Rebuilding Lives, Empowering People and Preventing Injuries
The three day (Tuesday to Thursday) Personal Care Assistants (PCA) course is held at the Association’s Brisbane office, 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba.
Course dates for 2009:
For more information please contact the Association.
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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With your help, we can continue to provide vital support and services that rebuild lives, promote independence and prevent injury.
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"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!
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.
“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.
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”.
… that’s how one client, Josh Burry, views his personal care assistants.
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In 2008 the Toowoomba Post Polio Support Group launched their shoe exchange program.
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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. Order now ...
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