University of Queensland
UQ’s Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) has won the Outstanding Engagement for Research Impact award at the 2026 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards.
QARC was recognised for its approach to improving outcomes for people living with aphasia, a common communication disability.
The centre has delivered several innovations, including:
- an Australian-first high-dose aphasia therapy service embedded in standard hospital care
- the establishment of an Aphasia Tech Hub
- the translation of research into policy, funding and practice change across Queensland and nationally.
QARC’s achievement was recognised among 121 submissions across 8 categories at the annual Engagement Australia Excellence Awards, which celebrate the most impactful engagement activities undertaken by Australian and New Zealand universities.
The award also reflects UQ’s broader commitment to engagement through its membership of Engagement Australia and sponsor of the Excellence Awards.
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