Advocacy Meet Up in Wollongong

SCIA’s Representative Advocacy team would like to set up a local support network in Wollongong, and the surrounds, to meet monthly, whether in-person, online or both. This is a great opportunity to discuss the issues and concerns that matter to you. Anything from education to health, NDIS, aged care and community accessibility and more. We […]

Peer and Family Support Monthly Events

Our Peer and Family Support Team are located in Sydney, Hunter/Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra and Perth. Here is the list of events popping up in our team: SCIA Peer & Family Support Client BBQ – Royal Rehab, Ryde When: First Wednesday of every month Time: 12:00pm Where: Outside the Clive Austin Building, Royal Rehab View the poster […]

An untapped $3.3 billion industry

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and Accessible Accommodation are urging service providers to train-up for Australia’s accessible needs travel market People with a disability account for 17% of the total tourism revenue in Australia, worth $3.3 billion and the fastest growing travel sector in the country. Yet many Australian hotels fall short in offering truly accessible […]

February SCIA Network Forum on Disability Employment, Discrimination and Your Rights

Our Policy and Advocacy team are kicking off their first SCIA Network Forum for 2023 on Wednesday, 15 February. Time: 2:00 pm AEDT Where: Online Who can join? Everyone! Representative Advocacy’s Online Network Forum will host a discussion on disability employment, discrimination, and your rights in the workplace. Our Policy and Advocacy team will lead […]