We welcomed a visit today from Queensland Deputy Premier and South Brisbane MP Jackie Trad at our head office in Woolloongabba. The visit was an opportunity for Ms Trad to hear more about our organisation’s work in her electorate as well as throughout Queensland. The Deputy Premier met with our new Chief Executive Officer Mark […]
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Partnership strengthens support for spinal cord damage community
A new partnership will help people with spinal cord damage to better manage one of the most common effects, which is often not recognised by the general public. We have partnered with Coloplast to provide a range of initiatives to promote effective continence care and support services to improve health and wellbeing. The partnership includes […]
World Polio Day 2019 event to feature specialist speakers
To commemorate World Polio Day, we will be holding a special event with a range of informative guest speakers who will discuss topics such as rehabilitation, wellbeing, dieting, vaccination and more. Dr William DeMayo, a rehabilitation specialist with a special interest in post-polio, will be presenting and answering questions via video link from Abu Dhabi. […]
Renae and Spinal Life call for NDIS funding for carers during hospital stays
The National Disability Insurance Scheme was introduced to improve the lives of Australians with a disability, help them to gain independence and make their own choices. Brisbane member Renae O’Hara said the scheme had failed in all three aspects by not allowing funding to be used for personal support workers during hospital stays, assigning that […]
Spinal Life welcomes new CEO
Spinal Life Australia’s new Chief Executive Officer, Mark Townend AM, is excited about navigating both the opportunities and challenges that will come his way. Having been the CEO of RSPCA Queensland for 19 years, Mark has been looking for a change, where he can share and grow his extensive skills and experience. He said he […]
Lachy shares his injury and NDIS journey for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
A nasty fall in 2018 would be the start of an ongoing journey of self-discovery for Brisbane member Lachy Chapman. Mr Chapman shared his story of sustaining paraplegia as part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, running nationally from 2 to 8 September. “Going through a trauma like that forces you to really find out who […]
Alan retires after a decade on the Spinal Life Australia Board
Alan Ashford has made the decision to resign from his role as Chair of the Spinal Life Australia Board as of today in completion of his 10-year term. Acting Chief Executive Officer Pauline Davis said the organisation was very fortunate to have Alan’s knowledge and experience in guiding the organisation, including his five years as […]
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week focuses on NDIS success
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, running this year from 2 to 8 September, highlights current issues impacting people living with spinal cord injury. The week is a national initiative of the Australian Spinal Injury Alliance, representing eight of the country’s leading spinal cord injury organisations, including Spinal Life Australia. After feedback from people with spinal […]
Chair donation helps people with spinal cord injuries gain travel confidence
Patients who have recently sustained life-changing spinal cord injuries can now be more prepared for airline travel when they leave hospital, with direct access to equipment that is used on aircraft. Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, recently donated an aisle chair to the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Spinal […]
Townsville Mobility Map launched to chart city accessibility
Townsville City Council has launched an accessibility map for residents and visitors who use wheelchairs, using information gathered by Spinal Life Australia members. The Mobility Map was launched by Council yesterday and helps people who use a wheelchair or mobility device plan the most efficient routes throughout the Townsville CBD. The Mobility Map is easy […]