Welcome to the Spinal Injuries Association

 

At the Spinal Injuries Association, we believe in rebuilding lives, promoting independence and preventing injuries. As Queensland’s peak body for people with a spinal cord injury, including people with the late effects of polio, and people with Transverse Myelitis, we provide a range of high-quality services that empower our members and clients either in their homes, at the workplace or in the community. Read more about us….

Fabulous prizes up for grabs with funds raised benefiting the Association

The Rotary Club of Airlie Beach has selected the Spinal Injuries Association to be one of the beneficiaries of their 2012 Art Union raffle, with more than $37,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Raffle tickets are $5 each and come in books of 5 – and can be purchased here.

Community forum on access in Gold Coast City

Do you have ideas about how to make the Gold Coast City Council’s services, activities, information, employment, parks or buildings more accessible?

The Gold Coast City Council is holding two forums for the community. Information gathered through these forums will be taken into account for a Disability Action Plan. Read more…

Better buckle up

Did you know that wearing a seatbelt can improve your chances of surviving a crash by up to 50 per cent? The Department of Transport and Main Roads have just launched their new campaign, Better buckle up– to educate both drivers and passengers on the consequences of not wearing a seatbelt. In 2010, 31 people died from not wearing a seatbelt as a result of crashes within Queensland. It takes no time to put your seatbelt on, even if you’re just going around the corner – doing so could save your life and the lives of others in the car. It could also prevent long-term injuries and suffering.

‘Hot tradie’ calendar hot off the press!

Kenick Constructions has generously chosen our Association as the beneficiary of their 2012 ‘hot tradie’ calendar. It’ll sure make remembering appointments that much easier! The calendars are $20 each.  If you live in Cairns, the calendars are for sale at all Genesis Fitness Centres, Redlynch Valley Estate Lucky 7 Store and Kenick Constructions Display Home at 3 Northgate Close, Redlynch Valley Estate.

Vehicle falls

There can be few more sickening experiences than reversing a mobility device out of a van to find the hoist has not been lifted into position and the person falls backwards out of the vehicle and gravity crashes them to the ground. In the past year, this has happened to two of the Association’s long term members who are very experienced van users (one in Brisbane and one in North Queensland). Read more…