Concussion

GPS Schools Concussion Study FAQs

QBI researchers look at scans of the brain.

Stepping up to improve our understanding of concussion

Max McChlery’s first love is boxing, but he recognises that contact sport comes with the risk of brain injury.

Tackling concussion head-on

Published on: 11 August 2021

Athletes are helping QBI researchers tackle the problem of concussion in sport.

Podcast: Tennis champ Casey Dellacqua opens up about concussion

Casey Dellacqua shares her experiences of a concussion that put her out of action from tennis for a year.

Australian athletes call for greater concussion research and awareness

Published on: 31 May 2018

Australian athletes have partnered with QBI scientists to support research into the effects of concussion.

What does concussion do to the brain?

To protect groups at high risk of repeated head trauma, we urgently need to find better methods to diagnose concussion.

How injuries change our brain and how we can help it recover

A brain injury will often show up on brain scans as a well-defined area of damage. But often the changes to the brain extend far beyond the visible injury.

How long does concussion last: long-term effects

While the short-term symptoms of concussion are reversible, research suggests that even a single knock to the head can have severe consequences later in life.