1. Consumer Initiatives in Australia Global SCI Consumer Network - 29 October 2013

2. Formed in 1967 - 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

3. 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

4. National Disability Insurance Scheme (2013-2019): 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