ParaQuad NSW, Australia
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 28 Nov 2010 - Updated: 24 Mar 2013
Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications
Synopsis: ParaQuad NSW is a not for profit member-based association striving to support people with spinal cord injury to achieve choices in life.
Introduction
ParaQuad NSW is a not-for-profit member-based association striving to support people with spinal cord injury to achieve their choices in life.Main Content
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 almost 50 years.
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 cost for this personal care is between $190,000 - $300,000 per year.
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:
- Home-based personal support care
- Information, advocacy and assistance
- Continence and related healthcare supplies
- Training and community awareness programs
- Clinical practitioners specializing in spinal cord injury
- Supported accommodation for people with transitional and long term care needs
Facts on Spinal Cord Injuries in Australia:
- Between 300-400 new injuries are reported each year
- It is estimated that around 10,000 people in Australia live with a spinal cord injury
- After a spinal cord injury, it may take a year or more before the person can leave hospital and return to the community
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.