Stage 2 Consultation Regulation Impact Statement for Public Transport

On 15 March 2022, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications published the Stage  2 Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) for Reform of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). The Consultation RIS includes regulatory and non-regulatory reform options for 54 areas of the Transport Standards, including major reforms and minor updates. […]

Tommy Little trains for the UK to Belgium relay fundraiser for SCIA

Comedian Tommy Little has been training in the UK leading up to the world first UK to Belgium relay swim in July. Tommy, participating alongside 10 other team members, wants to use this as an opportunity to raise money to cure spinal cord injuries and support Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. SUPPORT TOMMY LITTLE’S BIG SWIM […]

National Reconciliation Week 2022

Be Brave. Make Change. Last week I was asked my why SCIA, as a ‘for purpose’ organisation, which is focussed on disability should celebrate Reconciliation Week. Today I am sharing why SCIA is proudly supporting Reconciliation Week from the 27th of May – 3rd June. People with a disability know well what it feels like […]

End the ‘do nothing’ decade for seniors with disabilities

It’s time to end a decade of inaction over support for seniors with disabilities. Right now, people over 65 with significant disabilities are denied the same care, support and services delivered to other Australians, simply because of their age. To ensure the new Government and Parliament make this a priority, disability and aged care organisations […]

Take care of your Mental Health with SCIA

SCIA’s Resilience Programs are designed to keep you goal-focused, connect with others and enhance your wellbeing. It’s free and available to anyone in Australia.  Here are the programs we have on offer: Explore meaning and purpose with our Engage Program. This 10 week program is led by experienced facilitators to help you refocus on what you enjoy, […]

Community Peer Support starts in Alstonville, NSW

We’re delighted to say that we’ve started our Community Peer Support get togethers in Alstonville, New South Wales. SCIA, in partnership with the Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) has formed a community group that offers an encouraging environment to share stories, make new friends and learn from others in a similar situation in a […]