The NIISQ Agency was proud to launch its inaugural Disability Service Plan (DSP)… […]
NIISQ Agency launches Disability Service Plan on International Day of People with Disability
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Quarterly newsletter now available
The National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland (NIISQ) quarterly newsletter including our quarterly Scheme insights report is now available. We’re delighted to bring you stories, updates, and groundbreaking research initiatives that showcase our commitment to improving the lives of people with serious personal injuries. In this issue we introduce you to Jan, a NIISQ participant whose life […]
Jason… in his own words
NIISQ participant Jason recently shared his story at the Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative and NIISQ Agency Roadshow Toowoomba Community Event. His whole life changed on 10 August 2017 when he was in a car accident and sustained a broken back and neck, and a traumatic brain injury. He was air lifted by LifeFlight to the […]
Queensland Ballet for Brain Injury Toowoomba
As part of the Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC) and NIISQ Roadshow in Toowoomba recently, representatives from the Queensland Ballet for Brain Injury, Ally Champion and Olivia Rooney, engaged the attendees in an inclusive and entertaining interactive presentation. With smiles and laughter, the team had the room ‘dancing’ to music from the Nutcracker and waltzing […]
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NIISQ on the road – Cairns and Toowoomba
The NIISQ Agency, in partnership with Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC) rounded out 2024 with two final regional roadshows in Cairns and Toowoomba. Undertaking research to highlight the need to provide better care for acquired brain injury patients, QBIC aims to build a network of researchers, health professionals, people with lived experience and industry partners to explore ways of improving care. These face-to-face events offer a unique opportunity to really listen to the those impacted directly by brain injury and to the challenges our regional areas face with treatment options and facilities. […]
New Aus-InSCI Translation project to provide recommendations for improved spinal cord injury treatment, care and support
The NIISQ Agency is proud to announce a new three-year Aus-InSCI Translation Project with collaboration partner Griffith University.
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New Griffith University spinal cord injury Fellow announced
A new research project with collaboration partner, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, funded by NIISQ is seeking to improve mental health services for kids with brain and spinal cord injuries. […]
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New research project: Virtual Reality Wheelchair simulation
A new research project with collaboration partner, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, funded by NIISQ is seeking to improve mental health services for kids with brain and spinal cord injuries. […]
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New NIISQ-funded research aims to improve mental health services for kids with brain and spinal cord injuries
A new research project with collaboration partner, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, funded by NIISQ is seeking to improve mental health services for kids with brain and spinal cord injuries. […]
World’s biggest beanie for brain injury awareness: NIISQ knit and knatter’s big impact
NIISQ recently hosted a lunch and learn session in our offices where we had the pleasure of welcoming our friends at the Queensland Ballet to learn more about their incredible initiative Ballet for Brain Injury. […]