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    Partnerships

    SCIA Corporate Partnerships

    Our partners help SCIA to expand opportunities and strengthen inclusion for our community. Together, we create meaningful change to empower greater independence, choice and connection.

    Our Partners

    At SCIA, we believe meaningful change happens together.

    Our partners help expand opportunities, strengthen inclusion, and empower people living with spinal cord injury and neurological conditions.

    Together, we’re building a more accessible, inclusive future for our members and their loved ones.

    Each year, 1.3 million people lose their lives on...

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    SCIA has partnered with Akin for more than four...

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    Brydens Lawyers is a proud partner of SCIA Peer...

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    The Building Better Homes Campaign is a coalition of...

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    Our PhD project with Edith Cowan University aims...

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    EveryHuman, an adaptive retail store, partnered with SCIA to...

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    Icare (Insurance and Care NSW) is a NSW Government agency...

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    SCIA partners with NeuRA on a range of research...

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    Consider a Corporate Partnership

    Corporate partnerships play a crucial role in driving SCIA’s mission to create a more inclusive, accessible, and empowered future for people living with spinal cord injuries.

    By partnering with us, your organisation can make a meaningful impact while strengthening your brand’s commitment to social responsibility.

    Please get in touch to chat in more detail.

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    EmployAbility Partner

    Each year, 1.3 million people lose their lives on roads globally (WHO). In close partnership with law enforcement and government agencies across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and the UK, Acusensus develops intelligent solutions to address road safety challenges, including those that contribute to the ‘Fatal 5’: speeding, seatbelt non-compliance and distracted driving.

    Our work reflects our mission of changing behaviours, saving lives, delivering measurable, long-term impact. Since 2020, we have partnered with Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (EmployAbility) to create meaningful employment opportunities and career pathways for people living with spinal cord injuries and related conditions, including those directly affected by road trauma.

    Website: acusensus.com

    Advocacy Partner

    Akin corporate logo.

    SCIA has partnered with Akin for more than four years to explore and define the use of assistive robotics to enhance independence and quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, and similar conditions.

    Akin is a valued partner due to their strong ethical approach and commitment to co‑designed technological solutions. Their work prioritises user sovereignty, ensuring personal data remains owned by the individual and securely contained within their home environment. Drawing on expertise from commercial robotics, Akin applies this knowledge to design meaningful, accessible technologies that support people with disability.

    Website: akin.com

    Peer & Family Support Partner

    Brydens Lawyers Logo

    Brydens Lawyers is a proud partner of SCIA Peer & Family Support, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting individuals living with spinal cord injury. The collaboration aligns two organisations committed to community support and client impact.  These programs are vital in assisting individuals to adjust to life following injury, build independence, and connect with broader support networks.

    In addition, Brydens Lawyers will actively participate in client engagement activities, including community events and educational sessions, ensuring that individuals and their families have access to accurate, timely information regarding compensation pathways and legal rights.

    For over 50 years Brydens Lawyers has established a reputation for providing expert legal advice and representation, with an outstanding knowledge of the law, professionalism and the highest level of client service at an affordable price.

    Website: brydens.com.au

    Advocacy Partner

    Building Better Homes logo

    The Building Better Homes Campaign is a coalition of organisations working together across Australia to see consistent and effective implementation of the Livable Housing Design Standard, which has been part of the National Construction Code since 2022.

    Website: summerfoundation.org.au/building-better-homes

    Research Partner

    Our PhD project with Edith Cowan University aims to develop a practical strategy for integrating physical activity monitoring (PAM) into clinical settings for people with physical disabilities resulting from neurological conditions. The research will be embedded within a community-based exercise clinic and will explore how PAM can support improvements in physical activity levels and cardiometabolic health. It will also assess current health and activity levels among participants, involve consumers and the community in designing an implementation protocol, and evaluate the effectiveness of PAM in boosting engagement. Key factors such as feasibility, acceptability, reach, and adoption will be examined to ensure the strategy is both impactful and sustainable.

    Website: ecu.edu.au/research

    Affiliate Partner

    Every Human Logo

    EveryHuman, an adaptive retail store, partnered with SCIA to empower individuals with disabilities. They offer adaptive footwear, clothing, and lifestyle products designed to enhance comfort, style, and accessibility.

    Enter the code SCIAPARTNER10 to receive a 10% discount at checkout (cannot be combined with other discounts or sale items).

    • How to apply the discount: The code should be entered in the second discount box at checkout (bypass the first box, proceed to checkout, and then enter the code in the second box).
    • NDIS orders: If members are placing an NDIS order, please note this at the bottom of the NDIS order form.

    Website: everyhuman.com.au

    Corporate Partner

    iCare logo

    Icare (Insurance and Care NSW) is a NSW Government agency that provides insurance and specialised care services to people severely injured at work or on the road. As part of its role, icare supports Spinal Cord Injuries Australia to enhance the quality of life, independence, and community participation for people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). 

    • Funded Employment Programs: Icare provided funding to SCIA to develop and expand the EmployAbility Program, which tests new vocational approaches and provides employment coaches for people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries.
    • NeuroMoves Lismore: The icare Foundation invested in the SCIA NeuroMoves centre in Lismore, providing specialised exercise equipment and tailored rehab programs for people with SCI in regional NSW.
    • Mental Health Programs: The Icare Foundation funded the Engage Program, a 10 week, free, peer-led initiative designed to help people build resilience, mental health, and confidence after an acquired disability.

    Website: icare.nsw.gov.au

    Corporate Partner, Research Partner

    NeuRA

    SCIA partners with NeuRA on a range of research initiatives including several that include NeuroMoves staff. NeuRA is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Sydney, Australia. As a leader in brain and nervous system research, their goal is to prevent, treat and cure brain and nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries through medical research.  

    Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation combined with locomotor training to improve walking ability in people with chronic spinal cord injury: a multi-centre double-blinded randomised sham-controlled trial. The walking and spinal cord stimulation trial ran by NeuRA aims to determine if spinal cord stimulation combined with walking training is more effective than only walking training. This will help to identify the most effective type of training to rehabilitate walking function.

    The trial lasts for 16 weeks in total, with walking training 3x a week for 12 weeks. The trial is for people with a cervical and thoracic level spinal cord injury.

    Please click here for detailed information

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