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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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    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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    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 September 2024 Representative Advocacy Online Network Forum, we heard from Suzie Stollznow, Systemic Advocacy and Social Impacts Manager provide an update on our advocacy work including:

    • Hear from Siobhan Clair from Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) about the Federal and State Governments’ official response to The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
    • Be updated on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2024 changes and how these changes might affect you.
    • Meet members of the SCIA Advocacy Advisory Committee and find out how you can support them to establish activated community networks across NSW.
    • Feedback Loop- we will provide an update on SCIA initiatives and advocacy campaigns.

    If you would like to know more information about our upcoming Online Network Forum, contact our Policy and Advocacy team at representative@scia.org.au.

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