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25.01.2022 It’s World OT Week! We want to send a big thank you to Occupational Therapists across Australia and around the world. OT’s are a vital part of the Spinal Life Australia community. Every day they support our clients to live an enriched and independent life. ... How has an OT made a difference in your life?

25.01.2022 Karen Harvey, one of our Peer Support workers in Perth shares with us how accessibility impacts her everyday life. See her story here: https://bit.ly/3jQizE0 #sciaw2020 #accessibility #opportunity #spinallifeaustralia

25.01.2022 Going to The Gabba tonight to watch the Tigers and Cats? Why not leave a review on its accessibility: https://bit.ly/3maUo4o This will help others in the community know how accessible The Gabba is - if they wish to visit there in the future. #accessibleaustralia #spinalife #thegabba #aflgrandfinal #Brisbane

23.01.2022 Our very own Peer Support Officers, Lindsay Nott and Col Mackereth will be participating in The Citizen Challenge Program - Designing For All this month. The program presented by the Hopkins Centre and Griffith University aims to promote access to technology for people living with a disability through better design, and better adaption of technology. The citizen challenge is running from Friday 6th to Wednesday 18th of November. You can register to attend the online pitch (Wednesday 18th) by visiting https://bit.ly/35yefnJ

22.01.2022 Dr Dinesh Palipana will be joining the Q&A panel tonight to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Victoria. The Spinal Life member is Queensland’s first ever doctor with quadriplegia and has become a vocal disability advocate since his accident in 2010, especially in regards to accessibility and inclusion in the medical industry. You can watch Dr Palipana’s Q&A appearance tonight on ABC at 9.35pm Queensland time more info available at the link below.

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action reminding all Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. It’s also important to make sure you’re prepared to respond, if they do need extra support. You can find tips and ideas on having the conversation at https://bit.ly/3jZ8Prl... #sciaw2020 #ruok2020

20.01.2022 If you live in Cairns and are interested in giving wheelchair tennis a go - this one's for you! Clifton Beach Tennis Club is hosting a free open day on Saturday 12 September from 4:00pm - 6:30pm, with coaching and afternoon tea provided. All ages and ability levels are welcome, and tennis chairs will be available for use. Register at https://www.grittennis.com.au/event/wheelchair-open-fun-day/... #inclusive #accessibletennis #accessibility #HLC #cairnslocal

19.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week across Australia, a time to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Although NAIDOC Week will look a bit different this year, you can still safely participate in local community events. To find an event near you visit www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events #NAIDOCWeek

17.01.2022 Just a few words are all it takes to realise that Patrick Dillon’s house is far from ordinary. The Brisbane member has used voice-recognition technology in nearly every aspect of his home and just by speaking, Patrick can control lights, temperature, computer, irrigation system, the TV, even his fish tank! You can watch a tour of Patrick’s voice-activated home at the YouTube link below.... Patrick also discussed his home tech in an assistive technology feature for the Winter 2018 edition of The Advocate magazine, available at www.spinal.com.au/the-advocate-magazine-winter-2018/

17.01.2022 Grab your Play For Purpose ticket before 23 August 2020 and you’ll go into the draw to win a BONUS $1000 JB Hi-Fi voucher for you and $1000 donation to Spinal Life Australia. Get your tickets at https://playforpurpose.com.au/spinal-life-au/choose-tickets Entry is open to residents of QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS and SA who are 18+ years of age

16.01.2022 Gamini continues his life-long passion after injury with help from Spinal Life's Back2Work program. To read more about this and other great stories go to: bit.ly/355Ly2G

16.01.2022 Fancy a burger? We are thrilled to be part of Local Matters for September and we’d love your token. Visit Grill'd South Bank this September, grab a burger and place your token in the Spinal Life jar. The charity with the most tokens will win $300. Thank you for your support!

