Peer and Family Support in Canberra
Peer & Family Support in Canberra
Services Offered
Our ACT Peer & Family Support Coordinator, Pat, has over 30 years of experience. He was born with spina bifida and got experience working in the assistive technology industry. We aim to assist you with living with a spinal cord injury in Canberra and the surrounding regions. No matter whether it is wheelchair skills, assistance with where to turn for other services, advice on assistive technology, health-related issues (from a non-clinical, lived experience point of view), or just a general chat about life with a spinal cord injury.
We also hold social events throughout the year so you can meet with other people in a similar situation.
- Face-to-face peer support
- Community peer support
- Wheelchair skills
- Community access visits
- Online education sessions
- Follow-up calls upon discharge from the spinal injury units within two weeks
- Regular monthly check-ins
- Assistance for people at all life stages
If you’d like to get in touch with a member of our friendly team, all you need to do is fill out the Peer Support Referral Form or find out more about our Peer & Family Support services.
Location
Address:
Flynn Community Hub
21 Bingle St, Flynn ACT 2615