Every business knows the importance of good customer service, but what about those customers that don’t or can’t even make it through your front door? ‘Good Access’ is not only […]
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Hello Sunshine: A guide to accessibility in the Sunshine Coast
Everybody loves a holiday or day out in Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast region. So if you’re lucky enough to visit as part of your job, you’ve really hit the jackpot. […]
Out of the bunker: Getting back on the green
When Russell Spencer had a spinal stroke in 2018, one of the hardest things he had to face was the idea that he might never play golf again. But, happily, […]
Peer Support Officer to sing AFL Grand Final national anthem
Spinal Life Australia has congratulated Brisbane singer Tim McCallum, who has been chosen to perform the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final in Queensland on Saturday 24 October. The […]
Perth businesses encouraged to review accessibility for Awareness Week
For Doubleview resident Karen Harvey, who sustained a spinal cord injury at the age of 22, accessibility means freedom and confidence. During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2020 (7 to […]
Students focus on accessibility in kayak platform design competition
Industrial Design students are working to remove barriers and make it easier for people with a physical disability to go kayaking in south-east Queensland’s lakes and dams as part of […]
Advice and resources on planning for emergency care
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
