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We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.

Celebrating Strength in Community: Recognising the community of carers, friends and families after an SCI

Two-thirds of people with spinal cord injury agree that ‘the role of family in terms of emotional, physical and financial...

Pets in Crisis – Services and Supports

Service animals are of huge importance to our community and keeping your animal safe during an emergency is paramount. Here...

I’m a person with disability and experiencing domestic violence

NSW Department of Communities and Justice has put together information for people with physical, intellectual, psychiatric and sensory who are...

Self Defence for People with Disabilities

Self-defence is important for everyone. Here are some resources we've found that may help you develop your skills to feel...

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Services

The Australian Centre for Disability Law offers legal advice and help for people with disabilities.

Get To Know Your Body – Hydrotherapy

In this episode Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen talks about falls prevention for upper limbs and lower limbs.

As part of Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Week and World SCI Day 2023, our Peer and Family Support got together on a live webinar Can You Ask That? to answer the questions people might be afraid to ask about disability.

Have you ever wondered whether it would be okay asking someone how they acquired their disability? Have you ever wondered if you should or can shake hands with someone who has limited or no hand function? Is it inappropriate to push someone who uses a wheelchair?

Our Peer and Family Support team are located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia.