NFP launches graduate position for Law students

Michael Cranley

In a move to strengthen its advocacy for its members and the wider community, the Spinal Injuries Association announces a graduate entrant position for law students who have recently completed their university degree. It is a similar opportunity to that offered by the Courts and private law firms. To be considered for the Association’s position, applicants must have in interest in Human Rights and Inclusive Communities.

The Association welcomes Michael Cranley, a 2010 graduate from QUT as its inaugural graduate appointee. Michael will be engaged in individual, community and systemic advocacy working with John Mayo, the Association’s Executive Manager – Community Relations.

The Association is the peak body in Queensland for spinal cord injury which encompasses Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Polio and Transverse Myelitis. The majority of its members require mobility aids in order to be a pedestrian.

Since the Association came to public prominence in 1994 as a community advocate for its role in seeking equitable access to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, it has continued to promote inclusion, choice, access to services and venues and participation by all people to enhance the social and economic performance of regions, state and nation.

Currently, it is working with the three tiers of government in the development of Inclusive Communities through policy and action plans – and an Inclusive Community Champions Awards program, with the 2010 regional winners and overall State champion being announced at the Rick Hansen Man in Motion State reception hosted by the Premier on 15 February.

Issued 30 March.