Improving the health and wellness of adults living with intellectual or developmental disability
Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH) (formerly MIDAS) is a state-wide service which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The team achieve this through clinical practice, education, and research. Our services are designed to assist health practitioners and service providers. Services are provided from Mater Hospital, South Brisbane. For patients outside of Brisbane area a telehealth service option is available.
You can find more information on our private QCEIDAH psychology services here.
Our services
QCEIDAH clinical services are for people 16 years and over with an intellectual disability and/or developmental disability (including autism spectrum disorder) with heightened levels of complexity* and one or more of:
- Mental illness or suspected mental illness
- Complex behavioural issues not responsive to behavioural and environmental interventions
- Physical health conditions, or physical illness where treatment is impacted by the individual’s intellectual or developmental disability.
- Potentially inappropriate use of restrictive practices
- Other complexities or issues which have been difficult to manage in mainstream health services.
Examples of factors which may contribute to heightened complexity include:
- Presence of a confirmed or suspected genetic syndrome
- Severe or profound communication issues
- Multiple medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
QCEIDAH is unable to provide?
- Assessment/medication advice for ADHD in the absence of other referral criteria.
- Emergency or crisis intervention
- Ongoing management/ case management
- Inpatient admissions
- Free IQ or ASD assessments (Assessments can be arranged through private psychology with QCEIDAH)
The service is provided in a face-to-face modality for individuals located in Southeast QLD, and via telehealth for those located outside this area. If there are concerns about the ability of the patient themselves to attend the clinic in person, this can be discussed with the clinic so that alternative solutions can be identified.
Contact us
For enquiries or to make a booking please call
P: 07 3163 2412
or Email the QCEIDAH team.
Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health
Level 4, Salmon Building
537 Stanley Street
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Patients will need a referral from a GP or medical specialist.
Medical professionals can access referral information below.