15.01.2022 Today is your last chance to grab a ticket for Play for Purpose and go into the draw to win $250,000 in cashable gold and hundreds of other prizes! $5 from every $10 ticket sold helps Spinal Life Australia support people with spinal cord damage. To grab your ticket before the draw closes at 8pm tonight (AEST) visit: https://bit.ly/35uWrvb

15.01.2022 Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, today announced a range of reforms to the scheme, aimed at making it easier for participants and their families to access and navigate the NDIS. You can watch the announcement below. The package includes a series of recommendations made by an independent review of the NDIS Act last year, along with a newly-created NDIS Participant Service Guarantee and Participant Service Improvement Plan. The Participant Service Improvement Plan sets ou...t actions the NDIS will be taking over the next two years read more at https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/policies/service-charter You can also see the latest NDIS newsletter update at: https://mailchi.mp//enewsletterparticipantservicecharter_2

14.01.2022 Next Tuesday 29 September, our Peer Support team - Katie Hammond, Col MacKereth and Tim McCallum, are holding their "Ask Us Anything" Live Q&A sessions. These sessions give you the opportunity to ask questions to people with lived experience to provide guidance, mentorship and basically any question you might have on living your best life with a spinal cord injury. if you would like to take part, become a member of the Peer Support Spinal Life Australia Facebook Group! Event is @ 3PM (QLD time) (1pm WA time)

14.01.2022 It’s quite enjoyable to look back and see what you’ve achieved. We sat down with Bevan to talk about the beautiful garden oasis he created in his Brisbane complex. How do you slow down and take care of your mental health? ... You can read more about Bevan’s story in the Spring issue of The Advocate (Page 10) at https://www.spinal.com.au//20310-The-Advocate-Spring-2020-

14.01.2022 The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability will be holding a public hearing in Sydney from tomorrow to Friday (18 to 21 August). The hearing will highlight the experiences of people with a disability around Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will be available to stream from the Royal Commission’s website at disability.royalcommission.gov.au - click the link below for more information.

13.01.2022 Have you ever had trouble finding accessible housing? We want to share your experiences as part of our response to the Australian Building Codes Board, which is reviewing whether to introduce minimum accessibility standards for housing in the National Construction Code. Construction of accessible housing is not mandatory, which is why your views are so important.... You can help by completing a survey to inform our submission: https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_eFHJIBaIPd survey responses close 26 August. Please share as widely as you can among your networks. This is about all Australians not only Australians with a disability.

13.01.2022 If COVID-19 has made it difficult for you to speak to a healthcare professional about your bladder and bowel management, our friends at Coloplast are here to help. If you find your current continence routine frustrating, or still struggle with your bowel management Coloplast’s Clinic Services can help you find a better solution. Coloplast are continuing to answer your lifestyle and product questions through their face-to-face clinics and Virtual Clinic Services. To book a free appointment, visit: https://bit.ly/35USzDJ

11.01.2022 Play For Purpose Raffle 8 is now open! Get your ticket for a chance to win $250K cashable gold bullion and support Spinal Life Australia. Tickets are $10, with $5 from every ticket going to Spinal Life Australia. There are hundreds of prizes to be won and the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win.... Once you've secured your tickets, you'll be asked if you want to become an AutoPlay subscriber. By subscribing to AutoPlay you’ll guarantee your entry into every Play For Purpose raffle and enter the draw to win a bonus $1000 travel voucher for you and an extra $1000 to support Spinal Life Australia! Get your tickets now by clicking the link below. Entry is open to residents of Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia who are 18+ years of age

11.01.2022 Our partners at Coloplast will be holding free one-on-one consultations on continence care and health and wellbeing at our Healthy Living Centre in Cairns on 2 September. The consultation will be a chance to ask questions in a private environment around catheters, bladder and bowel health, sheath review, NDIS support, health and lifestyle and more. To book your appointment, visit www.coloplast.com.au/about-/Landing-pages/spinal-life-form/... If you cannot attend in person, free telehealth clinics are also available by calling 1800 316 649.

