Peer and Family Support Events for May!

Liberty Smith
April 28, 2024

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Our Peer and Family Support tea m hold regular events for people with spinal cord injuries, family and carers.

Check out what you can attend in May!

Event: BBQ @ Sargood
Saturday 18 May, 2024
12pm – 3pm
Sargood on Collaroy, 1 Brissenden Ave, Collaroy NSW 2097
Contact Dan Holt dholt@scia.org.au

Event: Peer Group meeting in Orange!
Saturday 18 May, 2024
12pm – 2pm
Waratah Sports Club, 34 Telopea Way, Orange NSW 2800
Contact Chris Brayley at cbrayley@scia.org.au

Event: Accessible Bushwalk in the Blue Mountains!
Saturday 18 May, 2024
From 12pm
National Park Office 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, NSW
Contact Sarah-Jane Staszak at sstaszak@scia.org.au

Event: Newcastle Social Lunch!
Saturday 25 May, 2024
12pm – 2:30pm
The Prince of Merewether, 1 Morgan St Merewether NSW 2291
Contact Ashley Treseder at atreseder@scia.org.au

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