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Critical research on the gap between human rights-based intention of the NDIS and implementation
Posted on Wednesday 1st December 2021
Researchers from The Hopkins Centre and Griffith University are investigating the gap between the promise of the human rights-based intention of the NDIS and how it is implemented through decisions and disputes about what is ‘reasonable and necessary’ support. Researchers are developing key insights and policy recommendations to ensure NDIS decision-making processes are infused with a rights approach to make dealings with and outcomes from the NDIS rights empowering and rights compliant.
Read MoreHopkins Hour Event Resources: Planes, trains, & automobiles, experiences of citizens living with neurological injury
Posted on Tuesday 23rd November 2021
The virtual Hopkins Hour live event occurred on Thursday 18 November 2021, with invited speakers presenting on 'Planes, trains, and automobiles – Experiences and needs of citizens living with neurological injury'.
Read MoreBenefits of ABI TRS - Adults with severe ABI and their families
Posted on Wednesday 10th November 2021
In August 2020, Tony Randall returned home, after sustaining a traumatic brain injury with support from ABI TRS. He said accessing therapy in his own home after discharge from BIRU had been essential to his recovery.
Read MoreHopkins Hour Event Resources: Partnering for Excellence in Inclusive Childcare within the GCH and Knowledge Precinct
Posted on Thursday 7th October 2021
Partnering for Excellence in Inclusive Childcare within the GCH and Knowledge Precinct
Read MoreMetro South Health's ABI TRS Update
Posted on Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Read MoreStudy helps to understand how clinicians can better support people with ABI related communication change return to work
Posted on Thursday 30th September 2021
Study helps to understand how clinicians can better support people with ABI related communication change return to work
Read MoreExploring assessment of prospective memory after stroke utilizing virtual reality
Posted on Wednesday 29th September 2021
New paper by Hopkins Researcher Dr Christy Hogan explores the assessment of prospective memory after stroke utilising virtual reality. This work has helped to clarify that PM impairment does exist after stroke, possibly due to a problem in strategic monitoring. Additionally, this work demonstrates that VR technology can be used in the measurement of cognitive function post-stroke
Read MoreSpinal Life Australia Innovation Series
Posted on Friday 24th September 2021
Partnering with the great teams from Spinal Life Australia, ARM Hub (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) and IDEA Lab, the SLA Innovation Series kicked-off to a great start in Cairns!
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