11.01.2022 We would like to congratulate one of our Spinal Life Members Dr John Robert MacPherson for receiving the Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division at Government House. Dr MacPherson was recognised for his significant service to people with a disability in his many roles, including Brisbane City Council’s Access and Inclusion Officer and the founding life member of the Queenslanders with a Disability Network. To read more about his work: https://bit.ly/3chhdQ7 (...image supplied by Governor of Queensland) #spinallifeaustralia #accessibleaustralia #inclusion

10.01.2022 The biggest thing I’ve learned about chronic pain is that distraction is key, so I’m always keeping my mind busy. Andrew Evans has a life-long passion for art and expresses his sense of humour and creativity through mouth drawing. Never one to be boxed in, Andrew explores varying mediums from drawing on paper with a pacer or using his iPad and Apple Pencil with the Procreate app. You can find his inspiring work across Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram, search for the Smart ...Mouth Art Read more about Andrew’s story in the Spring issue of The Advocate (Page 12) at https://bit.ly/2TsjsaP

10.01.2022 We have a fantastic announcement for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2020; Tim McCallum one of our Peer Support Officers has been announced as the performer of the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final in Queensland at The Gabba on 24 October! Tim joined the Spinal Life team in 2019, to provide one-on-one support and mentoring to newly injured patients and their families at the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Spinal Injuries Unit, as well as in the community. He has also bee...n leading the way in research as part of the Singing Cords project, investigating the respiratory benefits of singing for people with spinal cord injuries. We’re overjoyed that Tim has received this very well-deserved honour especially since he is such a keen AFL fan! Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/2DIpwYq #sciaw2020 #accessibilityequalsopportunity #timmccallum #AFL #entertainment #AFLgrandfinal2020 #spinallifeaustralia #peersupport

09.01.2022 We were thrilled to have Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM at the Healthy Living Centre in Cairns this week. During his stay, he met with some local community members, guests and staff to share his lived experience with spinal cord damage and answer their questions. Thank you Dr Dinesh!

09.01.2022 Don't Forget! Tomorrow is 'Ask Us Anything' with some of our Peer Support Team. To make sure you part of this great chat become a part of the Peer Support Spinal Life Australia Group. Date: 29 September, 2020 (Tomorrow) Time: 3pm QLD, 1pm WA #spinallife #peersupport

09.01.2022 Interested in joining us as Occupational Therapist! We are currently looking for OT's to join us in Townsville and Brisbane. So if you have the qualifications, are passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives, please apply now: https://bit.ly/2ZNA6FD #spinallife #occupationaltherapist #recruitment #loveyourjob #nowhiring #careers

09.01.2022 Our partners at Coloplast will be visiting the Spinal Life Townsville office on Thursday 17 September from 9am - 5pm for one-on-one consultations. It's your opportunity to book a private appointment with a Coloplast Clinical Nurse Consultant to discuss things like continence care, including bladder and bowel management, and your health and wellbeing. To book, visit www.coloplast.com.au/about-/Landing-pages/spinal-life-form/

09.01.2022 "I didn't know the impact spinal cord injury had on your life!" Watch Jimmy Hammond's story and find out how accessibility equals opportunity when it comes to life on property. For more information: https://bit.ly/3i6SOiy #sciaw2020 #spinallifeaustralia #accessiblilityequalsopportunity #accessibleaustralia #rurallife

08.01.2022 Today's the day! Katie and Col from our Peer Support team are hosting a live Q&A on our Peer Support Facebook group from 3pm (QLD time) this afternoon. If you're not already a member of the group, you can join at www.facebook.com/groups/212178852138374/ - we recommend doing this ahead of time so your request can be approved.

