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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.

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    Have The Nerve Podcast

    From The Internet – “You’re too pretty to be disabled” and other awkward stories

    This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From...
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    Representative Advocacy – NDIS Forum Legislative Changes

    Our Representative Advocacy team held an NDIS Forum in March to address the legislative changes. Harry Stansell and David Hodgson...
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    SpineCare’s 40 Voices for 40 Years Podcast

    Radio 2SER-FM and the SpineCare Foundation launched SpineCare’s 40 Voices for 40 Years podcast series. The series is designed as a resource to...
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    Can You Ask That? “You can drive?” and Other Misconceptions

    In the final episode of “Can You Ask That?” series 2, Dan, Heidz and Rob talk about the misconceptions wider...
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    Online Network Forum: February 2025

    In the February 2025 Representative Advocacy Online Network Forum you will hear:    Dr Camila Quel de Oliveira and PHD...
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    Peer Support

    Can You Ask That? Wheelchair-Bound and Handicapped

    Language is so important when discussing disability, and you have to mindful about how phrases differ around the globe. With...
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    In the February 2025 Representative Advocacy Online Network Forum you will hear:   

    Dr Camila Quel de Oliveira and PHD candidate Laura Stendell from University of Technology Sydney share the latest research focused on breaking down barriers to exercise for people with Spinal Cord Injury. Laura and Camila have summarized their recommendations on making exercise more accessible into an advocacy policy brief for SCIA.

    Liala Cadelli present on the Assistive Technology Survey Report and SCIA’s Policy Brief around Assistive Technology. 

    Suzie Stollznow provide an update on SCIA advocacy initiatives and where we are up to with our Aged Care & the launch of SCIA’s Accessible Housing Campaigns.

    We provide Individual, Systemic and Representative Advocacy with frequent forums, catch ups and meetings such as these. 

    Check out our events page to find Advocacy events in your area or email representative@scia.org.au.

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