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Relief, a gift,
a privilege;
whichever
way you
look at it, the
educational
scholarships
on offer from
ParaQuad NSW can make such
a dramatic impact on recipients’
lives. Last year, ParaQuad awarded
18 scholarships with a total value
of almost $50,000, to help improve
the employment prospects of
people with a spinal cord injury.
In this issue, two scholarship
recipients share how they are
pursuing their love of art, and how
a scholarship from ParaQuad lifted
the financial burden of studying
what they loved. With both working
towards exhibitions, it is heartening
to know that our organisation
provided assistance to help them
along their artistic journeys.
Chronic pain is experienced
by around 80% of people after a
spinal cord injury, according to Dr
Sylvia Gustin, who invites members
with SCI to take part in research
aimed at unlocking the reasons
for neuropathic pain. Research
volunteer Jason Tumpey, also a
ParaQuad volunteer, tells us what it
was like taking part in the research.
The NDIS core principles
of choice, convenience and
independence are at the heart of
everything we do at ParaQuad and
that will never change. We have
now included these three words in
our redesigned logo to show our
commitment to the continued roll
out of the NDIS and all that the
scheme promises those with a
spinal cord injury, their family and
carers.
With the latest NDIS news,
clinical stories and a feature on one
ParaQuad Attendant Care client,
the ongoing range of services
provided by ParaQuad are on show
this issue.
Regards,
Anders Halvorsen
Chairman
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ISSUE 1. AUTUMN 2016 Chairman’s
Column
4 Feature: Scholarship Helps Fan Pete’s Flame
7 Free Water and Energy Training Info Session
8-9 Healthspot: Home Automation
11 ParaQuad Poster Wins Award
12-13 Latest News
14-15 Feature: Spotlight on Mental Health
16-17 Feature: David’s Got a Love For Life
19 Peer Support Quarterly Tips
20 NDIS Update
21 ParaQuad Occupational Therapy Services in the Hunter
22-25 Northern Region Update
26 Bathers Way Becoming More Accessible
28 Royal Rehab Update
29 Liz’s Love of Art
30 News in brief
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ParaQuad Sydney Office
6 Holker St, Newington NSW 2127
PO Box 6347, Silverwater DC 1811
Ph: (02) 8741 5600
Fax: (02) 8741 5650
Email:
Membership Services Hotline:
1300 662 822
ParaQuad Northern Region Office
65 The Avenue
Wickham NSW 2293
Ph: (02) 4969 6388
Fax: (02) 4961 6101
Email
Editor
Elaine Deayton
Advertising Enquiries
Ph: (02) 8741 5627
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Board of Directors
Office bearers
Mr Anders Halvorsen* – Chairman
Mr Steve Osborne – Deputy Chairman
Directors
Mr Peter Debnam
Mr Brian Cohen*
Mr Philip McCrea
Mr John Renshaw
Mr Mark Tonga*
Ms Evonne Collier
Mr David Clarke
* Denotes person with a disability
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editor on (02) 8741 5627. Digital
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Disclaimer:
The views expressed in ParaQuad
News do not necessarily reflect those
of ParaQuad NSW (the Paraplegic and
Quadriplegic Association of NSW).
The publisher cannot ensure that
each advertisement complies with the
Trade Practices Act. Responsibility
rests with the advertiser.
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Cover image: Liz Green, ParaQuad scholarship recipient
in front of her Dean’s Award winning drawing
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