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Welcome to Forward Ability Support (formerly ParaQuad NSW)
Supporting people living with spinal cord

06/10/2026

Heading to ARNA 2026? Join us for the Gala Dinner on Oct 15th! 💙

We’re looking forward to connecting with the rehabilitation nursing community at ARNA 2026 in Launceston this October and the conversations won’t stop when the conference sessions finish.

Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia are proud to be sponsoring the Gala Dinner, bringing delegates together for an evening of connection, conversation and good company.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Register now and we’ll see you in Launceston!

🔗 Register: https://arna-2026.eventsairsite.com/

Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association - ARNA

04/10/2026

We’re looking forward to ARNA 2026!
We’re excited to come together at ARNA 2026 in Launceston and Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia are proud to be supporting the conference as Gold Sponsors.

We’re especially looking forward to connecting with all of you for some great conversations happening across the sector, sharing ideas and catching up with many familiar faces along the way.

If you’re heading to ARNA 2026, come and say hello to the Forward and BrightSky team. We’d love to see you there. 💙

01/10/2026

Mental wellbeing isn't only how we feel. It does not exist in isolation.

For people living with spinal cord injury, how they feel is often interconnected by different aspects of their daily life. Be it comfort, pain, sleep, confidence, connection, purpose and being able to take part in the things that matter.

At Forward Ability Support, this understanding sits at the heart of how we provide care. Our biopsychosocial approach looks at the whole person recognising that physical, psychological and social wellbeing are connected, and that each can influence the other.
For someone, improving wellbeing may start with finding the right equipment. For someone else, it could be rebuilding confidence, discovering new ways of doing things, reconnecting with others, or working with people who really listen and support what matters to you.

There is rarely one answer, because every person is different. And that's why our care is tailored to every individual's needs.

This Mental Health Month is a reminder that caring for the whole person means looking at the bigger picture.

💬 Which part of your wellbeing could use a little more care right now?

30/09/2026

There’s more to being a Forward Member.

Forward Membership is about being part of a community that understands life after spinal cord injury and this year, we’re adding even more reasons to be part of it.

Alongside access to Forward Scholarships, members can now look forward to a growing range of benefits, including member-only events, exclusive opportunities and benefits designed specifically for our community.
And there’s more to come.

Membership is just $20 per year for Ordinary Members or $15 per year for Supporting Members, giving you opportunities to connect, learn, participate and make the most of what the Forward community has to offer.

Already a member?
Keep an eye out for your renewal notice later this month and for more new member benefits coming your way.

Not a member yet?
Now is a great time to join and discover what Forward Membership has to offer.

https://fas.org.au/get-involved/membership/

29/09/2026

The place where you live shapes the life you live.
Ferguson Lodge has immediate availability for SIL accommodation.

Ferguson Lodge offers purpose-built accommodation designed for people living with spinal cord injury and neurological disabilities.
With experienced support workers, 24x7 care and specialist clinical expertise, support is tailored around each person’s individual needs, routines and goals.

There is currently no waitlist, and our team is accepting enquiries and referrals now.

Talk to our team about current vacancies and whether Ferguson Lodge could be the right fit.
Immediate availability. No waitlist.

📞 (02) 8741 5689
📧 [email protected]

27/09/2026

There's often more to a wound than what you can see.

For people living with spinal cord injury and neurological disabilities, wounds can develop for many reasons and often require more than surface-level treatment. Understanding the cause is just as important as treating the wound itself.

This Wound Awareness Week, we're recognising the importance of early assessment, expert clinical care and ongoing support to help prevent complications and support healing.

As a proud Gold Partner of Wounds Australia, we're committed to supporting greater wound awareness throughout the year. If you or someone you support is concerned about a wound, our clinical team is here to help with immediate availability. No Waitlist.

Contact us today:
☎️ (02) 8741 5689
📩 [email protected]

22/09/2026

Did you hear? Forward Membership has a fresh new look.

Whether you're already a member or thinking about joining, it's a great time to discover what's included.

Forward Membership means being part of a community that understands life after spinal cord injury.

From opportunities to learn, connect and grow, Forward Membership includes:

📚 Learn: Access to exclusive members-only webinars
🤝 Connect: Monthly newsletters and opportunities to stay connected with the Forward community.
🌱 Grow: Scholarships, quarterly Member Boxes and additional member benefits available to eligible Ordinary Members.

Already a member? Keep an eye out for your membership renewal notice later this month.

Learn more or become a member:
https://fas.org.au/get-involved/membership/

21/09/2026

The care our clients and community experience doesn't begin with our services or programs. It begins with the people behind it.

When people feel supported, valued and connected at work, they're better able to create those same experiences for the people and communities they support.

That's why we're incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row.

Thank you to our amazing team for creating a workplace where care extends beyond what we do, to how we work together every day.

17/09/2026

What a day! 💙

It was wonderful to be part of the Wheelchair Sports NSW / ACT Roll-a-thon Corporate Challenge, getting together with the community, having a bit of fun and helping raise awareness and support for people with a disability through participation in sport.

And we’re so thrilled to share that Team Forward & BrightSky Australia rolled their way into first place and were also the top fundraisers! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who rolled, cheered us on and supported our fundraising efforts. Most importantly, it was fantastic to come together behind a cause that helps create more opportunities for people with disability to participate in sport.

Here are a few highlights from the day.

📸 Cam Bloom & Kelly Wallace

13/09/2026

Opportunities and access can change the course of someone's life.
This belief is at the heart of why Forward & BrightSky support adaptive sport.

As the Wheelchair Basketball Australia national league wrapped up last month and the Manly Wheel Eagles lifted the trophy, were not just cheering from the sidelines, we were applauding what's possible when people are given an opportunity.

Here's a throwback to our fireside chat with Tom O’Neill-Thorne from the Manly Wheel Eagles, where he shares his journey with wheelchair basketball and what the sport means to him.

🎥 Watch Tom’s story here.

Manly Wheelchair Basketball Association

Address

6 Holker Street Newington
Sydney, NSW
2127

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61287415600

Website

https://fas.org.au/

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