NEWS
Have you visited the new SCIA website lately? Why the change? Analysis of the existing Spinal Cord Injuries Australia website told us that the huge amount of valuable information therein could be better organised to make navigation easier. It also told us that the old site was too busy, requiring visitors to read too much to find the right information. Streamlining the design and arranging the information differently would make a big difference. So, hopefully, you’re already finding that our new website is cleaner, simpler and more intuitive. If you haven’t visited it yet, then why not take a look at www.scia.org.au?
You can find it under the Resource tab in the orange navigation bar. All our services (National Disability Insurance Scheme, Exercise, Advocacy, Peer Support, Accommodation, Employment) are located right there on the home page, and will change from blue to orange when you hover over or make your selection. We’ve also included several videos. Have you seen the latest from Peer Support and NeuroMoves? There are even more on our SCIA YouTube channel and you can easily subscribe if you’d like to be notified
when new ones are added. The SCIA website has also been optimised for mobile devices, so it’s easier to scroll and navigate on your smartphone or tablet if you’re not using a laptop or desktop computer. It’s also fully searchable and our 1800 number and email contact address are always visible at the top and bottom of each page. If you have any constructive suggestions to make, then feel free to use the feedback form on the website, or post on the Community Forum.
New features The big news is the addition of the Community Forum! This is your place to seek advice, share information and generally express yourself. Anytime, anywhere. It’s easy to register and you can post right away. Share this great new resource with others, including carers, friends and family. We’ve also made one of SCIA’s hidden gems – our Resource Library – easier to find. This is a goldmine of information on a vast array of topics from across Australia and around the world. It’s regularly curated with searchable subject matter by our resident qualified librarian.
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Save the date: Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week in September Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week will be held from 2 – 8 September, to raise awareness of the daily lives of people who have a spinal cord injury. World Spinal Cord Injury Day forms part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, and will be held on 5 September. Keep an eye on www.scia.org.au for activities and events that you can be part of, or check out www.sciaw. com.au for further information. www.scia.org.au 5