Aphasia Awareness Month Project Spotlight: Inclusive Conversations for Safer Medicine Use

As part of Aphasia Awareness Month, we're highlighting the innovative research projects being undertaken by the Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Featuring the Inclusive Conversations for Safer Medicine Use project. Why this project matters Understanding how to take medicines safely depends on clear communication between patients and healthcare professionals. For people … Continue reading Aphasia Awareness Month Project Spotlight: Inclusive Conversations for Safer Medicine Use

Reminder to register now for our 24th June Seminar –

“I’m still a me”: A proposed framework for understanding and supporting relational recovery following aphasia: the evolution of interpersonal relationships and the relational self. Presented by Dr Amy Ford What you will learn in this seminar: Recent research describing the impact of aphasia on relationships. The way in which communication and interactions with others lead to … Continue reading Reminder to register now for our 24th June Seminar –

Register now for our 24th June Seminar –

"I’m still a me": A proposed framework for understanding and supporting relational recovery following aphasia: the evolution of interpersonal relationships and the relational self. Presented by Dr Amy Ford What you will learn in this seminar: Recent research describing the impact of aphasia on relationships. The way in which communication and interactions with others lead … Continue reading Register now for our 24th June Seminar –

M-MAT Tele study is offering 30 hours of aphasia therapy for people with aphasia following a stroke

Our M-MAT Tele study is offering 30 hours of aphasia therapy for people with aphasia following a stroke. It’s delivered over telehealth and available anywhere in Australia 🇦🇺. We are looking for Australian adults who: Have aphasia from a stroke which happened in the last 10 months Spoke English before their stroke Don’t have another … Continue reading M-MAT Tele study is offering 30 hours of aphasia therapy for people with aphasia following a stroke

Seminar 57 – “How do speech pathologists deliver services to bi/multilingual adults with aphasia in a hospital and healthcare setting?”

Register for our free seminar on the 24th September 2025. “How do speech pathologists deliver services to bi/multilingual adults with aphasia in a hospital and healthcare setting?”  Presentation by: Samantha Siyambalapitiya This presentation will discuss findings from a qualitative case study conducted at a Queensland hospital exploring the current practice of speech pathologists working with … Continue reading Seminar 57 – “How do speech pathologists deliver services to bi/multilingual adults with aphasia in a hospital and healthcare setting?”

Congratulations – Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship Awarded to Dr Sam Harvey.

The Aphaisa CRE is pleased to congratulate Aphasia CRE Affiliate Dr Sam Harvey on the announcement of receiving a prestigious Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship for 2024. This scholarship provides funding to support Sam as an Australian postdoctoral researcher to undertake a 4 – 10 month position at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA. Sam is … Continue reading Congratulations – Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship Awarded to Dr Sam Harvey.

Are you a speech pathologist in Australia who is interested in community aphasia groups?

Reminder! We are still recruiting speech pathologists to participate in our research investigating an education package about facilitation in community aphasia groups (CAGs).The package is designed for individuals with any level of previous CAG experience. It aims to promote knowledge and skills for facilitating CAGs yourself, and for preparing and supporting other facilitators to take … Continue reading Are you a speech pathologist in Australia who is interested in community aphasia groups?

Reminder to register for tomorrow’s seminar- Implementing evidence into practice in aphasia services: Priorities and Practical Steps

Presentation by: Dr Kirstine Shrubsole MelbourneBrisbanePerthLondonSan FransicoWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberTue 21st November4.00pm3.00pm2.00pm5.00am9.00pmThis seminar will be recorded and made available on our YouTube Chanel approximately 1 week after the seminar. An overview of implementation science within the context of aphasia care will be provided. Attendees will learn which aphasia recommendations have … Continue reading Reminder to register for tomorrow’s seminar- Implementing evidence into practice in aphasia services: Priorities and Practical Steps

November Seminar – Implementing evidence into practice in aphasia services: Priorities and Practical Steps.

Presentation by: Dr Kirstine Shrubsole MelbourneBrisbanePerthLondonSan FransicoWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberWed 22nd NovemberTue 21st November4.00pm3.00pm2.00pm5.00am9.00pmThis seminar will be recorded and made available on our YouTube Chanel approximately 1 week after the seminar. An overview of implementation science within the context of aphasia care will be provided. Attendees will learn which aphasia recommendations have … Continue reading November Seminar – Implementing evidence into practice in aphasia services: Priorities and Practical Steps.

Seeking participants for research on aphasia and using the Internet

Our researchers at the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre are looking for people with aphasia for research about using the Internet. We want to hear your experiences of using the Internet. You will be asked to attend a focus group. The focus group will be at the University of Queensland Herston campus or online. For more … Continue reading Seeking participants for research on aphasia and using the Internet