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Beyond Painland: ENGAGE Research Driving More Person-Centred Pain Care
Posted on Monday 12th October 2026
Kelly Walsh and Niamh Jensen recently presented a poster at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) Research Symposium, highlighting how the ENGAGE pain management program helps people living with persistent pain build connections, gain confidence and re-engage in meaningful activities. The research has also informed practical improvements to the program, including greater opportunities for peer connection, personalised support and ongoing engagement.
Read MoreCarers Matter: New Insights into Rehabilitation and Recovery
Posted on Monday 12th October 2026
Carers Matter: New Insights into Rehabilitation and Recovery
Read MoreFishing for Recovery: Hopkins-Supported Research Making Waves in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Posted on Monday 12th October 2026
An innovative research project supported by The Hopkins Centre is exploring how fishing-based therapy can support rehabilitation and recovery for people living with acquired brain injury.
Read MoreNew Australian Guidelines Aim to Improve Management of Psychosocial Difficulties After Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted on Thursday 8th October 2026
The Hopkins Centre is proud to have contributed to the newly released Australia's first national guidelines for the non-pharmacological management of psychosocial difficulties following traumatic brain injury (TBI), helping to improve rehabilitation, wellbeing and quality of life for people living with brain injury.
Read MoreCelebrating Dr Jessica Walker’s PhD achievement
Posted on Thursday 8th October 2026
The Hopkins Centre is delighted to congratulate Dr Jessica Walker on the successful completion of her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), marking an exciting milestone in her research career.
Read MoreSupport Dr Nick Aitcheson on the 2026 Pain Revolution Tour
Posted on Monday 28th September 2026
This October, Hopkins Centre clinician researcher Dr Nick Aitcheson, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician and Director of the Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre, will take on the 2026 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour, cycling around 750km through Northern New South Wales to help improve access to pain education in rural and regional communities.
Read MoreHopkins Hour - Worth Asking - Accessible communication in healthcare and research
Posted on Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Hosted by Hopkins and Inclusive Futures researcher Dr Kelsey Chapman, the session featured findings from Hopkins seed grant project on co-producing resources for clinicians and people with Spinal Cord Injuries in Queensland. Dr Chapman was also joined by Chec del Mundo on See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me project, Gillian Hermosa-Silva on Julian's Key Health Passport, plus Rhonda Beggs and Dr Delena Amsters on Talking Mats.
Read MoreEnhancing Self-Advocacy Skills After Brain Injury: Meet the Researchers Behind MYSAY
Posted on Thursday 17th September 2026
The Hopkins Centre is pleased to welcome Nadia Turner, Senior Social Worker with the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Rehabilitation Service (ABI TRS), who has recently joined the research team working on the Facilitating Choice and Agency When Cognition is Compromised project.
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