We do research to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability
QCIDD aims to improve the health and well being of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through clinical practice, education, and research. QCIDD is part of the MRI-UQ (Mater Research Institute at the University of Queensland)
Operating as usual
19/06/2024
We're looking for a post doc to join our team!
We're looking for someone passionate about intellectual disability and autism health with expertise in health service evaluation
Sound like you? Apply here:
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18/06/2024
We're looking for a new nurse to join our team!
We're expanding our clinical service and looking for a new CNC interested in IDD nursing
Applications close 30 June
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Check out this opportunity to join the work of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health!
Join us for the Australian Association for Developmental Disability Medicine conference in Brisbane in July!
A jammed pack program for all health professionals interested in intellectual disability health
Register here: https://aaddm.com.au/2024-aaddm-conference/
30/04/2024
We're looking for a psychiatrist to join our expanding team!
You will have experience in intellectual and developmental disability psychiatry with the ability to deliver teaching and research in the area
Applications close May 12
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30/04/2024
We're looking for another admin person to join our team!
Keen to work with a team passionate about improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability and Autistic people?
Apply now!
Applications close 5 May
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18/04/2024
We're looking for a reseach nurse to join our team!
You'll be working on a project to support GP practice nurses to do annual health assessments
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Ever thought about doing a PhD?
We're looking for someone passionate about improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability using co-design research
You'll get to work with the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
Get in touch with us here or email Katie on [email protected]
19/03/2024
Do you want to be part of the groundbreaking new National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disabiltiy Health?
Work with us to improve health outcomes, apply here:
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14/03/2024
We are looking for a research officer, passionate about intellectual disability health, to join our team!
They'll be working on the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
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14/11/2023
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Need easy read diabetes information?
Check out our website - we did a big update of our diabetes info
https://www.qcidd.com.au/home/individuals-2/diabetes-to-the-point/diabetes/
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19/10/2023
New paper!
We looked at Autistic adults' experiences of living with diabetes. We think it has implications for managing health conditions more broadly.
Read more here
“My Autism is Linked with Everything”: at the Crossroads of Autism and Diabetes - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Autistic adults experience stark health disparities and difficulties accessing health care. Their realities of managing complex health conditions are unknown. Our research explored the experience of Autistic adults self-managing diabetes. Interviews with Autistic adults with diabetes and their suppo...
18/10/2023
We're looking for a nurse to join our team! Help upskill general practice nurses around working with patients with intellectual disability
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12/10/2023
We're on our way to Sydney for the launch of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health!
We had our flight cancelled and our team spilt across two flights this afternoon but we're very excited to be on our way!
You can watch the launch tomorrow online at 8.45(Qld time ) by signing up for the link here: https://www.3dn.unsw.edu.au/news/youre-invited-launch-national-centre-excellence-intellectual-disability-health
10/10/2023
Join online to watch the launch of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health!
The Centre will be opened by Hon
on Friday morning from 8:45am (Qld time).
Register here to receive the livestream link:
National Centre Of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health - Online Join us online for the Launch of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.
11/09/2023
Share Your Hospital Experience as an Autistic Adult
We want to talk to you if you have gone to a Qld hospital in the last 12 months. It will be at a time and way you choose. You'll get a $100 gift for taking part.
Click here or scan the QR code to get in contact with us. https://t.co/xANBq1xXLv
14/08/2023
Share Your Hospital Experience as an Autistic Adult
We want to talk to you if you have gone to a Qld hospital in the last 12 months. It will be at a time and way you choose. You'll get a $100 gift for taking part.
Click here or scan the QR code to get in contact with us.
08/08/2023
Have you had your flu shot?
Queenslanders can get it for free!
More info: https://www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/what-to-vaccinate-against/influenza
03/08/2023
Having surgery is a big deal. Jen wants to find out how we can make it better.
If you would like to share your story, send her an email: [email protected]
23/07/2023
Have you had surgery recently?
Jen is a nurse. She's doing a project about what it's like to go to hospital and have surgery
She wants to talk to people with intellectual disability and their support people
You can tell Jen you're interested by emailing her: [email protected]
22/07/2023
Going to the GP is something everyone should do
We want to hear from people with an intellectual disability
Does this sound like you?
We'll talk to you for about an hour and you'll receive a $50 gift card too!
Click the link to find out more https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
22/07/2023
Telethon Kids Institute want to find out how to best support the needs of
families of young people with chronic conditions
Have your say about families needs supporting young people with disability with chronic health conditions in their survey
It takes 20mins to do and could help future families!
Questions? Ask [email protected]
https://redcap.telethonkids.org.au/redcap/
21/07/2023
We want to talk to people with intellectual disability about going to the GP
We want to find out what it was like and what things need to change
It'll take about 1 hour and you get a $50 gift card
Find out more https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
25/05/2023
We want to talk to people with intellectual disability about going to the GP
We want to find out what it was like and what things need to change
It'll take about 1 hour and you get a $50 gift card.
Find out more https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
24/05/2023
Have you been to the GP recently? We want to hear from you!
Tell us how it went and how it could have gone better AND get a $50 gift card!
Find out more: https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
14/04/2023
We want to talk to people with intellectual disability about going to the GP
We want to find out what it was like and what things need to change
It'll take about 1 hour and you get a $50 gift card. We will also ask you more questions later
Find out more https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
12/04/2023
Have you been to the GP recently?
We want to hear from you!
Tell us how it went and how it could have gone better AND get a $50 gift card!
Find out more: https://qcidd.centre.uq.edu.au/research/my-gp-me
This course has been designed to influence, empower and educate a wider population to improve the health and healthcare of people with intellectual disability.
Worldwide, 60+ million people with intellectual disability experience poor health, die prematurely and receive inadequate healthcare. You will gain an understanding of the barriers and enablers for people with intellectual disability, their families, and their healthcare providers.
In our courses, you will learn about best practice in the field of intellectual disability healthcare and gain knowledge to improve health outcomes for this disadvantaged group.
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |