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Brain Awareness Week
Posted on Monday 11th March 2024
Brain Awareness Week (11-15 March), initiated by the Brain Foundation, is a time when we encourage you to think more about your brain health and help raise awareness for brain diseases, disorders and injuries, including brain tumours.
Read MoreThe Hopkins Centre Ambassador & Researcher Belinda Adams honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia
Posted on Wednesday 7th February 2024
On January 26, 2024, Belinda Adams – Carer, Brain Injury Advocate, Hopkins Centre Ambassador and researcher was honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Week (BIAW) 2023
Posted on Thursday 17th August 2023
August 21-27, 2023
Read MoreUnderstanding what self-advocacy means after brain injury
Posted on Wednesday 17th August 2022
A person who sustains a brain injury is likely to experience many transitions in their care and rehabilitation, as they move between different health services & settings. Where transitions are not well supported, there is a risk that the person may feel their needs and preferences are overlooked or don’t matter. This study aims to improve these transitions for people.
Read MoreMetro South Health's ABI TRS Update
Posted on Wednesday 6th October 2021
ABITRS newsletter
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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
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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.
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