08.01.2022 At Spinal Life Australia, we are passionate about the rights of people with a disability and believe everyone has a right to safe transportation. Member Peter Yeo arranged for A Current Affair to draw some attention to this important issue Watch Peter and our Chief Advisor Government, John Mayo speak to A Current Affair about the need to improve bus safety, including the introduction of restraints.... Follow this page to stay up to date as we continue to advocate for important issues like these.

07.01.2022 There's just over one week left to grab a Play for Purpose ticket and go into the draw to win $250,000 in cash able gold bullion and other great prizes! Tickets are $10 with $5 from every ticket sold going to help Spinal Life Australia support people with spinal cord damage. Draw closes on Wednesday 23 September so get in quick - visit https://bit.ly/35uWrvb and grab your ticket.... Play for Purpose is open to residents of Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia who are 18+ years of age.

07.01.2022 Calling all beach lovers in Perth! Town of Cambridge council in partnership with Spinal Life Australia has introduced brand new accessible beach matting and Sandcruiser Beach Wheelchairs at City Beach. To celebrate, the council is hosting a "Come and Try event' on Wednesday 18 November. All community members are invited to come and try the new mats and Sandcruiser Beach Wheelchairs. ... Registrations are essential as places are limited. The secure your spot, please contact the Town's Community Development Officer on 9347 6035 or [email protected]. For more information visit: https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au//Come-and-Try-Session-Acce

07.01.2022 Check out the great story on the Weekender showcasing Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, Cairns and our Accessible Australia app. start using the app from your PC, tablet or mobile phone: https://bit.ly/3maUo4o #spinallife #weekender #accessibleaustraliaapp #Cairns #accessibletourism https://bit.ly/2HKHMSw

06.01.2022 Read this inspiring story from one of our very own Peer Support Workers, Lindsay, who has been working hard to raise awareness and donations for Sip Week. Sip Week invites Australians to drink all liquids through a straw for a week, just like those with a spinal injury. All funds raised will go towards an Intensive Rehabilitation Trial, as part of the Spinal Injury Project. If you would like to donate just follow the link below.

06.01.2022 We welcomed Sarah McVeigh to the Healthy Living Centre team earlier this year to assist in coordinating home support services in Far North Queensland and help ensure the needs of both our clients and Personal Support Workers are being met. I’m passionate about working closely with clients to ensure they have great outcomes, while also making sure our Personal Support Workers are supported themselves to deliver those outcomes, the Client Services Officer said. Sarah joins ou...r team after 12 years working in the disability sector and 5 years' experience working with the NDIS. She’s lived in the Cairns region for more than 20 years and reckons the combination of beautiful rainforests and reefs and lively night life and dining options make it the best place in Australia to live. For more information about our Healthy Living Centre team, visit www.spinalhealthyliving.com.au/ourteam/

06.01.2022 This is our roundup of the lunches and meetups in Disability Action Week. Members from Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Bundaberg, Bribie Island, Townsville, Port Douglas, Brisbane, Mackay, Wynnum and North Lakes. The topic for this round of catch ups was Accessible Tourism. Spinal life with the help of our members are doing some great ground work around finding accessible locations and attractions in their regions; and having a good time in the process. Watch this space for news on how their hard work will help create a more accessible Australia. We thank our members for all their hard work, and we love sharing some of the great initiatives for our members to trial. If you would like to become a member check: bit.ly/3mjnCPr #accessibleaustralia #spinallifeaustralia #daws2020 #qld

06.01.2022 If you’re looking for a swinging good time, Empower Golf Australia will be holding Come and Try Golf clinics around Perth and the Gold Coast over the next few months to demonstrate ways to golf for people with a physical disability. This includes trialling adaptive golf equipment such as the ParaGolfer. The Come and Try Days will be held at Wembley Golf Course, Wembley Downs in WA on 25 August, 1 September, 29 September and will continue to run for the rest of the year.... Come and Try Days at RACV Royal Pines Resort in Benowa will be held on 3 September, 1 October, 5 November and 3 December. For more information, click the link below.

