Who we are
Learn MoreSCIA is a for-purpose organisation working for people living with spinal cord injury and other neuro conditions. We were founded by people with SCI in 1967; people with disability make up over 23% of our staff, and the majority of our Board have a spinal cord injury.
Living with a Disability
At Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), we work with you to shape a life that’s full of choice, connection and independence.
Whatever stage in your journey, whether you want to find lived-experience advice, accessible exercise facilities, mental health support or if you need help to advocate for your rights, we’ll be there alongside you.
Learn MoreWhatever stage in your journey, whether you want to find lived-experience advice, accessible exercise facilities, mental health support or if you need help to advocate for your rights, we’ll be there alongside you.
Our Community
About SCIA's Community
Joining our community means becoming part of a nationwide community built by and for people with spinal cord injury and neurological conditions.
Membership is free for individuals with lived-experience and their family or carers, and just $10 per year for professionals — so every voice and perspective is welcomed.
As a member, you will help shape SCIA’s direction, contribute to decisions at our annual meetings and stand with others working toward a barrier-free future.
Membership is free for individuals with lived-experience and their family or carers, and just $10 per year for professionals — so every voice and perspective is welcomed.
As a member, you will help shape SCIA’s direction, contribute to decisions at our annual meetings and stand with others working toward a barrier-free future.
For Organisations
At SCIA, we work alongside organisations to build truly inclusive workplaces. Whether you’re crafting accessible spaces, delivering sector-specific inclusion training, managing wheelchair-accessible transport, or sourcing trusted industry solutions with our Social Enterprise, we tailor support that empowers your team and reflects the real needs of people with lived-experience.
Learn MoreSupport Us
By supporting us we ensure that high quality, relevant services are readily available for people with spinal cord injury and other physical and neurological disabilities.
What's New at SCIA
View MoreAdvocacy Community Network Member Impact Report
SCIA started Advocacy Community Networks (ACNs) to create a model of advocacy that provided a voice for people with disability in their local community. Our Peer Leaders have done exactly that! They have identified local issues, barriers and needs that...
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Our Supporter Spring Newsletter 2025
Keep up to date with everything that's happening at SCIA in the latest edition of our Supporter Spring Newsletter, The Independent. Read online:
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Contact Us
Contact Us Today
If you’re ready to explore how we can help, start by getting in touch online. We’ll make sure your message is heard, understood, and acted on.
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026
Free
Hunter Community Social Lunch
SCIA Peer & Family Support events are designed to empower people with spinal cord injuries and their families. Gain useful insights,...
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Thu, 30 Jul, 2026
Free
Community Social Lunch
Join Us for Lunch on the Central CoastLooking for connection, conversation, and a supportive community? Our SCIA Peer & Family...
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Fri, 14 Aug, 2026
Free
Hunter Coffee Club
Join us for a relaxed coffee and conversation with our Peer and Family Support Coordinator, Ash Treseder.This is a self-funded...
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Sun, 16 Aug, 2026
Free
Hunter NRL: Knights v Titans
Watch the Newcastle Knights play the Titans with Peer & Family Support Coordinator, Ash Treseder.We have 2 X FREE TICKETS...
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Free
Community Social Lunch
Join us for a relaxed coffee and conversation with our local Central Coast Peer and Family Support Coordinator, Jason Wright.This...
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Wed, 19 Aug, 2026
Free
Community Catch Ups
Met our Community in Central West NSWOur SCIA Peer & Family Support events are all about connection, understanding, and empowerment...
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Fri, 21 Aug, 2026
Free
Community Social Lunch
SCIA Peer & Family Support events are designed to empower people with spinal cord injuries and their families. Gain useful insights,...
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Free
Hunter NRL: Knights v Eagles
Watch the Newcastle Knights play the Manly Sea Eagles with Peer & Family Support Coordinator, Ash Treseder.We have 2 X...
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Tue, 25 Aug, 2026
Free
Community Social Lunch
The Lookout Milkbar Echo Point and Scenic World, Katoomba. Take a break, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with others who understand...
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Free
Hunter Community Social Lunch
Gain useful insights, hear real-life experiences, and discover practical support that makes a difference. Meet local Peer & Family Support Coordinator...
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