Winter 2018 edition of The Advocate magazine is hot off the press!
Check out the latest edition of the Advocate magazine from our affiliate partner Spinal Life Australia (SLA). Click here to view.
This edition is focused on showcasing and sharing innovation from SLA's annual Assistive Solutions expo. It takes a look at the world of assistive technology through VR googles, features information on how the NDIS classifies technology, an interview with a member who can control nearly everything in his house from his chair, a look at how virtual reality can assist in rehabilitation, your guide to avoiding cyber scams and more.
The Hopkins Centre is featured in the publication, building on a successful inaugural year and first Advisory committee meeting (page 34).
Other key mentions:
- Our Back2Work program partnership with SLA - providing early intervention vocational rehabilitation to patients of the Spinal Injuries Unit of Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital and really making a difference in peoples lives with spinal cord injury returning to work (page 21 and 38)
- Spotlight on THC Ambassador Dr Dinesh Palipana, his story, interest in spinal cord research and founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia (page 5)
- Griffith University's global research collaboration with the Spinal injury project (page 34)
- NIISQ on supporting participants with assistive technology (page 35)
