Cairns Regional Council had a chance to connect and strengthen relations with the region’s disability community in a recent meeting organised by Spinal Life Australia. Representatives and managers from Cairns disability service providers met with members of Council on Wednesday to discuss ways the organisations can work together to improve accessibility in the region and […]
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NDIS Pre-Planning Workshops
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be commencing in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and Moreton Bay regions from 1 January 2019. To support you through the pre-planning process, we would like to welcome you to attend a free NDIS Workshop, as listed below , where we will share our experience we have gained through […]
Christa goes from not in the know to ready to go for the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is set to have its biggest rollout yet on July 1, bringing major changes to support and funding for South East Queensland residents with a disability. With such an important event looming requiring major life decisions, exactly how much did South Brisbane resident Christa Schweizer know about what to […]
Chris uses spare time to build his skills and knowledge
Chris McGrady isn’t used to having a lot of free time. Before he sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident, Chris worked as both a literacy facilitator for remote indigenous communities and a service station attendant, often working seven days a week. While he’s no stranger to working long hours, Chris found […]
Criminologist warns of potential NDIS and other online scams
With the biggest Queensland NDIS rollout yet coming on 1 July, Brisbane criminologist Dr Jacqueline Drew says it pays to be vigilant about potential scams and frauds. “Whenever there is a new major product or scheme introduced, offenders will consider ways they can use it as a vehicle to perpetrate crime,” Dr Drew said. “For […]
Dane lives life to the fullest after injury
You can accomplish a lot while sitting down – just ask Dane Cross. Since sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2001 that left him with complete quadriplegia, the Brisbane Spinal Life member has gone on meet and marry the love of his life, Stacey, became a father to two beautiful boys, bought a home, started […]
Charlie wants the brakes put on proposed mobility device regulations
Brisbane resident and Spinal Life member Charlie Ford says changes to speed limits and restrictions for mobility scooters are unnecessary at best and restrictive and discriminative at worst. His response comes following a Senate inquiry into mobility device regulations and recent recommendations from Brisbane City Council to reduce the speed limit from 10km/h to 6km/h […]
Spinal Life welcomes Human Rights Act funding
Disability advocacy group Spinal Life Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of funding for a Human Rights Act for the State, as part of the 2018-19 Budget. The Anti-Discrimination Commission has been allocated funding of $2.3 million over four years, in addition to $616,000 per year in ongoing funding, for the operation and administration […]
Spinal Life offers resources to rural GPs supporting patients with spinal cord injuries
Spinal Life Australia is looking to offer information to assist regional and rural GPs in supporting patients with spinal cord injury or damage. The organisation will present at the upcoming Rural Doctors Association of Queensland (RDAQ) Conference, discussing the complications associated with living with a spinal cord injury and the importance of knowing where to […]
Employment Options program draws to a close
For more than 20 years, the Employment Options program has supported hundreds of people with a disability to build their business, return to work or stay in an existing role. As of 30 June 2018, the contract for this service will be concluding and the difficult decision has been made to not continue with the […]