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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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    I Just Needed a Mammogram

    One story about the challenges of healthcare for women with disabilities.
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    Meet the Mother

    Meet Susan's mother, Alma. Alma came from Kabankalan, Negros Occidental in the Philippines to Australia in 1981. She shares her...
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    Online Network Forum: December 2025

    We provided you with feedback from our Advocacy Community Network members, showcased our advocacy achievements and launched our new Advocacy...
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    Can You Ask That? Advice for Young People

    Growing up with a disability, and entering into adulthood, can come with unexpected challenges.
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    Dreamers and Allies

    On this episode, Forrest, Declan and Maz from our EmployAbility team come on the podcast to discuss equity, the importance...
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    Can You Ask That? Most Important Lesson Learnt Since Acquiring Your Disability

    Dan, Heidz and Rob from our Peer and Family Support team answer the question: “What is the most important lesson...
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    September Online Forum 2025

    The September Representative Advocacy Online Network Forum, is all about local council infrastructure issues and actions.

    We heard from you that local issues matter- from footpaths, construction, kerb ramps, handrails and disability parking.

    We provide you with strategies for taking local action and get insights from staff at Bayside Council who have kindly offered to participate.

    You will also, hear Tony Jones provide an update on our transport policy brief and how SCIA is tackling your biggest transport issue: Taxis and Aviation and Gordana Barbaric who will provide you with information on SCIA’s new real estate campaign and how you can participate.

    Resources:
    SCIA’s Real Estate Campaign is located on SCIA’s website at Accessible Housing.

    Check out our Taking Action Yourself site, here you will find self-help information sheets and templates created by our team to help you advocate on some of the most frequently raised issues like advocating through your local council.

    Go to our events page to find Advocacy events in your area . For more information about the events and services SCIA provides, call us on 1800 819 775 or email us at representative@scia.org.au

    NB SCIA, to the best of our ability, has tried to ensure all acronyms and medical details have transcribed correctly in the captions, and hold no responsibility for the opinions expressed in this video.

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