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 […]
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Spinal Life calls for no further delays to accessible housing
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 […]
Motorised wheelchair and mobility scooter legislation
In Queensland, there have been changes to legislation for the use of Motorised Mobility Devices (MMDs), which includes motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters. In Queensland, there have been changes to […]
Get ready for storm and cyclone season
As we move further into summer, it’s important to ensure you are prepared in the event of an emergency, including storms, cyclones, and bushfires. For residents in the northern parts […]
Exploring accessible travel in Mandurah
Less than an hour from Perth lies Western Australia’s largest regional city, Mandurah – or Mandjoogoordap, an Aboriginal Nyoongar word meaning ‘meeting place of the heart’ – and it’s also […]
Tips to help you find accessible accommodation
We have prepared this guide to assist you with assessing whether accommodation is accessible, to help make your trip a more seamless experience. When booking accommodation, here are a few […]
How can Assistive Technology make your life easier?
Assistive technology and home automation is providing a new lease on home life for many people with disability. There’s been a revolution in smart home technology over the last few […]
6 Tips For Keeping Motivated With Your Exercise Program
Stay Dedicated To Being Motivated We asked one of our Exercise Physiologists, Ernest Starowicz, to share his expert advice about how to keep motivated when you’re getting back into exercise. […]
Our Rockingham Holiday Hot Spots
The results are in from Spinal Life’s latest accessibility review: this time, it’s all about Rockingham! Accessible Rockingham Rockingham is a lovely spot about 45-minutes south of Perth. With 37 […]
What is SDA Housing?
A quick look at the complicated world of specialist disability accommodation. Keep hearing about SDA, but not quite sure what it is or if it relates to you? To find […]