Consumer Initiatives in Australia Global SCI Consumer Network - 29 October 2013
Formed in young men in hospital Only option: aged care facility (nursing home) Services: Peer support: rehab & transitional support Advocacy – individual & systemic Information Employment Activity-based rehabilitation (Walk On) Positive psychology (DPM) Transitional & respite accommodation Injury prevention - SIAW About Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
National Disability Strategy (2011): Inclusive and accessible communities Rights protection, justice and legislation Economic security Personal and community support Learning and skills Health and wellbeing Consumer Initiatives in Australia
National Disability Insurance Scheme ( ): Government funding doubled ($9bn > $18bn) Insurance scheme, focus on lifelong outcomes Funds paid to individuals, not organisations Individual choice and control National SCI Strategy Chair / Fellowship in SCI Research – global best practice Australian Spinal Injury Alliance More focus on program evaluation eg: SRoI etc Consumer Initiatives in Australia