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Dedicated fundraisers enhance the lives of people with a spinal cord injury

by Laura on March 19, 2010

Accessible holiday a revelation for father of three

by Laura on March 12, 2010

50 years of support for Queenslanders with a spinal cord injury

by Laura on March 12, 2010

Independence and inclusiveness are CEO’s constant priority

by Laura on February 26, 2010

Katie’s positivity reflects on her kids

by Laura on February 4, 2010

Appropriate language paints us all as equals

by Laura on February 4, 2010

Congratulations to our Australia Day award winners!

by Laura on January 27, 2010

Setbacks don’t deter Steve from running his own small business

by Laura on December 18, 2009

NQ mine helps Queensland school children stay safe

by Laura on December 4, 2009

Woolloongabba groups work together to inspire children to stay safe

by Laura on December 4, 2009

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     2010 Vintage Reds Luncheon
    Friday, 27 August from 12 noon
    The Strand, Rugby Quay, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane

    Join the winning Qld team and All Blacks legends Stu Wilson and Mark “Cowboy” Shaw at the 30 year reunion of the 1980 Qld victory over the All Blacks - proudly supporting the Spinal Injuries Association.

    Special guest appearances from MC Dan Crowley, comedian Paul Martell, plus a Rugby panel including All Blacks and Queensland’s finest from the 1980 winning Qld team.

    For more information, please click here

    Cruise for a Cause
    Sunday, 7 November
    Strand Park, Townsville
     

    This popular, free event will be held on Sunday, 7 November to commemorate the start of Spinal Injuries Awareness Week (7-13 November 2010).

    We’re expecting more than 100 classic vehicles – from hot rods and utes to custom cars and bikes – to gather at Willows Shoppingtown at 9am before cruising to Strand Park where they will remain on display from 10am to 2pm for the public to admire.

    For more information, to register, or if you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

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    Watch this space as each week we bring you new thoughts and messages from our members - sometimes philosophical, sometimes humourous, but always inspiring!


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    Friday 16 Jul 2010

    Spinal Injuries Association Peer Support Officer Katie Franz shares her thoughts on Channel 10 News about the state government's recent announcement that there would be c...

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    Thursday 8 Jul 2010

    THEY'RE a tough audience. Anyone who has ever fronted a room full of teenagers knows that they often bring with them a take-no-prisoners approach. Over the past eight ...

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  • Disability Services workshops

    Disability Services are currently holding workshops statewide around engagement for service users – eventually this will lead into a "Champions" workshop where service users and providers can work together to enhance engagement.
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