What is Youth Peer Support?
Our Youth Peer Support program is for young people aged 12–24 who are living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Led by our Youth Peer Mentors who live with spinal injuries themselves, they know first-hand what it’s like to grow up, go to school, start work and be independent with an SCI.
When you join the program, you will be connected with one of our Youth Peer Mentors for personalised one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Participants of our program are also invited to join our online social catch ups with other young people with SCI. This is a great way for you to share your story, exchange advice and build friendships that last.
As part of our program, we will be sharing helpful videos, and other resources, discussing topics such as sport and recreational activities, travel, study and much more to help you work towards independence.
Our program is currently available for people in New South Wales and Victoria and will expand into Queensland at a later stage.
How does it work?
To find out more about our Youth Peer Support program and how it works watch the video below.
Resources
As this is a new program, please bookmark this page and check back regularly for new resources as more will be added soon.
Our Youth Support Peer Mentors have created a collection of resources to share real experiences and honest conversations about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Explore the topics you care about, in your own time and at your own pace here.
- Sport & Recreation
- Education & Work
- Funded under government grants
- Confidential & supportive
- Experts in advocacy
- Individual to you
Meet the Youth Peer Support team
Hamish Cook
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Robbie Peime
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Elise Richards
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Fletcher Crowley
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Aimee Fisher
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Ashlee Morton
Youth Peer Support Mentor
Developed with Lived Experience in Mind...
Our Youth Peer Support Program for young people with SCI is an exciting new initiative from Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA). It was co-designed with young people, their families, and healthcare professionals to make sure it reflects the real experiences, needs and goals of young people living with an SCI.
It was developed in collaboration with:
Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS)
The Royal Children’s Hospital
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)
NSW Paediatric Spinal Outreach Service (PSOS) at Northcott
SpineCare Foundation (SF)
Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (QPRS)
Interested in Joining the Program?
Not sure if this program is for you? That's ok, you can still fill out the form. Our team will be happy to explain the program in more detail over the phone.
