New research project: Technology-enabled homes for people with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury

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The National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland (NIISQ) is partnering with the University of Sunshine Coast (UniSC) to investigate the benefits of technology-enabled homes for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The two-year project, led by Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Dr. Michele Verdonck, will seek to understand how technology can […]

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MyNIISQ Participant Portal Project Update

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We’re pleased to announce the successful second round of pilot testing has now been finalised for the National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland (NIISQ Agency)’s digital portal (MyNIISQ Participant Portal). The digital portal enabled participants and their families to securely access information and communicate with NIISQ, when and how they choose. It also consists of two […]

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Three-year collaboration with Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) to improve acquired brain injury care

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The National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland (NIISQ Agency) has recently agreed to fund a three-year collaboration with the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Queensland Brain Institute (QBI). The collaboration, the Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC), will aim to improve care across the trajectory of acquired brain injury by breaking down barriers and connecting researchers, scientists, clinicians, […]

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NIISQ Participant Reference Group continues to provide insightful feedback on our latest updates

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In a recent meeting, the NIISQ Participant Reference Group (PRG) shared valuable insights and feedback on the latest updates implemented by the NIISQ Agency. Comprising a diverse set of participants, the PRG serves as a crucial sounding board for the Agency’s initiatives, ensuring the voice of the participant, and that of their family and support […]

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NIISQ visits Townsville as part of inaugural brain injury information sessions

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(Speakers at QBIC Townsville Community event. L—R: Mikayla Dempsey [NIISQ Participant], Neil Singleton [CEO, NIISQ], Jenniffer Cullen [Synapse], Ben Turner [ABIOS], Gaenor Walker [General Manager, NIISQ], Adam Schickerling [Synapse]) The NIISQ Agency was proud to join with the Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC) in Townsville in April to host our inaugural brain injury health practitioner […]

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NIISQ at “New era of healthcare” Future Led Forum 

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L-R: Dr John Tellam, Vivienne Neilan, Dr James Fielding, Dr Dimity Dornan, Fiona Armstrong.  Director of Innovation, Vivienne Neilan, recently participated in Liquid Interactive’s panel event: The new era of healthcare: Personalised, technology-enabled and human-centric.  The Future Led series hosts panels of multidisciplinary experts to look beyond the horizon and explore emerging trends and issues, […]

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Spinal cord injury guidelines now available for physiotherapists

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Guidelines to enhance and standardise care for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) are now available for physiotherapists. It’s the culmination of a partnership between the NIISQ Agency, Metro South Health, Queensland clinicians, interstate representatives, and people with spinal cord injury. The Physiotherapy Spinal Cord Injury Guidelines will support physiotherapists to provide consistent and high-quality […]

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MyNIISQ participant portal pilot success

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The National Injury Insurance Agency Queensland (NIISQ Agency) has partnered with Queensland University of Technology to develop and pilot MyNIISQ — an online participant portal designed to facilitate easier access to services and self-management. The digital platform will transform traditional, paper-based processes into an accessible, efficient online solution that caters to individual needs in real […]

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