National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

3DN at the UNSW Centre is researching autistic people's experiences of using mental health services in NSW.

We invite autistic people and supporters to join a 60–90 minute online focus group.

We will talk about what has worked well and how mental health services can better support autistic people.

People who join a focus group or interview will receive a gift card for their time.

Register your interest here: https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NTG8VR0QZ6XVnU

For more information, contact [email protected]

Researchers from 3DN at the UNSW Centre are looking for people with intellectual disability to take part in their study.

You can find out more below.

Contact Dr Maryann Barrington on [email protected] for more information.

It's Census night. Everyone should be counted.

The Census counts people in Australia.

It helps the government understand who lives in Australia and what people need.

This information is used to plan important services and supports, including disability and health supports.

It is important that information about people with intellectual disability and their supporters is included in the Census.

You can fill in the Census yourself or ask someone for help.

You can call the Census for help 1800 181 227.

There is Easy Read information about the Census here:https://info.census.abs.gov.au/system/files/documents/4f857f6bb70406926020e8be2a032622/Easy%20Read%20factsheet.pdf

Let's make sure we count!

On 17 July, we hosted a special event to celebrate Emeritus Professor Helen Beange's 100th birthday.

Helen is a celebrated doctor, researcher and mentor in intellectual disability health. She was the first doctor in Australia to highlight the unmet health needs of people with intellectual disability.

Around 60 people from across Australia joined us to celebrate Helen and her incredible contribution.

Some of the highlights included:
- Tahli Hind, a lived experience researcher at the Centre, co-hosting the event

- A special address from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO

- Letters from theNSW Governor and the Governor-General of Australia thanking Helen for her work

- A heartfelt tribute video.

It was a wonderful way to celebrate Helen, her remarkable career and the lasting impact she has had on intellectual disability health. Most of all, it was a lot of fun.

You can watch the full tribute video here: https://nceidh.org.au/birthday-message

Meet the team behind our work.

This week in our Meet the Team series we’re introducing Siobhan Humphreys.

We asked Siobhan a few questions about her role and what's one thing she would change in health care.

Get to know Siobhan below.

FINAL 2 DAYS TO REGISTER!

Have you registered for the upcoming webinar yet?

Join us for the ‘Speaking Up for Health: Know Your Rights Webinar’ webinar on the 22nd of July about your healthcare rights and why they matter.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/mvvduad8

Meet the team behind our work.

This week in our Meet the Team series we’re introducing Tahli Hind.

We asked Tahli a few questions about her role and what's one thing she would change in health care.

Get to know Tahli below.