05.01.2022 As part of Disability Action Week (13-19 Sept), Spinal Life Australia Members across our regions, have organised some catch-ups. Check out the link to see the great benefits of being a member. https://bit.ly/3mjnCPr

05.01.2022 Great news for accessible tourism! Sunshine Coast Council's spectacular beaches will be even more accessible for people of all abilities. This service complements council's existing popular program that offers beach matting and beach wheelchairs at Kings, Coolum, Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland beaches. #accessiblitytourism #accessibletourism #spinallifeaustralia

04.01.2022 If you’re looking for a physiotherapist with experience in supporting people with spinal cord damage, we have a service based in Brisbane who is ready to help. Anthony is located within the Sporting Wheelies gym, which has now moved to a new sports and fitness centre at 31 Dover Street, Albion. You can also make an appointment with Anthony at our Woolloongabba office in our dedicated consultation room. Let us support you to get back to work, sport, hobbies, and make the most ...out of every day. To find out more and make a booking, visit https://bit.ly/3hbq86x #spinallife #physio

04.01.2022 Bookings are still available for a free one-on-one consultation with a Coloplast Clinical Nurse Consultant this Thursday (17 September) at our Townsville office - hurry, only five spots left! It’s your chance to discuss continence care, including bladder and bowel management, and your health and wellbeing. To book your private appointment, visit www.coloplast.com.au/about-/Landing-pages/spinal-life-form/

04.01.2022 "My condition means I will eventually need to us a wheelchair and when that day comes, I know I'll still be able to access my home." Robert Van Wyk was supported by our Advocacy team to access housing. Read more about Spinal Life and our advocacy Charter: https://bit.ly/3k0eayB

03.01.2022 To mark World Polio Day tomorrow, we’re calling on all GPs to complete a new online education module to learn more about the late effects of polio. The one-hour module has been accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is available on ThinkGP at https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/polio2020. You can also download our information booklet for medical professionals at https://bit.ly/37xgCtm ... Polio survivors can experience symptoms returning decades after their initial recovery, including increased fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, increased sensitivity to cold and difficulties with swallowing and sleeping. World Polio Day is held each year on 24 October to commemorate the birth of polio vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk. #spinallife #polioawareness

03.01.2022 A great story you might have missed on our talented Peer Support Officer Tim McCallum. We are so proud of his fantastic performance at the 2020 AFL Grand Final. A dream come true! Did we mention how proud we are!! #spinallife #accessibleaustralia #aflgrandfinal #timmcallum

02.01.2022 Do you have any questions about living with spinal cord damage? Katie and Col from our Peer Support team will be hosting a live Q&A on our Peer Support Facebook group next Tuesday 1 September from 3pm (QLD time) to answer any questions you may have. If you’d prefer to send a question anonymously, you’re welcome to email [email protected] ahead of time.... Otherwise, join our Peer Support group to take part at www.facebook.com/groups/212178852138374/

02.01.2022 Disability Action Week (14-18 Sept). Interested in hearing about how new design and innovation in the digital realm, are helping people with disability connect with their communities? Sign up here: bit.ly/3hB4ysp #daws2020 #spinallife #ConnectingCommunities

02.01.2022 This spectacular pic of a Cairns sunrise on the Esplanade, taken by Alexander White from the Guyala Cafe, was too good not to share! This photo was taken near the Café, located inside the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre on Smith St, just a few metres from the Esplanade. If you’re in the mood for an accessible place to eat or drink in Cairns, the Guyala Café is open every day for breakfast and lunch.... You can also check them out on Facebook at Guyala

01.01.2022 To kick off Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW) 2020 (7-13 September), Carol Taylor talks about how important it is to have accessibility for all within the community. Watch the video and let us know if you can relate to the same experiences Carol has come across. For more information on SCIAW click here: https://bit.ly/3i6SOiy #sciaw2020 #accessibleaustralia #spinallifeaustralia #accessibilityequalsopportunity