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ParaQuad NSW is a not-for-profit member-based association striving to support people with a spinal cord injury to achieve their choices in life.  ParaQuad is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. 

Formed in 1961, ParaQuad has provided vital care, support and clinical services to people with spinal cord injuries, their families and carers for more than 40 years.

It is estimated that around 10,000 people in Australia live with a spinal cord injury and between 300-400 new injures are reported each year.

People with disabilities often have difficulty in achieving their desired quality of life without support and assistance. After a spinal cord injury, it may take a year or more before the person can leave hospital and return to the community.

Even then, the journey is not easy. People with newly acquired spinal cord injuries may have to find a new and accessible place to live, and/or require assistance with activities they used to take for granted, such as getting out of bed, showering, toileting and shopping. In addition there may be ongoing health, adjustment and social issues to contend with.

ParaQuad provides a support system that aims to meet the needs of people with a spinal cord injury and their families at every stage of life.

The services are designed to help our clients with spinal cord injury to have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the community. 

ParaQuad’s services include

Free primary health care, including specialist spinal nursing, occupational therapy and social work services
Supported accommodation for people with transitional and long term care needs
Home-based personal support care
Information, advocacy and assistance
Training and community awareness programs
Continence and related healthcare supplies
   
ParaQuad NSW would like to thank all of our funding bodies, partners, sponsors and supporters for enabling us to continue to provide the highest quality service and care for people with a spinal cord injury.

ParaQuad NSW acknowledges the support of Gilbert + Tobin in providing pro bono legal advice



 

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  • 30 Jan 2012
    ParaQuad Transport Working Group Survey – Lower Hunter
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  • 30 Jan 2012
    Supported Living for People with a Disability
    The NSW Government today announced that Family Advocacy will run a series of information sessions about supported living for people with a disability, their families and carers.
     
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  • 25 Jan 2012
    'Disability & Ability: How Young People with Impairments make the Transition to Adulthood'
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