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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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    In the June 2025 Representative Advocacy Online Network Forum you will:

    • Hear Duncan Wallace, Executive Director, SpinalCure Australia as he gives a presentation and answers your questions on the latest updates in Spinal Cord Injury research and trails around the world and Australia.
    • Hear Tony Jones present on Ambulance Authorised General Care Plans for adults – developed to provide individual care for those who require specific treatment and/or transport to a specific destination.
    • Have your say about health- Suzie leads the group into a discussion about people’s experiences and the gaps in general health services such as Allied Health, GP services, Pathology and Imaging services, and dental services.

    Resources:
    To have access to an Authorised General Care Plan with Ambulance NSW go to your Apple Store Link OR go to this Google play link. If you need information about other states and territories, please contact Gordana Barbaric, Representative Advocate, at representative@scia.org.au.

    Check out our events page to find Advocacy events in your area . For more information about the events and service provide 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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