Forward Ability Support

Welcome to Forward Ability Support (formerly ParaQuad NSW) Supporting people living with spinal cord injury to live their best life.

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

ParaQuad is very proud to announce that last Tuesday Anders Halvorsen, the Chairman of the ParaQuad NSW Board, was granted the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to those living with disabilities and to the community more generally. Congratulations Anders!

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Massive congratulations to @DylanAlcott winning his 11th Grand Slam Quad Wheelchair Singles title!

Victorious 6-2 6-2 over the UK's Andy Lapthorne at #RolandGarros

Simply brilliant #WheelchairTennis #YeahBaby #UpUpUp

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

The quad #WheelchairTennis final has started a little late but Dylan Alcott is on court now, playing Andy Lapthorne in the final!
Watch on on Foxtel 505, it is also on @kayosports or live scores are here: https://t.co/Nym0dT65aH
The first set is currently 2 - 2! #RolandGarros

[Dylan Alcott @DylanAlcott]

Finals day. Catch the match live on @foxsportsaus channel 505 and @kayosports from about 9/930pm AEDST. Let’s get it @rolandgarros 💪🏼🎾👐🏼🇫🇷

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

He's on his way - @DylanAlcott has won his semi-final in the quad #WheelchairTennis match at #RolandGarros against Sam Schroder!
#YeahBaby

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Would you like to tell your story about living with #disability to the ABC? Details below.

[Independent Disability Services @IDS_VIC]

The ABC is seeking stories from people living with a disability. Maybe you wish to share your lived experience, dispel a stereotype or highlight an issue you see affecting your community! You don't need writing experience to have your voice heard: https://t.co/PxIPowXhLz

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Good luck @DylanAlcott in your title defence at #RolandGarros #GoAussies

[TennisAustralia @TennisAustralia]

Dylan Alcott, who is currently in Paris for #RolandGarros, headlines our social round-up this week.

The world No.1 begins his title defence today. Good luck, Dylan! #GoAussies

https://t.co/QCQE2Z0Jn8

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Curtin uses #VR to help people with #SpinalInjury re-learn how to move - News and Events | Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia https://t.co/G7SfMIbUWf

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

The #WheelchairTennis action starts tonight at the #FrenchOpen2020

This evening, from around 8.00pm AEST the men's and women's wheelchair singles quarter finals will be played on court 9.

Link to the draw: https://t.co/Qek1eIvwx5
Link to live scores: https://t.co/pmSpNrKOMH

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Very much looking forward to Tim McCallum's rendition of the National Anthem at the #AFL Grand Final!

[9News Melbourne @9NewsMelb]

A St Kilda fanatic is set to live out a childhood dream when he takes centre stage at the GABBA to sing the National Anthem on Grand Final Day.

Quadriplegic Tim McCallum has defied the odds and hopes his Saints can do the same. @AliciaMuling9 #AFL #9News

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Daylight Saving from this weekend!
If you are in NSW, Vic, SA, ACT or Tassie then you need to move your clocks forward by 1 hour this Sunday 4 October.
Those residents in WA, the NT or Qld don't have to change their clocks as they do not follow daylight saving.
#DaylightSaving

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

The biggest junior wheelies camp in 39 years is on now! Huge bunch of kids having a great time thanks to Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT.

#WheelchairSports @wsnsw

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Applications for the 2021 ParaQuad Scholarship program are open!

You must be a ParaQuad member to apply, and all the info you need is here: https://t.co/X9zhQvcUiz

#Scholarship #Education #Internship #TAFE #University #RTO

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

The @DTA has released the updated style manual with many improvements for the use of language around #disability. Check it out here: https://t.co/VwB7LoZoZX

[Physical Disability Council of NSW @PDCNSW]

Some great information in this guide on the use of language including language around #disability. Worth everyone reading! @dana_advocacy @CIDvoice @SCIAust @linkdisability @abcnews @cityofsydney @smh @ParaQuadNSW @7NewsSydney @9NewsSyd @10NewsFirstSyd

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Great news! Applications for our 2021 Scholarship program will open 1 October!

ParaQuad members can apply for scholarships of up to $5,000 to cover the costs of courses, programs or initiatives that lead to greater skills and independence.

#Scholarship #Education

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

September 28 is International Day for Universal Access to Information. A campaign for universal access to info as key to enabling broader access to data, info & knowledge, empowering citizens to build a brighter future.
https://t.co/BAfzaEj3YE
#AccessToInfoDay #RightToKnow

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

It won't be too long before Wheelies With Wings is up, up and away and helping people with physical #disability to fly.
Check out their new website and also their flying dates.
#Flying https://t.co/yxYspYfhIS

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

National Carers Week is coming, and the icare foundation is hosting a webinar on 15 Oct from 12 noon AEST called Caring for the Carers, a panel discussion with carers & the wecare team from Carers NSW.
https://t.co/SOhrYqR8uO
#Carers2020 #WhyWeCare

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

@travelforall_ You are very welcome.

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Virtual zoos, museums and galleries: 14 sites with great free art and entertainment https://t.co/YZQkFNWI1p via @@travelforall_ #VirtualTours

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Sargood on Collaroy will reopen from this Friday 25 September! A process is in place to protect staff and guests from COVID-19 and bookings can be made for a min 3-night up to a max 7-night stay.
Latest info: https://t.co/sCsyMT7ppi
#SpinalCordInjury #ResortAccommodation

[Forward Ability Support @ForwardAbility]

Excellent opportunity to hear some great speakers discuss the National Disability Strategy. Its on 24 Sept from 1.00pm AEST. Link here to register: https://t.co/LCcVEYrEGs

@AusHumanRights #Disability