consumer initiatives in australia global sci consumer network - 29 october 2013
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Consumer Initiatives in AustraliaGlobal SCI Consumer Network - 29 October 2013
• 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
• 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 (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
