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In May 2024 we conducted a participant survey to hear from participants, their families and their advocates how they feel about our support. Conducted independently by Enhance Research, the survey was voluntary and open to all current participants, including those injured in a workplace accident. 246 participants (or their nominated spokesperson) took part, with a […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
(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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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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“Without NIISQ’s support I’m sure I wouldn’t be as far ahead with my life and as happy as I am because of how much help and ongoing support I receive from them.” — Declan, NIISQ participant. International Wheelchair Day (1 March) is an important reminder for us to celebrate wheelchair users and the positive impact […]
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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Figure 1: 3D printed custom cushion. […]
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