BodySafe is a free program provided by ParaQuad Tasmania to schools and colleges statewide.

The BodySafe Education Program is an interactive and dynamic program aimed at students between years 9-12 and is carefully aligned with the Australian Curriculum (Health). The program discusses risk taking behaviours and the prevention of spinal cord injury and physical trauma (such as motorcycle and car accidents or risk-taking decisions).

Our presenters who deliver the program have an acquired spinal cord injury and use their own stories throughout the presentation as a springboard for student engagement, allowing them to critically examine the key issues. Using this approach, our program encourages students to discuss difficult topics, think about their own choices as well as thinking flexibly and developing solutions in a group environment.

Standard group sizes are usually approx. 20-30 students. However, our presenters are also able to cater to assemblies and large groups. The program can vary depending on the size of your group, so please speak with us prior to booking in regards to the most suitable group size for your situation and requirements. Email schools@paraquadtas.org.au

Wheelchair Sports Tasmania (previously PDST) became an official program of ParaQuad Tasmania in 2008. Since that time WST, on behalf of ParaQuad Tasmania, has become the state’s leading provider of wheelchair sports.

Wheelchair sports and teams have now been established in the South, North and North West of the state for all ages and abilities, with sports including Wheelchair Basketball and AFL, Boccia, Wheelchair Rugby and Frame Running.

For further information, please check out our Facebook page or send us an email at wheelchairsports@paraquadtas.org.au

Propel is peer led coaching for people with a spinal cord injury or physical disability in Tasmania. It’s an initiative through which we can collaborate with and support individuals with a spinal cord injury or physical disability and their families to achieve greater independence, increased resilience, and build capacity for the future.

Through Propel an individual with lived experience of spinal cord injury or physical disability is connected with another person going through the same, or similar, experience. Participants can connect and communicate face to face and online.

Topics that people find useful talking with others about include independent living, health, leisure and wellbeing, family and parenting, education and employment, information and resources, advocacy and support in resolving concerns.

Propel builds capacity by providing empathetic and qualified coaching support in decision making, through informed choices, planning and goal setting, and self-reflection and review.

For further information please contact 6272 8816 or email propel@paraquadtas.org.au. Propel Peer Coaching’s Pilot Program was funded through Information, Linkages & Capacity Building (NDIS). It’s now funded by The Injury Prevention and Management Foundation (MAIB).

Wheelie Wellness is a free community workshop series designed to support people with spinal cord injury and physical disability, and their support networks to maintain their health and wellbeing. Each session brings together allied health clinicians, lived experience presenters, health professionals, and local community organisations in a welcoming and friendly environment.

• Allied health knowledge sessions with clinicians sharing expert advice relevant to your health and wellbeing
• Lived experience presentations and demonstrations from people with spinal cord injury and physical disability
• Continence education and practical management strategies
• Assistive technology demonstrations, including pressure mapping and seating solutions
• Open discussions on topics that matter to you and your community
• Information on local services and supports available in your area

All workshops are free to attend and delivered state-wide across Tasmania.

To find out more or register your interest, contact us:

Phone: (03) 6272 8816

Email: community@paraquadtas.org.au

Wheelie Wellness is generously funded by the Injury Prevention and Management Foundation through MAIB.

ParaQuad Tasmania offers the Wheelchair Sports in Schools program across the state, which gives students in grades 7-12, the opportunity to participate in Wheelchair Basketball or Wheelchair Australian Rules Football. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to view life from a different perspective and try a different sport with a very different set of skills from the ones they are used to.

The session goes for around 1 hour and involves wheelchair skills such as pushing and turning the wheelchair in a safe manner, games skills and finally the opportunity to participate in a game. The sessions are run by one of ParaQuad Tasmania’s elite athletes who will finish of the session with a short talk about what life in a wheelchair is really like.

ParaQuad Tasmania supply all wheelchairs and equipment for the Wheelchair Sports in Schools Program.

For further information, please contact schools@paraquadtas.org.au

ParaQuad Tasmania advocates on behalf of the Spinal Cord Injury community in the areas of:

•  Planning, design, management, and regulation of the built and natural environment, including but not limited to commercial premises, housing, public spaces and amenities.
• Public and private transport services and infrastructure
• Access to appropriate technology
• Access to meaningful employment and education