Hello Illawarra!

EmployAbility joining Peer & family Support Partnership day

The team from EmployAbility will once agin be supporting our SCIA Peer & Family Support team at the:

Illawarra Peer and Family Support Partnership Day
Friday, 19 September 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Join us for an inspiring and empowering afternoon designed especially for people living with spinal cord injuries in the Illawarra region. This is your chance to connect, learn, and discover the incredible support available to you and your family.

Plus, meet some of our amazing partners who offer resources and services from a wide range of organisations including:

  • Law Partners – Legal guidance and advocacy
  • Mogo Wheelchairs – Innovative mobility solutions
  • Robofit – Cutting-edge rehabilitation technology
  • SCIA Engage Resilience Program – Mental health and wellbeing tools
  • EveryHuman – Stylish and adaptive clothing
  • Local Regional Hospital Spinal Units – Connect with your local care teams

Don’t miss

Enjoy our Panel discussion with Daniel Kortekaas, Dan Holt and Brendon Smith from Law Partners on the important topic of TPD – Total and Permanent Disability Insurance and how you could personally benefit. Law Partners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

SJ Sarah-Jane

At 1pm, Sarah-Jane (SJ) Staszak, Blue Mountains Peer & Family Support Coordinator will present: “Mental Health After Spinal Cord Injury”, a personal conversation about resilience and mental wellbeing and SCIA’s Engage Program.

Special thanks to Win Stadium and Law Partners for their support of this event.

 
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot for a day of connection, empowerment, and community.

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If you have a physical disability and are looking for specialised support to assist you to find a role with a inclusive employer please feel free to join our talent pool.

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