Free webinar: New research about mental health for people with intellectual disability
- Date: 17 February 2026
- Time: 3pm AEDT
- Register: https://mental-health-intellectual-disability-research.eventbrite.com.au/
People with intellectual disability are facing a mental health crisis - almost 1 in 2 experience mental illness.
New research led by the Centre used linked data from more than 47,000 people to better understand the factors are associated with the onset of mental illness for people with intellectual disability.
In this free webinar, the researchers who worked on these papers will discuss the process, findings, and implications for people with intellectual disability and the health care system.
We’re hosting a free webinar to share the findings, including:
- Findings of the new mental health research published by the Centre
- Predictors and prevalence of mental illness in people with intellectual disability
- What the findings mean for intellectual disability mental health care and the next steps to drive change
Who is this webinar for?
- Researchers
- Academics
- Healthcare professionals
- People with intellectual disability
- Family and carers
Find out more about the webinar and speakers at our registration page.
