Formed in 1961, ParaQuad NSW (Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of NSW) is a not-for-profit member-based association that aims to support people with a spinal cord injury to achieve their choices in life. ParaQuad continues to provide niche services including vital care, accommodation, support and clinical services to people with a spinal cord injury, their families and carers at every stage of life.
ParaQuad’s services include:
Accommodation services for people with transitional and long term care needs.
Information, advocacy and assistance.
Personal Care Services which provides in-home support to people with a physical disability.
Community Support and Wellbeing Service which provides specialist spinal nursing, occupational therapy and social work services.
Scholarship Program for people with a spinal cord injury.
Specialist Health Care Products such continence, wound care, skin care and mobility aids through BrightSky Australia.
Training, Education and community awareness programs.