Welcome to the Spinal Injuries Association
2010 marks an enormous milestone for the Spinal Injuries Association as we celebrate 50 years of working hard to give people a voice – to ensure people with a spinal cord injury have the opportunity to be heard by all sectors of the community with the aim of achieving equity, independence and inclusiveness.
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, and for people with the late effects of polio, 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.
The Association is proud to be a Quality Assured, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation, representing thousands of members and clients around the state. Our offices are located in Brisbane and Townsville. Read more about us …
Redcliffe Dolphins playing it safe
Young Redcliffe Dolphins rugby league players were surprised to find out just how easily a spinal cord injury can occur when they were visited by Robert Spencer from our Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) earlier this month.
Robert’s messages about playing safe and the consequences of sustaining such a traumatic, permanent and life changing injury resonated with the boys on a level they could relate to, as Robert has quadriplegia from breaking his neck while playing rugby league at the age of 18.
The Spinal Injuries Association would like to commend the Redcliffe Dolphins Rugby League Club for demonstrating their commitment to player safety and injury prevention by inviting Robert to speak with their players. For more information please contact the SEAT Marketing Manager on (07) 3391 2044.
Become a monthly supporter
Join our monthly giving program and maximise your support of the Spinal Injuries Association. Your recurring gift, automatically deducted from your credit card or bank account, is an easy, flexible and secure way for you to make a real difference, helping us to cut down on administrative costs and reduce fundraising costs.
Your monthly commitment, no matter how large or small, will assist us in: raising awareness and respect for people with a disability; preventing injuries; and advocating for inclusive communities which promote equality and access for everyone.
You can be comfortable in the knowledge that you are supporting an organisation with 50 years’ experience in providing quality support and services to enhance the lives of people with a spinal cord injury. Sign up now …
Centacare support workers gain a valuable insight
Centacare - Aishling Support disability support workers recently gained a valuable insight into the challenges of day-to-day life for many of their clients.
Robert Spencer, from our SEAT at WORK program, shared an honest and frank account with the support workers about his injury and what living life with a permanent, physical disability is like.
The SEAT at WORK disability awareness program is aimed at increasing awareness of, and respect for, people with a disability and discusses appropriate language and how best to communicate with someone who has a disability to ensure they remain a valued customer or client. The program also promotes a better understanding of the obstacles and community attitudes faced on a daily basis by people living with a spinal cord injury.
For more information please visit our SEAT at WORK page or contact the SEAT Marketing Manager on (07) 3391 2044.
… that’s how one client, Josh Burry, views his personal care assistants. 
In 2008 the Toowoomba Post Polio Support Group launched their shoe exchange program. 
By purchasing Spinal Injuries Association pens you can help us to enhance the lives of people with a spinal cord injury while proudly displaying your support. 
