The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health started in October 2023.
We call it the Centre for short.
The Centre is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health Disability and Ageing.
The Centre plays an important role in delivering the Government's National Roadmap for improving the health of people with intellectual disability.
Who we are
9 organisations work together to deliver the work of the Centre.
We call this the Consortium.
We are co-led by people with intellectual disability, consortium leads and an independent council.
National advisory groups and networks guide and inform our work.
These groups include:
- people with intellectual disability, family and supporters
- health and disability professionals
- researchers and educators
- advocates
- government, policy and decision makers
- First Nations people and organisations.
Our work is delivered by people and organisations across Australia.
Our consortium
Centre for Disability Studies (CDS)
CDS works to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability through education, research and consultation.
Council for Intellectual Disability (CID)
CID is a disability-led organisation advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disability through education and resources.
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia supports and and provides services for people with Down syndrome and their families across Australia.
First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN)
FPDN connects and advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and communities across Australia.
Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH)
QCEIDAH works to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for people with intellectual disability and autism.
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN)
QDN is a statewide organisation run by and for people with a range of disabilities with a focus on advocacy and disability rights.
The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Kids Research Institute Australia works to enhance the health and happiness of young people and children through research.
University of Melbourne (UOM)
UOM houses the Melbourne Disability Institute, a research hub addressing issues important to people with disability and their families.
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
The Centre's operations are based at UNSW, while our work is delivered by organisations across Australia.
3DN
In 2024 3DN became a part of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.
While the 3DN Group is a part of the Centre, it has a separate governance arrangement.
Find out more about the 3DN group.
