OUR PURPOSE
To create a world where people with spinal and neurological conditions and their loved ones thrive .
Founded by people living with spinal cord injury in 1967.
National footprint delivering a variety of programs to support thousands of people living with disability each year.
People with disability make up over 25% of our staff, and the majority of our board live with a spinal cord injury
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: SUPPORT OUR GIVING DAY!
Does your organisation seek to create positive change, demonstrate good corporate citizenship and support your social responsibility goals?
Are you an inclusive workplace and encourage your staff
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those living with spinal cord injury and neurological conditions?
JOIN US
TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER IN SUPPORTING SCIA GIVING DAY !
Together, let’s create a society that embraces diversity, values inclusion , and opens doors of opportunity for every individual .
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WHY SUPPORT SCIA GIVING DAY?
As well as making a positive impact for people with disability, make a strategic move for your organisation's corporate social responsibility endeavours .
IMPACT LIVES
Your contribution will have a direct and tangible impact on the lives of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions.
DISABILITY AWARENESS AND INCLUSION
Boost Workplace Inclusion: Show your commitment to diversity and inclusion by supporting a cause that promotes disability awareness in the workplace. Your support sends a powerful message to employees, clients, and stakeholders that your organisation values equal opportunities for all.
POSITIVE BRAND IMAGE
Strengthen your brand's reputation as a responsible and compassionate organisation. Aligning with our Giving Day demonstrates your dedication to social causes and will earn recognition for your good corporate citizenship.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND MORALE
Engage employees in this impactful initiative. Encourage them to contribute, volunteer, or form fundraising teams, foster a sense of purpose, teamwork, and employee satisfaction.
NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION
Connect with like-minded organisation’s, influencers, and community leaders to forge valuable partnerships, expand your network, and explore future collaboration opportunities for broader social impact initiatives.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
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6 With the help of generous corporate supporters, and major donors, we seek to secure a pool of matched giving funds to support our Giving Day . Your sponsorship will allow all donations on Tuesday 5 September to be doubled i.e. $1 becomes $2, etc. WHAT IS MATCHED GIVING? Every gift to the platform on SCIA Giving Day is doubled ie.1x1 $50 becomes $100 $250 becomes $500 $1000 becomes $2000 $ = $ DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Dollar for dollar, every donation will be matched. Until match giving funds expire. $ = $ $ MATCHED GIVING CORPORATE SUPPORT Contact us to discuss how you can become an SCIA Giving Day Supporter. Contact Dianne Lucas on (02) 7202 0899 or email dlucas@scia.org.au BECOME A CORPORATE SUPPORTER FIND OU T MORE
ONLINE EVENT ACCESSIBLE IN YOUR WORKPLACE REMOTE WORKERS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Boost team wellbeing, increase disability awareness and inclusion
The SCIA Great Australian Trivia Challenge is designed to promote teamwork, communication, problem
The trivia challenge will be a live hosted, online interactive experience, allowing teams and individuals
Trivia questions will include general knowledge, disability inclusion-based questions, music and who am I - duration 30 minutes.
This is a great corporate activity to boost team wellbeing, increase disability awareness, and inclusion in your workplace and support a great cause.
View our Supporter options or speak to our Fundraising Manager for more information.
REGISTER
LIVE WEBINAR’s and Q&A ONLINE SESSIONS
10:30am - 11am AEST
DISABILITY INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
2:30pm – 3:00pm AEST
DISABILITY AWARENESS
3:30pm - 4:00pm AEST
CAN YOU ASK THAT?
TO REGISTER
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SCIA GIVING DAY SUPPORT OPTIONS
MATCHED GIVING DAY CORPORATE SUPPORTER
Show your support and become an SCIA Matched Giving Day Corporate Supporter. Encourage your staff to follow your example.
See sponsorship options page for more information about becoming a Giving Day Supporter .
TEAM TRIVIA
Join us on SCIA Giving Day for our Team trivia challenge.
This is a great team building activity, where staff can connect from wherever they are working, compete against their peers, learn about disability inclusion and fundraise for a great cause!
Opportunities also available for organisations to host a face-to-face inclusion
LIVEWEBINARSESSIONS
These webinar sessions will increase awareness and inclusion within your workplace.
DISABILITYINCLUSIONINTHEWORKPLACE CANYOUASKTHAT?
Opportunities also available for organisations to host your own Q&A sessions.
MATCHED GIVING DAY TEAM FUNDRAISER
Or, you can Fundraise your own way on SCIA Giving Day (see Fundraise Your Way page for other team fundraising ideas).
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DISABILITY AWARENESS REGISTER REGISTER
OR, DO IT YOUR OWN WAY! FUNDRAISE YOUR WAY FOR SCIA GIVING DAY!
Tuesday 5 September
Below are some other ways that your organisation could fundraise
TEAM BBQ
TRIVIA TEAMS BAKE OFF PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
However you choose to fundraise, you’ll be raising vital funds and awareness to help people living with spinal cord injury and neurological conditions to live their best life.
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TEAM MORNING TEA THEMED DRESS UP DAY
SCIA GIVING DAY SUPPORT OPTIONS
CHAMPION
50K
WEBSITE
Logo or name mention on website
ELITE
PREMIER
WEBSITE
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WEBSITE
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GIVING DAY PLATFORM
Logo or name mention on platform
MARKETING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Social media mentions
Logo link on all email communications
Post event acknowledgement
Mention in SCIA annual report
GIVING DAY PLATFORM
Logo or name mention on platform
GIVING DAY PLATFORM
Logo or name mention on platform
MARKETING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Social media mentions
Logo link on all email communications
Post event acknowledgement
MARKETING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Social media mentions
RECORD A 30 SECOND VIDEO IN SUPPORT OF GIVING DAY
Option to become an ambassador
RECORD A 30 SECOND VIDEO IN SUPPORT OF GIVING DAY Option to become an ambassador
RECORD A 30 SECOND VIDEO IN SUPPORT OF GIVING DAY Option to become an ambassador
2 HOUR SCIA DISABILITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCE (In workplace or nominated location)
Speaker with lived experience
Team trivia session
Wheelchair skills course
‘Can you ask that’ session
GREAT AUSTRALIAN TRIVIA CHALLENGE + WEBINAR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1 HOUR SCIA DISABILITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCE (Virtual webinar)
Speaker with lived experience Team trivia session
GREAT AUSTRALIAN TRIVIA CHALLENGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
HALF HOUR SCIA DISABILITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCE (Virtual webinar) Team trivia session
25K 10K
CONTACT
By supporting our Giving Day, your organisation will not only uplift individuals with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions, but also create a legacy of inclusivity and empowerment.
We would be delighted to discuss further details, and explore tailor-made sponsorship packages that align with your organisation's goals and budget. Please reach out to be part of this great opportunity and together let’s make a difference.
Together, let's create a society that embraces diversity, values inclusion, and opens doors of opportunity for every individual. We eagerly await your positive response and look forward to embarking on this transformative journey together.
Dianne Lucas
AUSTRALIA
(02) 7202 0899
dlucas@scia.org.au
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