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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 […]
Spinal Life brings specialised home support to WA
Western Australian member Jodi Gallon has welcomed the news that Spinal Life Australia will introduce specialised personal home support in the state. Jodi, who has spinal cord damage caused by the rare inflammatory disorder transverse myelitis, became a Spinal Life member to connect with other like-minded people in her community in 2018. Spinal Life is […]
Introduction of Human Rights Act to lead to a fairer Queensland
We have welcomed the introduction of a Human Rights Act for Queensland, which became law in Queensland Parliament today. We’re optimistic the introduction of the bill will preserve the fundamental human rights of all Queenslanders, including Queenslanders with a physical disability. “We see the establishment of a Human Rights Act as an opportunity to give […]
Disability Reform Council to make recommendation on nursing services funding
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council is expected to make its recommendations regarding nursing services support in Queensland under the NDIS soon. Currently, many Queenslanders with a physical disability cannot access funding for home nursing services due to a lack of clarification about whether funding should be covered by the National Disability […]
Workshops focus on self-advocacy
We’re holding a series of workshops throughout 2019, aimed at empowering our members to become self-advocates in their local communities. Our advocacy specialists will be sharing their tips on how to achieve positive outcomes, based on our experiences working with individuals on key issues impacting their daily lives. Each workshop includes a toolkit for members […]
Spinal Life teams up with the Brisbane Broncos
We’re happy to announce our official partnership with the Brisbane Broncos as part of their Charity Partner Program. The program supports charities through financial, merchandise and ticket donations as well as player appearances and additional support. The Charity Partner Program will support our Peer Support program to continue in the 2019-2020 financial year. The Peer […]
Spinal Life backs Rugby Australia recommendations
Spinal Life Australia hopes the recent Rugby Australia panel recommendations can help reduce or minimise the impact of spinal injury in Queensland’s GPS schools. Rugby Australia commissioned an independent panel review in response to four teenage players who sustained spinal cord injuries during rugby games or exercises during July and August 2018. On Saturday, the […]
Festive season office closures
With Christmas just around the corner, we would like to advise you of our office closures over the holiday season. All our offices will be closed from 4pm Friday 21 December and will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 27 December. For the New Year period, we will be closed from 5pm Friday 28 December and will […]