Research centres and units
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) researchers are recognised nationally and internationally as world-leading experts in the fields of audiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology.
To support their research excellence, a number of research centres and units have been established within the School.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) centres
The NHMRC is Australia’s leading funding body for supporting health and medical research that will change the allied health landscape in Australia. SHRS has one NHMRC centre:
- Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health
- Centre of Research Excellence in Better Health Outcomes for Compensable Injury
SHRS centres
- Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR)
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC)
- Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Ageing and Balance Research
- Centre for Research in Telerehabilitation
SHRS units