The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is a centre of The University of Queensland. Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS), the centre operates in partnership with the Metro North Hospital and Health Service. QARC is dedicated to optimising the lives of people living with aphasia through research, service, and partnerships. It is the first centre of its kind in Australia.
Come and meet the QARC team, hear the latest research updates, and learn more about what we do, the services we provide, and opportunities to be involved in QARC.
What's involved?
Event structure
4–6pm: Presentations from the QARC team followed by a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to chat to the QARC team about areas of interest.
Flagship research projects
Co-Design of aphasia services - Hear about the top 7 priorities for improving aphasia services in hospitals and healthcare settings as identified by clinicians, people with aphasia and family members in this research project.
CHAT and TeleCHAT programs – Learn more about the evidence based 8-week comprehensive high dose aphasia therapy program that can be delivered in person or online and the research behind it.
CHAT Partnership project – A project that is trialling the implementation of the CHAT program in speech pathology services in hospitals and health services throughout Qld, NSW and Vic and comparing outcomes with usual care.
Aphasia MEASuRES (min data project)– Hear about the series of projects aimed at driving quality improvement through meaningful evaluation of aphasia services.
Bridging the Digital Divide – Hear about our research to co-design an internet browser extension that helps people with aphasia access the internet. Learn about existing accessibility browser extensions and software that you can start using now!
AphasiaFit – Try out the prototype AphasiaFit app. Hearing about our research to co-design an app that connects clinicians and people living with aphasia and supports them to manage their therapy and track progress at home.
Neurobiological Predictors – A series of research projects aimed at predicting aphasia recovery based on neurobiological predictors after stroke, brain tumour and epilepsy.
Better Conversations About Care – Hear about our research to make communication a priority in aged care. We are co-designing a tool, training for aged care workers, guidelines, picture resources and more.
- Aphasia Implementation Toolkit Project – Learn about how the Toolkit aims to provide implementation support to speech pathologists so they can provide best practice aphasia services.
The Aphasia Tech Hub
Find out more about this QARC service that helps to improve access to technology for people with aphasia. Learn about how the Tech Hub can help you or your department including free workshops, seminars, one-to-one consultations and coaching, and more. We’ll tell you about evidence-based apps and provide live demonstrations. You will also have the opportunity to trial apps and computer-based programs.
How to be involved with QARC
- Join our clinical affiliate mailing list
- Learn about the QARC Clinical Forum
- Discuss opportunities to be involved in our research as a clinical advisor or a participant.
- Learn how you can refer patients and clients to our monthly coffee group, Aphasia Tech Hub or Research registry.
Join us for this free professional development opportunity.
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
Venue
Level 1, 296 Herston Road,
Herston, QLD 4026