ParaQuad NSW is a not-for-profit member-based association striving to empower people with spinal cord injury to achieve their potential.  ParaQuad is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. 

Formed in 1961, ParaQuad has provided vital care, support and clinical services to people with spinal cord injuries, their families and carers for more than 50 years.

It is estimated that around 15,000 people in Australia live with a spinal cord injury and between 300-400 new injures are reported each year.

People with disabilities often have difficulty in achieving their desired quality of life without support and assistance. After a spinal cord injury, it may take a year or more before the person can leave hospital and return to the community.

Even then, the journey is not easy. People with newly acquired spinal cord injuries may have to find a new and accessible place to live, and/or require assistance with activities they used to take for granted, such as getting out of bed, showering, toileting and shopping. In addition there may be ongoing health, adjustment and social issues to contend with.

ParaQuad provides a support system that aims to meet the needs of people with a spinal cord injury and their families at every stage of life.

The services are designed to help our clients with spinal cord injury to have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the community. 

ParaQuad’s services include