Fighting for the heart of the NDIS

Fighting for the heart of the NDIS

This year the Australian Government and National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have proposed radical reforms to the access and planning processes of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Two of the most significant proposals include the introduction of...
SCIA and The Accessible Group Partnership Launch

SCIA and The Accessible Group Partnership Launch

At Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, we believe that accessibility should not be a barrier to going away on holiday, which is why we have partnered with The Accessible Group to promote Accessible Accommodation and Accessible Experiences. We have come across many...
Your donation makes real world impact

Your donation makes real world impact

As you may know, sustaining a spinal cord injury can happen in an instant, but the effects can change a life forever.  In 2017, Dan was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just before his 26th birthday, he was riding home on his motorbike to...
New episodes of Have The Nerve playing now!

New episodes of Have The Nerve playing now!

How much do you know about continence and spinal cord injury (SCI)? For many people, a spinal cord injury isn’t just a loss of limb mobility – it can also affect the bladder and the bowel. Learn over two episodes about the impact a spinal cord injury can...
One Big Step Forward for Accessible Housing!

One Big Step Forward for Accessible Housing!

On Friday 30th April, there was a major development in ensuring people with disability have access to housing that meets their needs across Australia. A majority of Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers agreed to include mandatory accessibility...
The second episode of Have The Nerve is out!

The second episode of Have The Nerve is out!

Can having a disability change you? The SCIA Peer and Family Support team talk about their lived experiences and the reality of living with a spinal cord injury. Hear from Rob, Dan and Jess about what is truly important, lessons they’ve learnt along the way like...