AQA Community

Want to work with AQA? We're on a mission to transform lives, and we need passionate professionals like you to join us. At AQA, we've been dedicated to serving our community for over 35 years. Originating from a profound need to enhance accessibility and support for individuals with spinal cord injuries, we've evolved into assisting those facing a diverse range of physical and psycho-social challenges. Why Work With Us? We offer flexibility, professional growth, community engagement and innovation. Ready to join the team? There's many ways to do so, from office-based roles to volunteering and peer mentoring. Click the link below to find out how you can join us on our mission. https://lnkd.in/ggiihH4V #HiringMelbourne #OccupationalTherapist #AlliedHealth #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityAustralia

Today is R U OK day. This years theme is 'any day', and no one understands that better than our own peer support team, harnessing their lived experience to have meaningful conversations with community - every day. Often the conversations within peer support involve themes of mental health, so this #RUOKDay, we went straight to our peer support team for their advice on how to ask this question more meaningfully. #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #RUOKDay2024 #DisabilitySupport

September is Pain Awareness Month—a time to shed light on the challenges faced by those living with chronic pain. Join the conversation, spread awareness, and learn how you can be an ally. More info, here: [https://lnkd.in/ggiihH4V] #PainAwarenessMonth #ChronicPain #WomensHealth #InvisibleIllness #InvisibleDisability

We’re so grateful for our incredible team of Support Workers! 🌟 We had a blast throwing a series of events to show our appreciation. A huge thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! Special shout out to Agnes, one of our support workers, whose been with AQA for 17 years, and winner of the door raffle prize! 👏 Thinking about joining our team? Check out the “Work With Us” page on our website to learn more [https://lnkd.in/ggiihH4V] 🌟 #DisabilitySupport #WorkWithUs #DisabilityInclusion

In case you missed it, this week is #SpinalCordInjuryAwareness week, and yesterday was World SCI day. To spread awareness we went direct to our team to share what they had learnt about Spinal Cord Injuries since starting at AQA. Today we bring you part 2, featuring our CEO, Kristian Dauncey. #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #WorldSCIDay #SCIAwarenessWeek

Today, on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day we're spreading awareness direct from our very own team. Earlier this week Lenny, Community Network Coordinator, went around the AQA office to see what some of our staff had learnt about SCI since starting in their current roles. Here's what they had to say! Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow. In the meantime, check out more from our team here: [https://lnkd.in/ggiihH4V] #SCI #SpinalCordInjuryAwareness #DisabilityAustralia #DisabilityInclusion #SpinalCordInjury

September at AQA Community is packed with valuable events, including both power and manual wheelchair skills sessions, plus network lunches across Victoria. If you or someone you know is keen to improve their wheelchair skills or connect with a vibrant, like-minded community, we can help. Access our events calendar here: [https://lnkd.in/ggiihH4V] #DisabilityCommunity #WheelchairSkills #WheelchairTravel

We have been so lucky to have Amy as a part of the AQA team over the past year, joining us as a Graduate Occupational Therapist and very quickly becoming an integral part of the community. Just look at the video collection of memories and adventures across the last 12 months! The downside to having such a fantastic team however, is when you have to say goodbye! We wish Amy McKernan the best of luck on her next adventure in Canada. And on that note, we are accepting expressions of interest from both OT's and Grad OT's interesting in joining the AQA team. Simply head to our careers page for more info [https://lnkd.in/gY5MgVQc] #OccupationalTherapy #DisabilityAustralia #DisabilityCommunity

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is seeking participants for crucial research on accessing information, advice, and referrals for support services. Whether it's for yourself or someone you care for, your insights can shape government responses to the recommendations from the Independent Review into the NDIS. 📅 How to Get Involved: Email GFSupports@aifs.gov.au for more information on how to participate

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our most recent 'What's Out There Day' in collaboration with @AustinHealth. Featuring a lived experience panel, lots of friendly exhibitors, activities, and sports to try, we always enjoy hosting these experiential days for our community. #DisabilityAustralia #SpinalCordInjury #AdaptiveSport #VicHealth #AusHealth