Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

11/10/2026

Meet Mark and Marvin.

Marvin has been caring for Mark since 2022. What began as a role as Mark’s primary carer has grown into being part of a dedicated team supporting Mark each day as he lives with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

In this video, Marvin shares what being a carer means to him, while Mark reflects on just how important carers are for people living with disability.

This Carers Week, we want to celebrate and make carers visible, recognising the people behind the support, the relationships they build, and the difference they make every single day.

11/10/2026

Who remembers to check in on the carer? This National Carers Week, our Social Work team is putting the focus on carers with a range of activities offering a chance to step away from the usual, try something different, share a meal, get outside or simply spend time with people who understand.

Who remembers to check in on the carer?

Care can become part of the everyday. The appointments, the little things that need doing, the days that don’t go to plan. And somewhere in the middle of all that, the person doing the caring can slip out of view.

This National Carers Week, our Social Work team is putting the focus on carers with a range of activities offering a chance to step away from the usual, try something different, share a meal, get outside or simply spend time with people who understand.

There’ll be scenic walks, guided movement, Paint, Plant & Grow, massage and brunch. No grand gestures. Just some time and space for the people who so often make it possible for others to keep going.

To all the carers in our Royal Rehab Group community, we hope you enjoy a little time for yourselves this week.

04/10/2026

For this episode, Susan speaks to Alexa Locke, Director with the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC) as she shares her story of growing up as a young carer caring for her father after he sustained a traumatic brain injury after a rock slide on a family holiday, how that experience shaped her career choice.

In addition, you will hear from Alexa about how she sustained a spinal cord injury during a medical mishap and how these events have shaped her career, her perspective and her life.

Visit SCIA’s Resource Hub at https://rebrand.ly/ash2wwn to listen to this and other episodes from our podcast.

30/09/2026

Our Representative Advocacy team will be holding an online NDIS Updates and Q&A Workshop on Wednesday October 14, where you can discuss the new changes directly with the NDIS Community Engagement team.

👉 Register your attendance at https://rebrand.ly/13d81b

30/09/2026

Our Representative Advocacy and Peer and Family Support Team are out and about again this October in NSW and the ACT.

Drop by to meet friendly faces, learn something new, and make your voice heard on local issues.

👉 Visit https://rebrand.ly/mdn0if4 for more!

29/09/2026

One in five people living in Australia have a disability.

For Elizabeth, a mother of three from Perth, WA, a diagnosis of Motor neurone disease (MND) brought many uncertainties, but one thing remained front of mind: being there for her children and the milestones she hoped to share with them.

In episode 5 of One in Five, she speaks openly about navigating change, adapting the activities she loves, and finding ways to stay active with her family.

Watch the full video at https://rebrand.ly/ygikwgl

23/09/2026

A huge thanks to Tattykeel who has been supporting our work since 2022.

This year, their ram named 'Inspiration' was auctioned for $6,000, bringing their total support to $92,000. The generosity of those who have contributed over the last four years has helped shape the lives of people living with a disability in areas that ordinarily wouldn't have had access to support.

23/09/2026

Are you thinking about going on a holiday? Check out this video of Fletcher who is one of our Youth Peer Mentors showing you how he gets on and off a plane as a wheelchair user.

Our Youth Peer Support program is for young people aged 12–24 who are living with a spinal cord injury.

If you are looking for a mentor who can talk to you about your next adventure as a wheelchair user let us connect you with fletcher: https://rebrand.ly/f2fq2lt

21/09/2026

Take charge of your mental health with our Engage Program next month on 7 October! This 10 week program is free, online and available to anyone living in Australia with an acquired disability.

Express your interest today https://rebrand.ly/owfmlf6

18/09/2026

Auctioning for a great cause!

The 13th annual Tattykeel Sale is coming to Black Springs, NSW, on 23 September, and this year, Tattykeel is generously auctioning a ram called 'Inspiration' to support Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s Peer & Family Support Program.

A huge thank you to the Tattykeel team for their ongoing generosity and incredible support.

We can’t wait to see what ‘Inspiration’ raises and share the results with you!