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 […]
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 […]
Read our 2022 Impact Report
In the past year of challenges, our Impact Report shows how our SCIA has been able to keep supporting our clients and members. Thanks to our generous donors we have been able to continue to operate and advance the rights, choices and entitlements of people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions to […]
Chatswood House Accommodation Vacancy
A large, unfurnished, wheelchair accessible room with en-suite is available in our four-bedroom group home in Chatswood. The property has been renovated and is in close proximity to shops and public transport. The room and facilities are suitable for a person with spinal cord injury (SCI) or a similar physical disability. With ramps to access […]
Our second NeuroMoves South Australia site is opening May!
We are thrilled to announce the opening of a second NeuroMoves South Australia clinic in Hove beginning Monday May 2, 2022! We will be based out of the Holdfast Bay Community Centre, 51 King George Avenue, Hove, SA 5048. Visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-hove/ for more details. If you’re interested in our services visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-how-to-apply/ or contact our […]
Pioneering work of quadriplegic recognised in book
The life of a remarkable quadriplegic from Perth who introduced an innovative model of exercise rehabilitation to Australia and helped pioneer research – which is now leading to spinal injured people gaining movement and even walking again – has been recognized through a book, ten years after his death. He started off as a typical […]
NDIS RAT Funding and Where To Find Them
NDIS participants can now use their Core funding to purchase Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) to ensure that NDIS participants have safe access to their supports during COVID-19. Participants can use their Core funding where it is required to access their reasonable and necessary supports as well as the purchase of RAT kits, in line with […]