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Welcome to Forward Ability Support (formerly ParaQuad NSW)
Supporting people living with spinal cord

15/10/2026

It’s back! 🌊 After an incredible first year, Live Well Together Surf Session is returning for 2026.

Last year’s inaugural Surf Session brought our community together for an unforgettable day of adaptive surfing, connection and shared experiences; and after such a wonderful response, we’re excited to do it all again.

Returning to URBNSURF on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, the day will include:
🌊 Adaptive surfing opportunities in a safe and supportive environment
🤝 Time to connect with the SCI community, families and supporters
💬 Shared experiences, stories and encouragement
☀️ A chance to celebrate what’s possible when people come together

Whether you’re getting back on a board, trying adaptive surfing for the first time, or joining to be part of the community, there’s a place for you at Live Well Together Surf Session.

Brought to you by Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia in collaboration with Sam Bloom, and proudly supported by Sargood On Collaroy and Royal Rehab Group .

📅 Thursday 12 November
📍 URBNSURF Sydney

Register your place: https://fas.org.au/live-well-together/live-well-together-surf-session-2026/

13/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we’re recognising the people who provide care and support everyday.💙

Caring for someone can be rewarding with everyday moments of connection. But it can also be physically and emotionally demanding.
Your wellbeing matters too.

Taking time to look after yourself, staying connected with others, and reaching out for support when you need it, can make a huge difference, both for you and the person you care for.

We’ve shared some practical tips in our article "Carer Well-Being: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others".

Read the article here:
https://fas.org.au/carer-well-being-caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others/

12/10/2026

🌟 Renew or join Forward Membership before 31 October for your chance to win a Taronga Zoo Family Pass🌟

We’re celebrating Forward Membership with something special this year.

If you join or renew your Forward Membership before 31 October 2026, you'll automatically go into the draw to win 1 of 5 complimentary Family Passes to Taronga Zoo Sydney (thank you, Taronga!).
Those who have joined or renewed their Forward Membership after 1 September 2026, will be automatically included in the draw.

Forward Membership is more than staying connected. It's about being part of a community that understands life after spinal cord injury with access to member benefits, events and opportunities created with our community in mind.

If your membership is coming up for renewal, or you've been thinking about joining, now is a great time to do it.

Already a member? Keep an eye out for your renewal notice later this month.

Not a member yet? Learn more and join:
https://fas.org.au/forward-memberships-promotion-2026/

Terms and conditions apply.

11/10/2026

Did you know Forward clinicians provide personalised continence assessments via telehealth?
If you need a continence assessment, you don’t have to wait.

Forward Ability Support currently has immediate availability for continence assessments via telehealth, Australia-wide making it easier for you to access support immediately, wherever you are, without the need to travel.
Our experienced clinicians take the time to understand your needs, routines and circumstances, and provide a personalised assessment and recommendations that work for your everyday life.

Immediate appointments available. No waitlist.

Book your telehealth assessment today:
☎️ (02) 8741 5689
✉️ [email protected]

09/10/2026

After a spinal cord injury or neurological disability, staying connected to the people, places and activities that matter can look different.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re exploring what it means to make room for belonging, and the small changes that can help people feel seen, valued and part of their community.

Swipe to explore how you can make a difference to someone through a simple act or gesture.

06/10/2026

Heading to ARNA 2026? Join us for the Gala Dinner on Oct 15th! 💙

We’re looking forward to connecting with the rehabilitation nursing community at ARNA 2026 in Launceston this October and the conversations won’t stop when the conference sessions finish.

Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia are proud to be sponsoring the Gala Dinner, bringing delegates together for an evening of connection, conversation and good company.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Register now and we’ll see you in Launceston!

🔗 Register: https://arna-2026.eventsairsite.com/

Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association - ARNA

04/10/2026

We’re looking forward to ARNA 2026!
We’re excited to come together at ARNA 2026 in Launceston and Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia are proud to be supporting the conference as Gold Sponsors.

We’re especially looking forward to connecting with all of you for some great conversations happening across the sector, sharing ideas and catching up with many familiar faces along the way.

If you’re heading to ARNA 2026, come and say hello to the Forward and BrightSky team. We’d love to see you there. 💙

01/10/2026

Mental wellbeing isn't only how we feel. It does not exist in isolation.

For people living with spinal cord injury, how they feel is often interconnected by different aspects of their daily life. Be it comfort, pain, sleep, confidence, connection, purpose and being able to take part in the things that matter.

At Forward Ability Support, this understanding sits at the heart of how we provide care. Our biopsychosocial approach looks at the whole person recognising that physical, psychological and social wellbeing are connected, and that each can influence the other.
For someone, improving wellbeing may start with finding the right equipment. For someone else, it could be rebuilding confidence, discovering new ways of doing things, reconnecting with others, or working with people who really listen and support what matters to you.

There is rarely one answer, because every person is different. And that's why our care is tailored to every individual's needs.

This Mental Health Month is a reminder that caring for the whole person means looking at the bigger picture.

💬 Which part of your wellbeing could use a little more care right now?

30/09/2026

There’s more to being a Forward Member.

Forward Membership is about being part of a community that understands life after spinal cord injury and this year, we’re adding even more reasons to be part of it.

Alongside access to Forward Scholarships, members can now look forward to a growing range of benefits, including member-only events, exclusive opportunities and benefits designed specifically for our community.
And there’s more to come.

Membership is just $20 per year for Ordinary Members or $15 per year for Supporting Members, giving you opportunities to connect, learn, participate and make the most of what the Forward community has to offer.

Already a member?
Keep an eye out for your renewal notice later this month and for more new member benefits coming your way.

Not a member yet?
Now is a great time to join and discover what Forward Membership has to offer.

https://fas.org.au/get-involved/membership/

29/09/2026

The place where you live shapes the life you live.
Ferguson Lodge has immediate availability for SIL accommodation.

Ferguson Lodge offers purpose-built accommodation designed for people living with spinal cord injury and neurological disabilities.
With experienced support workers, 24x7 care and specialist clinical expertise, support is tailored around each person’s individual needs, routines and goals.

There is currently no waitlist, and our team is accepting enquiries and referrals now.

Talk to our team about current vacancies and whether Ferguson Lodge could be the right fit.
Immediate availability. No waitlist.

📞 (02) 8741 5689
📧 [email protected]

Address

6 Holker Street Newington
Sydney, NSW
2127

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61287415600

Website

https://fas.org.au/

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