Let’s dig in to Spinal Life Takeaways
Welcome to Spinal Life Takeaways!
We have created a menu of bite-size segments called Takeaways featuring locally-sourced, and highly-experienced, Spinal Life team members to give you a taste of what’s available.
This series is jam-packed full of information so take a look at our menu below to get started.
Our Menu
Getting back to work is possible
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Finding a new career path is possible after sustaining a life changing industry, and this episode give the tips you need to get started.
Spinal Life Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Therapist, Tania, is on hand to give her expert advice to steer you in the right direction towards going back to work, study or volunteering.
Take the stress out of dealing with the NDIS
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Do you find the NDIS overwhelming? A Spinal Life Support Coordinator can be your personal NDIS navigator.
This episode we speak with Renata, a highly knowledgeable and passionate Spinal Life Support Coordinator and how she manages the nitty-gritty of budgets and service agreements so her clients don’t have to.
Take a look and see if you can benefit from a Support Coordinator.
It’s Game On with Sporting Wheelies
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Sporting Wheelies Chief Operating Officer, Dane Cross, is cheering everyone on, of all abilities, to get into sport.
Whether it be for fun, fitness or striving for the Paralympics. There is something for everyone at Sporting Wheelies, you just have to give it a go!
Take a look and learn about the different sports available and how to get involved.
Romance and Relationships
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No subject is ever off limits in our Spinal Life Takeaways segments!
Let’s talk about Romance and Relationships with the help of highly-experienced Spinal Life community nurse Deb, who has helped singles and couples alike find intimacy post-injury.
Yoga For Every Body and Ability
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Hear from Lisa Bidgood, qualified Yoga Instructor, talk about how Yoga can benefit everyone, of every ability.
Group yoga classes are available in Cairns and a great way to improve your physical wellbeing with improved respiration, balance and functional movement. Not to mention your emotional and mental wellbeing!
Low Level Assistive Technology for the Home
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Low Level Home Automation Assistive Technology is all about enhancing your independence.
There are so many products out there that it can feel a little overwhelming, so Spinal Life Assistive Technology Mentor, Jos Stocker, keeps it simple for us. We look at three key products that are game changers for people with a physical disability.
Getting back behind the wheel
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Want to get back behind the wheel but not sure where to start? Spinal Life driver trained Occupational Therapist, Patricia Pacheco, takes us through the process step-by-step.
We steer through on and off road assessments, car modifications and the different paths for a learner versus current drivers who have a change in function.
More Information about Driving Assessments
Ready to Get Started
Start the process of getting behind the wheel by completing this form and contacting our Customer Engagement team. Take a look at our Guides as well for some additional information.
Guide for Learner Drivers
If you are new to driving, let us take you through the process step-by-step as a Learner driver on how you can get behind the wheel. You can always contact us to help you along the way.
Guide for Current Drivers
For those who already have a license, but perhaps have had a change in function, or have been requested to get an updated medical clearance by your GP, this guide is for you.
Information for your GP
Your GP or treating physician may not be familiar with the forms required, so this is a great handout to provide them when you have your initial consultation to start the process.
Know before you go with Accessible Australia
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Did someone order accurate accessibility information?
Thankfully we have Nate, Spinal Life, Advocacy Officer, here to take us through Accessible Australia.
An app that features peer reviewed destinations from cafes, tourist attractions, accommodation and more so you know exactly what suits your needs best.
Let’s travel with confidence!
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Travelling post-injury can be a very daunting experience so let’s get some tips from the master, Tim McCallum.
He has travelled all over the world and learned how to create a ‘safe zone away from home’ so he has everything he needs at his destination.
Perhaps you have some tips too? Don’t hesitate to share them in the YouTube comments so others can learn how to travel with confidence!
All Aboard! Cruising with Confidence
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In our second travel episode we hit the high seas with the help of Natalie Toth, an avid cruiser and Spinal Life Support Coordinator.
She has some excellent tips about planning ahead, what to look for when booking and how to approach your first cruise. She also has a tip or two about funding.
Perhaps you have some tips too? Don’t hesitate to share them in the YouTube comments so others can learn how to travel with confidence!
Episode will air Thursday 25 January!
