UPDATE: The 2019-20 Queensland Budget announcement included $61.9 million over two years for “a temporary measure to ensure NDIS clients are able to access critical supports while interface issues between the NDIS and mainstream services are resolved.” While no further details are currently available, this is a promising announcement and we hope community nursing services […]
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Renew your membership and be part of our community
It’s that time of year again – membership renewals are now due. Being a member means being part of our Spinal Life community, as well as having access to our services including peer support, individual advocacy assistance, discounted equipment hire, and more. As a member, you’ll have an active voice in our organisation and our […]
Teamwork helps Wil access the NDIS and achieve his goals
Brisbane member Wil Wiemann knows a bit of teamwork can make a big difference. Wil’s NDIS experience was not off to the best start after his first application was rejected for insufficient evidence to prove he was disabled enough to be eligible for funding. “I have progressive spastic paraplegia and I’m almost paralysed from the […]
Spinal Life welcomes $21m accessible taxi funding
We’ve welcomed today’s announcement of a new $21 million fund launched by the State Government to improve and modernise Queensland’s Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WAT). Spinal Life Chief Advisor – Government John Mayo said the funding would help to improve a currently aging fleet of WATs and ensure wheelchair users in Queensland could continue to access […]
Golfers with disabilities advised to swing by upcoming golf clinic
Cairns residents with a disability are invited to an upcoming golf clinic where they can practise their swing using the ParaGolfer, an all-terrain wheelchair designed specifically for golfing. The event, sponsored by Spinal Life Australia, will be held on Friday May 24 during the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. Empower Golf founder James Gribble will […]
Taxi scheme extension to benefit Queenslanders with disabilities
Disability support organisation Spinal Life Australia has welcomed today’s State Government extension of the Taxi Subsidy scheme for NDIS participants for another 12 months. Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad announced an additional $6 million will be committed to continue the subsidy payment to 2020, after it was initially due to end for NDIS participants from June […]
Changes to our equipment hire service
For many years, Spinal Life Australia has offered a small range of equipment for members, clients and businesses to hire throughout the state. Over the years, we have identified that people would like to be able to access a wider range of quality equipment for hire and as a result, we have now decided to discontinue […]
Public letter to Queensland Government – extend the Taxi Subsidy Scheme today
Fourteen peak bodies and disability organisations, including Spinal Life Australia, have released a public letter appealing to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey to extend the Queensland Taxi Subsidy (TSS) for NDIS participants. Read the letter below: On behalf of Queenslanders with disability, peak bodies and disability organisations we call on Minister for […]
First floor taking shape on Healthy Living Centre
The site of our Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Cairns is a hive of activity, as the project starts to take shape. The $12 million Centre will bring specialist services closer to home for people with spinal cord damage and related physical disabilities across Far North Queensland, including accessible accommodation, allied health, a rehabilitation […]
Peer Support team to provide mentorship and guidance in WA
Karen Harvey is looking forward to helping others through their spinal cord damage journey, as one of seven members of the newest Spinal Life Australia Peer Support team in Western Australia. The Peer Support team will provide advice, mentorship and guidance to members of the WA community who have sustained spinal cord damage, drawing upon […]