring the potential of smartphone apps. Hopkins Centre Seed Funding Grant. $40,000. Ehrlich, C. (2017). Understanding family workload and capacity following catastrophic injury. Hopkins Centre Seed Funding Grant. $40,000. Wadsworth, B. (2017). The feasibility of using mouthpiece ventilation post extubation for acute tetraplegia in the Intensive Care Unit. Hopkins Centre Seed Funding Grant. $40,000. Paynter, J., Trembath, D., & Keen, D. (2016). Correcting Misinformation and Increasing Understanding of the Evidence-Base of Autism Intervention Practices. Griffith University New Researcher Grant. $10,414.90. Kularatna, S., Scuffham, P., Byrnes, J., Chen, G. (2016). Development of online time trade off methods and survey. Griffith University New Researcher Grant. $18,000.
Read MoreProfessor Heidi Zeeman and NIISQ
Posted on Tuesday 16th August 2016
http://www.hopkinscentre.edu.au/podcast/professor-heidi-zeeman-and-niisq-18
Read MoreDr Tim Geraghty and NIISQ
Posted on Tuesday 2nd August 2016
http://www.hopkinscentre.edu.au/people-view/tim-geraghty-39
Read MoreHorses keep youth on track
Posted on Wednesday 6th November 2013
For 13-year-old Phoebe Page working with horses for the past eight weeks has been a challenging but rewarding experience. This week, Phoebe, along with five other young people will graduate from Evolve Queensland’s equine program. The program helps disadvantaged, disengaged and at risk young people build trust, communication and confidence.
Read MoreHorses lead troubled kids home
Posted on Wednesday 6th November 2013
Troubled young people in Logan, beyond the help of normal social programs, have achieved remarkable success reengaging with their schools and families following a program working with horses.
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