On the last night of 2010, Dinesh Palipana was rushed to the hospital emergency room after his spinal cord was damaged in a car accident. In 2018, you can still find Dinesh in the emergency room – only this time, he’s the doctor. While his life-changing accident left him with quadriplegia, the Gold Coast University […]
News
Entertainment was on the menu for the Classic Wallabies Lunch 2018
Rugby fans were in their element at the 13th annual Classic Wallabies Lunch, held at the Pullman Hotel on 20 April. Guests enjoyed a day full of delicious food, cold beverages, shared stories and hilarious guest speakers at the Pullman’s opulent Presidential Ballroom. Guest speaker of the day was rugby sevens legend and former All-Black […]
Expo showcases the latest in innovative assistive technology
The Assistive Solutions Expo is back for 2018 with a brand-new venue, new guest speakers and new range of innovative technology on display. The free event will showcase the latest in assistive technology and equipment designed to increase the quality of life for people with a disability at all stages of their life journey. This […]
Rugby sevens legend signs on for Classic Wallabies fundraising event
Former All Black and rugby sevens legend Eric Rush has signed on to help raise funds for Queenslanders with spinal cord injury as the guest speaker for the upcoming 2018 Classic Wallabies Lunch. Mr Rush, regarded as one of the world’s most notable rugby sevens player, will share stories of his long and illustrious sporting […]
Polio survivor on mission to raise awareness of late effects
When Springfield Lakes resident Eric Rushton started experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness and difficulty swallowing, he chalked it up to part of the aging process. Despite his doctor reaching the same conclusion, Mr Rushton decided to investigate further as his condition continued to worsen. After a visit to a rehabilitation specialist, he discovered he was experiencing […]
Spinal Life Australia’s Assistive Solutions Expo returns for May 2018
One of our biggest events, the Assistive Solutions Expo, will be returning in 2018 on Saturday, 12 May. The biennial event will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest in assistive technology and equipment, educational and interesting guest speakers and useful information sessions. The event aims to provide people with a physical disability the information they need […]
Join our Board – expressions of interest open now
We’re calling for expressions of interest from people with lived experience to join Spinal Life Australia’s Board. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Board, which is leading Spinal Life through the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and beyond. To ensure we thrive under these changes, our Board needs to […]
Brisbane disability advocate welcomes NGR train decision
Spinal Life Australia member and disability advocate Bill Simpson believes the Australian Human Rights Commission made the right choice in rejecting a three-year exemption to discrimination laws to allow the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) trains to be put into service. Mr Simpson, a regular train user with incomplete paraplegia, welcomed today’s preliminary decision to reject […]
Spinal Life receive grant to fund essential rehabilitation equipment
Regional Queenslanders with a physical disability will be able to access state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment thanks to a $247,500 grant recently awarded to Spinal Life Australia. The funding, which was received as part of the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages program from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, will go towards purchasing equipment for the […]
Petition calls for mandatory accessibility after NGR train debacle
The State Government should introduce measures to ensure accessibility fiascoes like the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) train design do not happen again, according to a recent petition from Spinal Life Australia. Chief Executive Officer Michael Powell said discrimination law compliance and confirming full accessibility should become a mandatory part of the process for all future […]