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ParaQuad Community Services

We aim to empower people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) to achieve their potential.

For over 45 years, ParaQuad NSW has provided services to people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.

ParaQuad takes pride in offering services and products to assist people with an SCI or a similar disability have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the community.

ParaQuad NSW is a not-for-profit association and relies on the generous support from members of the community to allow it to provide these much needed services.

ParaQuad Community Services brings together three teams: (for more information click on the blue bars below)

1. Primary Health Care Team

working with:

• People with SCI, their families and carers
• Health professionals

focusing on:

• Health Promotion Program: long-term health maintenance and improvement for people with SCI
• Specialist Services: Supportive Care Program with a new Social Worker, Splinting Clinic, Consultancy Service, Hotline for Health Professionals (02) 8741 5674
• Education & Training: Health professionals, people with SCI, families & carers
2. Community Housing Team

working with:

• People with SCI
• Local government areas
• Housing & accommodation providers

focusing on:

• Access: community access, advice to local government, home modifications
• Suitable Housing: partnerships with housing providers, development of website for accessible housing
• Education & Training: Community Housing package - education about what makes houses 'accessible'
3. Accommodation and Care Team

working with people with SCI, and focusing on:

• Accommodation & Care: Ferguson Lodge, Community Housing, Berala/Boomerang House, Attendant Care Program
• Education & Training: Attendant Carers, people with SCI, partnership with other service providers

ParaQuad Community Services is built on a solid foundation of:

• Partnerships and liaison with other agencies working in the area
• Sustainable funding
• An expert and committed workforce
• Quality services and a commiment to meeting clients' needs

 
 

 
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  • 24 Jun 2008
    A Guide to Transport and Government Services for people with a disability.
    A World Youth Day 2008 brochure.
     
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  • 19 Jun 2008
    "Guide to Transport and Government Services for Pilgrims With A Disability"- released by NSW Government.
    The guide includes detailed information on access routes and transport for people with disabilities who are coming to World Youth Day.
     
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  • 19 Jun 2008
    Wheelchair Users Study Group to Arizona, USA – Call for Interest.
    International Study Group- Applications close on Friday, 29 August 2008.
     
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  • 19 May 2008
    "Our Services" Expo
    Held at Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club.The Expo is targetted at workers in the community services sector and will display a range of agencies.
     
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