SCIA Extraordinary General Meeting

Dear SCIA Members,

It is my pleasure to enclose the Notice of Meeting and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum for an extraordinary general meeting of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Limited.

The meeting will be held as a virtual meeting on Monday, 22 September 2025 at 12pm AEST. SCIA Members and duly appointed proxies can attend, participate and vote at the meeting virtually through the EGM Voting Platform. To participate in the meeting, SCIA Members will need to pre-register their attendance. Registration will take place online here and will commence at 9am on 27 August 2025.

Why Your “Yes” Vote Matters

Approving this merger will unlock greater opportunities for all SCIA Members:

(a) Broader services, closer to home – You’ll gain access to a larger network of programs, services, and expanded peer support within a vibrant, connected community. 

(b) Stronger advocacy, louder voice – Together with the Royal Rehab Group, SCIA’s capacity to influence policy, drive change, and champion inclusion will be stronger than ever.

(c) Securing our future – As funding models evolve, joining the Royal Rehab Group ensures long-term financial stability, protecting and growing SCIA’s legacy for the benefit of members today and generations to come.

These benefits, along with further details on the Board’s unanimous recommendation are explained fully in the Explanatory Memorandum. Every Director, who is also a member, intends to vote in favour of all resolutions at the meeting.

What You’re Voting On

The resolutions you’ll be asked to consider are:

1. A special resolution to amend Clause 44(a)(i) of SCIA’s Constitution, effective immediately after the meeting closes.
2. A special resolution to further amend SCIA’s Constitution effective upon completion of the proposed merger.

Your vote is crucial. If you believe SCIA’s vision of stronger advocacy, broader services, and a secure future, we urge you to vote “YES” to both resolutions. The SCIA Board strongly encourages you to read the Notice of Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum carefully as they will assist you in making an informed decision on how to vote on the resolutions. Should you have any queries regarding these documents, please contact SCIA at feedback@scia.org.au.

Your vote is important, and I encourage you to vote on the resolutions at the meeting. If you would like the proposed merger to proceed, it is important that you vote in favour of the resolutions at the meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting virtually, you may (and are encouraged to) appoint a proxy to attend and vote on your behalf. Proxy appointments must be received by no later than 12pm AEST on Saturday, 20 September 2025. Proxy appointments can be made by following the instructions contained within the Voting Information tab.

Even if you plan to attend the meeting online, you may wish to submit a directed proxy vote to ensure your voice is heard in case of unexpected issues, such as an internet disruption on the day.

This is an exciting moment for SCIA, one that represents growth, stability, and opportunity for every member. By joining forces with Royal Rehab, we can amplify our impact and continue to build a future where your voice, your experience, and your needs are at the heart of everything we do.

On behalf of the SCIA Board, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support. I look forward to your participation in the meeting.

George Panos
Chair
27 August 2025

Our President, Shane Clifton and Chairperson, George Panos provide further information around the potential merger, and address some frequently asked questions in this video:

Registration to the meeting on Monday, 22 September is required. You will not be able to attend if you do not register.

Register your attendance here: scia.org.au/egmregister.

After registering via the link above, you will be sent a confirmation email, which will include your link to join the meeting on the day. This might take a few minutes to come through.

Please contact us if you register and do not receive your confirmation email. Note that this email might end up in your junk folder. If this is the case please tell your email client to trust emails from SCIA.org.au so they go to your inbox in future.

In accordance with clause 36(a)(iii) of SCIA’s Constitution, the Chair will put the Resolutions to an electronic vote for those attending virtually.

Online voting via the EGM Voting Platform will open at the start of the meeting and close shortly before the meeting concludes as announced by the Chair during the meeting.

The results of the meeting will be published on SCIA’s website as soon as practicable following the conclusion of the meeting.

Please note that you will need your Member Number to vote. Your Member Number can be found at the top of the Notice Email, SMS or mailout pack. If you can’t find your Member Number, please contact us here.

What if I can’t attend?

If you are unable to attend the meeting virtually, you may (and are encouraged to) appoint a proxy to attend and vote on your behalf via completing the form below:

Proxy Appointment Form.

This Proxy Form (and any power of attorney under which it is signed) must be received by SCIA by no later than 12pm on Saturday, 20 September 2025.  Any Proxy Form received after this deadline will be invalid.

You may lodge your documents by:

• Emailing a copy to the Company Secretary at epadman@padmanadvisory.com.au.
• Sending a copy by post to PO Box 397, Matraville NSW 2036. If sending by post, please allow sufficient time for the Proxy Form to be received by the deadline set out above.