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Why is your support so important?
For over 50years, ParaQuad NSW has provided services to people with spinal cord injuries and other related disabilities.
Every year, with little government funding, we support hundreds of fellow Australians in NSW who have been affected by spinal cord injury.
ParaQuad promotes a person’s independence after spinal cord injury by offering specialist spinal consultancy provided by clinical nurses, occupational therapists and a social worker; as well as provide training for community health professionals and personal care services.
These services enable people after injury to get back to work or study, to find modified accommodation and access for a wheelchair, to keep healthy, and do the everyday things that we take for granted: shopping, showering or simply signing a name.
By promoting independence, the personal, social and economic benefits are significant.
This is where you, as an employee, can step in.
By participating in Workplace Giving Program a regular contribution from your wages (no matter how small) will make a difference. With ParaQuad’s expertise and your support, together we can help people after a spinal cord injury achieve their potential.
What is Workplace Giving?
Workplace Giving is a highly effective way to make a difference for fellow Australians in NSW living with spinal cord injury.
When you join the program, you decide how much you would like to give and how often. This amount is then automatically deducted from your pay on a monthly or fortnightly basis and forwarded to ParaQuad by your employer.
An Australian Tax Office ruling allows a reduction of taxable income of employees by the donated amount at the time of the donation, prior to paying tax. Both are benefitted: ParaQuad and You. ParaQuad receives 100% of donations for use in essential projects and you are awarded this tax benefit immediately, that is, pre-tax.
If your employer does not already have a Workplace Giving Program in place, it can be easily set up through ParaQuad.
What are the benefits for you, as an employee?
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Deductions are tax deductible |
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It’s a simple way to give |
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There’s an upfront tax benefit |
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It’s hassle-free with a direct debit from your pay |
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Its’ a cost-effective method of giving |
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Your employer may offer matching contributions |
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It’s flexible and donations can be changed or stopped at any time |
What could your Workplace Giving achieve for people with a spinal cord injury today?
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Workplace Giving provides a regular, reliable income for ParaQuad’s programs; for example, an Accessible Housing Kit is needed |
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Helps fund vital projects such as the rebuilding of accommodation facilities at Ferguson Lodge and upgrading of Berala |
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Helps fund innovative services; for example, a dedicated wheelchair accessible real estate website |
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Helps build ParaQuad’s expert workforce; more nurses, occupational therapists, accommodation and health promotion team - all specialists in spinal cord injury care |
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Ensures ParaQuad’s critical core activities can continue |
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Enables ParaQuad to plan for our future |
What are the benefits of Workplace Giving for your employer?
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It supports a cause employees care about |
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It enhances corporate reputation and profile |
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It expands business and community partnerships |
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Is cost-effective with no registration or joining fee |
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Tax-deductible corporate matching options are possible |
For more information please email workplacegiving@paraquad.org.au or call (02) 8741 5600.
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