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Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Based at Royal Rehab, the Stroke Recovery Association of NSW is a non-profit organisation that advocates for and provides a range of support and information services to people affected by Stroke and their families / carers. They are a strong member based organisation with over 1000 current members, 80% of whom attend a Stroke Recovery Clubs regularly.

The Stroke Recovery Association is a focal point for information about Stroke prevention and recovery. They provide services with include a 1300 telephone counselling line as well as easy to read information about stroke and the recovery process. With over 50 Stroke Recovery Clubs they have a strong network of support for survivors of Stroke throughout NSW.

As an organisation they are very active in working with NSW Health to influence policy to ensure that services for people affected by Stroke are maximised. They have a very strong commitment to Stroke Awareness and Prevention with a Strong media campaign during Stroke Awareness Week each September.

This past year has been particularly successful for the Association with the development of 8 new Stroke Recovery Clubs to add to add to their existing network of Clubs. However the highlight of the past year has been a very successful Stroke Awareness Week which included two conferences attracting over 200 participants in total and a launch of the new DVD “Roads to Recovery”.

Contact

Stroke recovery Association NSWstroke recovery
PO Box 3401
PUTNEY
NSW 2112
AUSTRALIA

www.strokensw.org.au

Phone: + 61(02) 9807 6422 or 1300 650 594
Fax: + 61(02) 9808 6173
Email: info@strokensw.org.au

Wheelchair Sports NSW wheelchair-sports

Wheelchair Sports NSW is based out of Royal Rehab. Supporting and conducting a wide range of wheelchair sporting events and programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels, in Sydney and across most of the state. Currently we cater for 14 different sports including; Athletics, Tennis, Basketball and Rugby.

Wheelchair Sports plays a pivotal role in developing the skills and experience of young people to become an elite sportsperson. The Paralympics this year saw many young athletes who had gained their confidence and skill through the facilitation of Wheelchair Sports NSW, compete successfully at this prestigious event.

Wheelchair Sports also engages in a range of events focussing on young people. For example the Youth and Road Trauma Forum sponsored by the NRMA to raise the awareness of road safety for more than 10,000 high school students. Primary school students were targeted at the Goulburn Schools Sports & Cultural Day, held every year in Goulburn and hosted by The Department of Education and Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

Contact

Wheelchair Sports NSWlogo
600 Victoria Road
Ryde NSW 2112
Phone: 02 9809 5260
Fax: 02 9809 5638
Postal address:
PO Box 3244
Putney NSW 2112

Email: admin@wsnsw.org.au
Website: www.wsnsw.org.au

Youthsafe

Youthsafe is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with a mission of “preventing serious injury in young people” aged 15 to 25.

While Royal Rehab focuses on the rehabilitation and community care end of the injury management continuum, Youthsafe represents the early part-working with young people, parents, educators, community professionals and other key decision makers to reduce the incidence and severity of injury.

Youthsafe’s programs and projects address areas where young people are at risk of injury, that is on the roads, in the workplace and in sport and recreation settings. Safe celebrating is a current priority given the higher incidence of injury that attends the misuse of alcohol.

A highlight this year was achievement of 3 years accreditation following external review by Quality Management Services. At the same time action plan objectives were successfully fulfilled with Youthsafe presenters engaging nearly 10,000 secondary school students and extending that reach were educational resources, forums and newsletters.

New resources developed included a ‘Youth events safety checklist’, a parent fact sheet about teenage bicycle helmet use and a web page about safety issues affecting children making the transition into adolescence. Youthsafe worked with Workcover and the Australian Retailers Association during the year on young worker safety initiatives and also commenced rollout of Youthsafe’s risk management program for sporting clubs called ‘SafeClub’. Advocacy with key decision makers is an ongoing role for Youthsafe and this included participation in the Staysafe Committee review on ‘Young Driver Safety and Education’.

Contact

C/- Moorong Spinal Unit
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
600 Victoria Road, Ryde NSW 2112
Phone: (02) 9809 4615
Fax: (02) 9809 6521
Postal Address:
Youthsafe
PO Box 3023
Putney NSW 2112
Email office@youthsafe.org
Website: www.youthsafe.org

Spinal Talk Incorporated

Spinal Talk Incorporated is a non-profit incorporated association providing information and support to assist people with spinal cord injuries. It also provides support to families, friends and carers of people living with spinal cord injury.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of those affected by spinal cord injuries and related conditions, by offering support and education to individuals and their families, health service providers and the general community. Our objective is to enable affected people with spinal cord injury and families to achieve their full level of independence and potential by providing resources, services and peer support. Our organisation focuses on the overall independence and wellbeing of individuals, providing skills to enhance their problem-solving abilities and enable them to make a successful adjustment to live with an acquired disability.

We are committed to promote an environment that promotes inquiring minds, stresses compassion and recognises the unique talents and potential of each individual. We are creating a place in which people will be encouraged to discover what is possible, to strengthen bonds and regain confidence. It will also be a place for creating and renewing hope, a place where we build our strength through sharing.

Spinal Talk objectives and goals

Most spinal cord injuries result in paralysis. But with the right support and information, people can still enjoy a full and independent life after spinal cord injury. SPINAL TALK Inc is a peer support group for peoples with spinal cord injury/disease (including Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, and Muscular Dystrophia) their families, friends and carers living in NSW. Its main objectives include:

At SPINAL TALK Inc, we give support, information and advise that enable and encouraged people to live independent lives. We recognise that people with spinal cord injuries returning home from hospital face the challenge of making a new life with a disability, with all the unique and complex issues that goes with their injuries. They need people who can understand their problems, people that have had similar experience and concerns. The support offered by peers with spinal cord injuries can help individuals maintain hope.

Ordinary Membership

To become a full member of Spinal Talk Inc and to renew your membership, you must satisfy the following conditions:
1. Have a spinal cord injury/related conditions, or directly affected by spinal cord injury/related conditions (spouses, children, parents, carers)
2. Obtain the approval of the Board of Directors
3. Pay an annual fee of $10
Download the membership form here.

Donating to Spinal Talk

Your tax-deductible gift to Spinal Talk will make a crucial difference to the lives of people who are rebuilding their lives after spinal cord injuries or diseases.

Ways to Donate:
• Download this donation form and send it to us by fax or post. Cheques must be made out to: Spinal Talk Inc.
• Online banking electronic transfer: ANZ Bank, BSB: 012256 Account No: 483612457

Become involved

We invite you to:
Spinal Talk
2pm, 3rd Saturday of each month
Charles Blunt Conference Room, Coorabel Building
Royal rehabilitation Centre Sydney, 227 Morrison Road Ryde NSW

We have many opportunities for members, interested community members who want meaningful volunteer work and have some fun. We are in need of:
• Peers: To reach out to newly injured people and inspire them, show them that there is life after spinal cord injury
• Volunteers: To work in office or to manage our phone support program, or to help with the electronic forum, We need volunteers to provide transportation to and from our group meetings, leisure activities and others social events. You may hold an answer for someone needing assistance with house maintenance, companionship.
• Event planning: You might have some time want to organise social events and we’ll benefit from the vast array of skills that you possess.

Contact

Dr Robert Zoa Manga
Phone: (02) 9808 9628
Fax: (02) 9808 8645
Email: robert.manga@royalrehab.com.au
Website: www.spinaltalk.com.au
Address:
59 Charles Street,
Ryde NSW 2112

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