We’ve welcomed today’s announcement of a new $21 million fund launched by the State Government to improve and modernise Queensland’s Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WAT). Spinal Life Chief Advisor – Government John Mayo said the funding would help to improve a currently aging fleet of WATs and ensure wheelchair users in Queensland could continue to access […]
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Golfers with disabilities advised to swing by upcoming golf clinic
Cairns residents with a disability are invited to an upcoming golf clinic where they can practise their swing using the ParaGolfer, an all-terrain wheelchair designed specifically for golfing. The event, sponsored by Spinal Life Australia, will be held on Friday May 24 during the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. Empower Golf founder James Gribble will […]
Taxi scheme extension to benefit Queenslanders with disabilities
Disability support organisation Spinal Life Australia has welcomed today’s State Government extension of the Taxi Subsidy scheme for NDIS participants for another 12 months. Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad announced an additional $6 million will be committed to continue the subsidy payment to 2020, after it was initially due to end for NDIS participants from June […]
Changes to our equipment hire service
For many years, Spinal Life Australia has offered a small range of equipment for members, clients and businesses to hire throughout the state. Over the years, we have identified that people would like to be able to access a wider range of quality equipment for hire and as a result, we have now decided to discontinue […]
Public letter to Queensland Government – extend the Taxi Subsidy Scheme today
Fourteen peak bodies and disability organisations, including Spinal Life Australia, have released a public letter appealing to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey to extend the Queensland Taxi Subsidy (TSS) for NDIS participants. Read the letter below: On behalf of Queenslanders with disability, peak bodies and disability organisations we call on Minister for […]
First floor taking shape on Healthy Living Centre
The site of our Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Cairns is a hive of activity, as the project starts to take shape. The $12 million Centre will bring specialist services closer to home for people with spinal cord damage and related physical disabilities across Far North Queensland, including accessible accommodation, allied health, a rehabilitation […]
Peer Support team to provide mentorship and guidance in WA
Karen Harvey is looking forward to helping others through their spinal cord damage journey, as one of seven members of the newest Spinal Life Australia Peer Support team in Western Australia. The Peer Support team will provide advice, mentorship and guidance to members of the WA community who have sustained spinal cord damage, drawing upon […]
Extend the Taxi Subsidy Scheme – sign our petition today!
Spinal Life Australia is calling on the Queensland Government to extend the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) for two years for NDIS participants, with this critical funding set to cease on 30 June 2019. This state-based scheme subsidises half of the taxi fare, up to a maximum subsidy of $25, with approximately 10,600 NDIS participants […]
Members asked to provide feedback for Royal Commission on Aged Care
We’re gathering input from our members and clients about their experiences as part of a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. To inform our submission, we’ve developed a survey for members and clients over 65 to provide their feedback on their experiences of the aged care system. The Royal Commission […]
Chief Executive Officer resigns from Spinal Life
It is with regret that we announce that after three and a half years with Spinal Life Australia, Michael Powell, CEO, has resigned, effective 6 March 2019, after being declared bankrupt on that day. Michael’s bankruptcy arose through personal business dealings prior to his tenure with Spinal Life Australia. However, under the Corporations Act 2001 […]