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A win for advocacy: Ticketek’s new accessible booking platform

November 22, 2023 by Rachel Toune

Media Release Spinal Life Australia has welcomed Ticketek’s announcement that it has officially launched an online accessible ticket booking platform,creating a simpler way for people with disability, and their companions, family and friends to purchase tickets online. We have been working with Ticketek on this important issue for many months, with our Advocacy team and […]

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Filed Under: Media releases, Our news Tagged With: advocacy, tourism, accessible australia

Spinal Life and Move Mobility – a new business venture!

October 18, 2023 by Rachel Toune

At Spinal Life Australia, we are always focused on our mission of supporting accessible, equitable and empowered lives, and listening to feedback from our members, customers and community. A topic that is often raised is access to equipment, aids and assistive technology, from choosing the right equipment to overcoming challenges with delivery timeframes and troubleshooting […]

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Polio Awareness Month

September 25, 2023 by Ayushi Bharadwaj

Margaret polio survivor

“We’re Still Here” October is the Polio Awareness Month, and at Spinal Life Australia, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of polio survivors and raising awareness about the difficulties they face, especially later in life. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system and […]

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Filed Under: Media releases, Our news Tagged With: disability support, polio, post polio awareness

A win for advocacy: Spinal Injuries Unit funding announcement

August 22, 2023 by Rachel Toune

Media Statement Spinal Life Australia is delighted to acknowledge a significant step forward in addressing the pressing needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries. The State Government’s announcement of a $20 million investment to enhance the existing Spinal Injuries Unit (SIU) and the commitment to construct a modern replacement unit at the Queensland Spinal Cord […]

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Filed Under: Media releases, Our news Tagged With: advocacy, disability support, disability advocacy

Spinal Life and Cérge revolutionise accessibility in tourism

August 14, 2023 by Rachel Toune

Media Release If you are a Sunshine Coast tourism operators and businesses interested in the Access Accelerator program, click here to complete an Expression of Interest form. With almost 1 in 5 Australians living with a disability, Spinal Life Australia and Cérge are thrilled to announce their implementation of the ground-breaking Access Accelerator program, designed to transform […]

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Filed Under: Media releases, Our news Tagged With: advocacy, tourism, accessible australia, accessible tourism, accessible travel

Providing information and support to BlueCare customers

August 8, 2023 by Rachel Toune

We are reaching out to anyone who may be affected by BlueCare’s announcement that they will be ceasing NDIS community services from December 2023, which includes nursing, allied health and personal support.  We understand how important these services are in your daily lives, and wanted to get in touch and offer our assistance if needed. Below […]

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Filed Under: Our news Tagged With: disability support, Bluecare

Bevan departs on wheelchair scooter fundraising trip around Australia

April 26, 2023 by Rachel Toune

accessible australia ride

Spinal Life’s Access and Advocacy Officer Bevan Kearsley is travelling around the country on his wheelchair scooter for the Accessible Australia Ride, to raise funds to support people with spinal cord injuries. Bevan departed today (26 April), heading for his first stop at Byron Bay. His journey is expected to take more than two months […]

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Raising awareness of Transverse Myelitis for Rare Disease Day

February 28, 2023 by Rachel Toune

rare diseases day

Media Release Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is a life-changing event, and can often require significant changes to a person’s lifestyle. While this is challenging enough on its own, a lack of public knowledge on the illness due to its rarity can make adjusting to the diagnoses even more daunting. This Rare Disease Day […]

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Aged care sector encouraged to learn more about late effects of polio

February 27, 2023 by Rachel Toune

Margaret polio survivor

Media Release Australia has been officially polio-free since the year 2000 and the disease a long-forgotten part of our nation’s history for most people. However, polio’s legacy lives on for the estimated tens of thousands of Australian polio survivors [1]. To better understand late effects of polio and post-polio syndrome, the aged care sector is […]

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Spinal Life calls for no further delays to accessible housing

February 10, 2023 by Rachel Toune

housing access

Media Release A leading disability support organisation says it is extremely disappointed to hear media comments from Master Builders Queensland, calling on the Queensland Government to delay upcoming changes that will make new homes more accessible. Mandatory minimum accessibility standards will be introduced into the National Construction Code from 1 May, with a transition period […]

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