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A boy in a wheelchair getting a pretend optometry exam by a girl. The boy is wearing a yellow top. The girls is wearing a purple one.

Submission to the Optometry Council

Read our submission to the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand about its proposed new accreditation standards.

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Digital technologies to improve health outcomes

How technologies such as virtual reality, gaming consoles and mobile apps have been used to support the health of people with intellectual disability.

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Submission on the NSQHS Standards

Read our submission on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition).

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The Trust Guide

The Trust Guide provides practical guidance to foster trust, safety and positive health care interactions.

Julian Trollor and Cathy Franklin standing at a podium. A big screen with the words "Key steps needed going forward" is behind them.

Summary Report Queensland Roundtable

The report from the Queensland roundtable held in June 2026 is now available.

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Professor Tony Holland at the Centre

"Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome: Implications for Intervention and Support", with Professor Holland.

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Hospital Standards Submission

How you can add your voice to the NSQHS inquiry.

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NSW Digital Patient Record to improve health care

New South Wales Single Digital Patient Record includes key features to improve health care for people with intellectual disability.

A photo of Maz Marley with his mum Natasha Bazil and Michelle Templeton from the Centre for Developmental Disability Health.

Roundtable Report: Models of support and sedation

The Centre held a roundtable with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing about support and sedation during medical procedures for people with intellectual disability.

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.