Wheelchair Skills days
Skills for Independence: Family Connections
Our tailor-made three day course is developed to equip people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) or other similar physical disabilities with the skills, knowledge and confidence to further their independence and wellbeing. This course is also designed to actively involve family members (including children) or companions who are a key support.
Whether you’re progressing through rehab, transitioning back home, wanting to upskill or adjust to a change in circumstances, this course has something for you. Developed and led by people with lived experience, the topics and activitis include: wheelchair skills, transfers, planning holidays or staying away from home, promoting independence, assistive technology, kayaking and handcycling / scooting (for the kids).
When: 24 - 27 November, 2022
Where: Sargood on Collaroy, a specialist SCI resort in Northern Sydney, NSW
Cost: Formulated on application, to meet individual support needs
Support: Arrangements can be made if you require care supports during your stay. Please call to discuss available funding/ sponsored place options with us.
To register interest or learn more, get in touch: community@aqavic.org.au or 9489 0777
What's Out There days
Discover your power
Our five-day motivational and goal setting course, Discovering the Power in Me, is specifically designed for people living with spinal cord injuries or similar disabilities. The course aims to help you and your family build hope, inner strength, resilience, and self-efficacy.
The next DPM course will begin later this year. If you express interest via the button below, we'll let you know when the dates are set.
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