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Research on the impact of paediatric traumatic brain injury on self-awareness
Posted on Tuesday 17th August 2021
The publication addresses the issue of whether it is beneficial for children to develop self-awareness of their abilities after brain injury. In other words, does accurate self-awareness help them to adjust and develop greater independence in the home and at school or does this place them at risk of emotional distress and self-concept problems?
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Brain Injury Awareness Week BIAW21: Julia Robertson's story
Posted on Monday 16th August 2021
This week’s Hopkins Dignity Project guest, Julia Robertson, has had two brain injuries and share her story this Brain Injury Awareness Week BIAW21.
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Brain Injury Awareness Week
Posted on Sunday 15th August 2021
This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week #BIAW201. At The Hopkins Centre, over half of our research projects focus on brain injury, so this week is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of finding new ways of working in this complex area. Our partner organisations, our Ambassadors and our talented clinicians and academics are all doing their bit to advance brain injury awareness and rehabilitation.
Read MoreBallet pilot to benefit those living with a brain injury
Posted on Tuesday 10th August 2021
A tailored dance program for people living with a brain injury, delivered in partnership with Hopkins Centre, Griffith University, Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre and Citrine Sun Entertainment.
Read MoreHopkins Hour: Engaging Citizens in Hopkins Research
Posted on Monday 9th August 2021
This online event session is a version of the recently postponed Meet and Mingle event, focusing on citizen engagement in research. Hear from Hopkins researchers and citizens about citizen engagement in research and the importance of meaningful inclusion to inform and enhance research.
Read MoreHopkins Hour: Partnering for Excellence in Inclusive Childcare within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Posted on Sunday 8th August 2021
Partnering for Excellence in Inclusive Childcare within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Read MoreBIBS21 virtual – Webinar One - Bold ideas better solutions 2021
Posted on Friday 6th August 2021
The focus this year is translating bold ideas into better solutions for the wellbeing of people with complex rehabilitation needs and life-ling support needs, their families, and advocates. With the theme across all online sessions of, ‘Participation in Dignity’.
Read MorePart D: Inclusive Education with guest Gary Kerridge
Posted on Thursday 5th August 2021
Gary Kerridge has been working in the disability sector for 30 years. He has spent 14 of those years as a National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO). Recently, he was part of the NDCO leadership team that responded to the transition to online learning brought about by COVID-19 to provide support and information to disability practitioners around Australia. He is a co-author of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) guideline “Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Online”. Find out more about ADCET and its resources here: https://www.adcet.edu.au
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