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Upcoming Events
2010 Classic Wallabies
Rugby Luncheon
Friday, 23 April 12pm-4.30pm
Brisbane Hilton
The 2010 Classic Wallabies Rugby Lunch has sold out!
Thank you so much to all our great supporters.
For more information please contact the Fundraising and Communications department on (07) 3391 2044 or email classicwallabies@spinal.com.au.
The Spinal Injuries Association is the proud beneficiary of all funds raised at the luncheon.
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All donations over $2 are tax deductible.50 faces ... 50 voices
"I can remember years ago having to use the back entrance of a shop because my wheelchair wouldn't fit in the front door. That's unlikely to happen these days." Zita Mullins
Watch this space as each week we bring you new thoughts and messages from our members - sometimes philosophical, sometimes humourous, but always inspiring!
Katie joins the team
Living by the motto "life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you choose to react", new Peer Support Officer Katie is eager to change people’s perception and prove that having a disability is not the end of a beautiful, fulfilling and happy life.
We're proud of Peter
“The best part of my job is that single moment, when I see someone’s outlook on life and mindset transform from grim frustration and anger to acceptance and hope – it always stays with me.” Peter Harre, Peer Support Coordinator and role-model finalist for the Pride of Australia Medal 2008.Inspiring others
North Queensland Peer Support Officer Col Mackereth has experienced more than 30 years of life with quadriplegia and believes "We are all incredible in our own way and each and every one of us is an inspiration to someone else, somewhere, sometime. Peer support is all about inspiring each other”.As necessary as his wheelchair ...
… that’s how one client, Josh Burry, views his personal care assistants.
Read more ...The Brisbane team
Back Row: Peter Lysaught, Elsie Erasmus and Gail Pitt. Front Row: Rebecca Lead, Belinda Kropp and Patricia Pacheco.Working normality back into life
Would you expect an aircraft maintenance engineer to be able to return to work after a spinal cord injury – let alone return within six months? Read more …In the news ...
Employment Options Coordinator Tania Campbell-Goossen is "breaking down boundaries".If the shoe fits ...
In 2008 the Toowoomba Post Polio Support Group launched their shoe exchange program.
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We're Quality Assured
Click here to see Quality Management System (QMS) Coordinator, Clarisa Rahmat's explanation of what being a Quality Assured organisation means.Pension Reforms
