Hannah Wedley

Hannah Wedley serves as a Research Speech Pathologist at the University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and is affiliated with the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC). Her work bridges clinical practice and research innovation in neurorehabilitation.

Her research focuses on advancing aphasia treatment through:

• Implementation of high-intensity therapy programs like CHAT (Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment)
• Development of telerehabilitation frameworks such as TeleCHAT for remote service delivery
• Human-centered design approaches to optimize therapy accessibility and clinical workflows

Her work addresses critical gaps in post-stroke communication recovery, emphasizing scalable solutions for diverse healthcare settings.

Dr. Wedley actively contributes to QARC's mission through collaborative publications examining real-world implementation challenges and technological adaptations in aphasia rehabilitation. Her recent work demonstrates expertise in translating evidence-based protocols into practical clinical systems while navigating operational constraints in rehabilitation services.