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The Hopkins Centre Launch
Posted on Tuesday 14th February 2017
The Hopkins Centre: Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience is a joint initiative of Griffith University and the Division of Rehabilitation, Metro South Hospital and Health Service in partnership with the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, Synapse, Spinal Life Australia and Health Consumers Queensland. After celebrating 20 years of research in partnership in 2016, we are pleased to now officially launch our new collaborative research centre. When: Thursday 23rd February 2017 Where: Webb Centre S02, Level 7 Function Area 7.16/7.07, Griffith University, South Bank Campus
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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.
Read MoreBuilding partnerships for health promotion
Posted on Wednesday 30th October 2013
A four-year Australian Research Council linkage project which partnered health promotion professionals in Logan and Beaudesert is assisting health promotion programs adjust to new government priorities.
Read MoreEpidoros maps the junk food web
Posted on Wednesday 16th October 2013
For parents trying to help their children stay healthy or battle obesity the journey to and from school can become a gauntlet of junk food outlets which their largely unsupervised children must run, often unsuccessfully.
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