National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

National Centre of Excellence in

Intellectual Disability Health

Media Release from the Centre

People with intellectual disability recognised in Australian Centre for Disease Control Act

The Centre has welcomed a focus on people with intellectual disability in the Australian Centre for Disease Control Act, after our submission.

Mental Health in People with Intellectual Disability

Predictors of mental illness onset in adolescents and adults with intellectual disability

We looked at over 47,000 health and medical records to understand more about predictors of mental illness onset in people with intellectual disability.

Australian models of health care for people with intellectual disability: a scoping review

Australian models of health care for people with intellectual disability: a scoping review

This scoping review offers evidence-based recommendations for ways to improve health care for people with intellectual disability.

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Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework and education resources available now

Download the Framework and education resources to start making a difference in intellectual disability health now.

Welcome to the Centre

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health works to make sure people with intellectual disability get better health care.

Watch a video about us and download Easy Read information about the Centre.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health recognises and respects the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We acknowledge their deep and ongoing connection to land, waters and community and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.