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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Posted on Friday 3rd September 2021
This week Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week SCIAW! This is a national initiative to raise awareness of the daily lives of people who have sustained a spinal cord injury.
Read MoreLAUNCH of a community resource for Australians who live with disability
Posted on Friday 20th August 2021
LAUNCH of a community resource for Australians that live with disability
Read MoreHopkins Hour Event Resources: Engaging Citizens in Hopkins Research
Posted on Friday 20th August 2021
Researchers and citizen's shared the importance of citizen engagement in Hopkins research, for meaningful inclusion to inform and enhance research.
Read MoreVote Now - Focus on Ability Film Festival documentary!
Posted on Thursday 19th August 2021
Below is the link to our short documentary on the Focus on Ability Film Festival site, Elizabeth is one of the stars :) ... voting begins today!
Read MoreBIRS Statewide Hypertonicity Service - Brain Injury Awareness week 2021
Posted on Thursday 19th August 2021
For over 10 years the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (BIRS) State-wide Multidisciplinary Hypertonicity Team have delivered a specialised service for clients experiencing disabling muscle over-activity after brain injury. A recent qualitative research study funded by a Hopkins Seed Grant examined the client’s experience and perceptions of the service.
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Shane Pivac: Kintsugi – The New Me
Posted on Thursday 19th August 2021
August 16 – 22 is Brain Injury Awareness Week. This year’s theme 'Every brain injury is different' recognises the uniqueness of each injury and tells the stories of people and families impacted by brain injury across Australia. Our special guest this week is Shane Pivac, the talented photographer behind The Hopkins Centre's new Hero Image 'Kintsugi – The New Me'.
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Ambassador Belinda Adam's talks about Ballet for Brain project
Posted on Wednesday 18th August 2021
In April of this year, Ballet for Brain Injury pilot program began at Queensland Ballet’s West End studios. After a successful ten-week trial with ten brain injury survivors and their carer/support worker, classes are now running every Saturday with plans to undertake a clinical trial nex
Read MoreDimensional Attention Modelling for Neglect Detection (DIAMOND study): A novel application for brain injury
Posted on Wednesday 18th August 2021
Cognitive disability following brain injury often remains hidden yet has profound consequences for the individual. This project focuses on a condition known as unilateral spatial neglect, which often follows brain injury and causes an inability to pay attention to visual space opposite to the injury. A classic symptom is that a person with neglect may only eat food from one side of their plate. Neglect is not simply a problem with vision since the person can locate objects when these appear in isolation. Instead, neglect reflects a problem of control – the neural connections allowing goal-directed action have been selectively affected. Neglect is among the most significant predictors of functional recovery following brain injury and results in difficulties returning to employment and independent living, among other areas.
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