If you have spinal cord damage and use a personal support worker or carer, it’s important to have an emergency plan developed in case your support worker or carer cannot attend a shift and no substitute carer is available. With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) situation resulting in mandatory self-isolation periods and additional health impacts, it’s […]
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Current updates and responses to coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, we are continuing to follow the latest advice and recommendations from health authorities including the Australian Government and World Health Organisation. The health and wellbeing of our members, clients, staff and community remains our priority, and we are taking a collaborative approach to managing this outbreak. While we are […]
Spinal Life introduces COVID-19 policy to financially support casual workforce
We are financially supporting employees from potential loss of income due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) with the announcement of its “casual cushion” policy. As a not-for-profit leader in specialist services for people living with spinal cord damage, we have introduced a policy to ensure employees continue to have income to support their families if they […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
We are continuing to monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and prepare for any possible impact on our members, clients, staff and services. We encourage you to regularly check the Australian Government’s Department of Health website for the latest advice and updates or read their FAQ for more information on the coronavirus. How you can […]
North Queensland forum promotes the benefits of inclusive tourism
We’ll be meeting with Far North Queensland tourism operators to promote the benefits of accessible and inclusive tourism at the Far North Queensland Accessible Tourism Forum on 3 March. The forum, held in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, will discuss findings from our recent investigations into Inclusive Tourism offerings in Far North Queensland (FNQ) […]
Healthy Living Centre receives funding boost from MAIC
The Queensland Government through the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) has generously pledged $3 million in support of the new Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre. The Centre will offer accessible accommodation and specialist services to support the health and wellbeing of people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities. Construction on the project has […]
Construction completes on Healthy Living Centre
Far North Queenslanders with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities are celebrating the completion of construction on an innovative centre that will bring services closer to home. The Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre has been under development on the corner of Lake and Smith Streets since earlier this year, with the finishing touches now […]
Spinal Life push to celebrate inclusive tourism champions
To help promote inclusive tourism, we’re calling for an introduction of an ‘Excellence in Inclusive Tourism’ award category in the Queensland and Western Australian Tourism Awards. With the holiday season approaching and nominations for the Queensland Tourism Awards opening early 2020, Executive Manager – Member Services Ross Duncan said this was a perfect time to […]
Nursing team joins marathon challenge for Terry
Erin Moore may be a keen runner, but she’s never faced a challenge like this before. The registered nurse will be joining 15 other staff members from the Princess Alexandra Hospital to take on the gruelling 50km GC50 Run Festival this Sunday, on behalf of Spinal Injuries Unit patient Terry Cokeley. Erin said she wouldn’t […]
Spinal Life welcomes increased disability parking penalties
We’ve welcomed the recent State Government announcement to double parking fines for drivers who illegally park in accessible spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced from mid-2020, the current $266 fine would increase to $533 for drivers parking in reserved spaces without a parking scheme permit. Our Chief […]