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New Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service Website
Partnering with health and disability professionals to optimise outcomes for people with spinal cord injury
27 September 2023/by Anna Chirnside
SCI Health Maintenance Tool
Launch of a new tool supporting self-management in people with a spinal cord injury
5 September 2023/by Anna Chirnside
SCI Physiotherapy Guidelines
A guide to physiotherapy management for people with spinal cord injuries so people with SCI receive the best possible physiotherapy treatment and care.
1 June 2023/by Anna Chirnside
Providing a “Quick Start” to specialist SCI rehabilitation
The Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) has developed “QuickStart”, an innovative model of care to support clinicians across the state who are working with people with a newly acquired spinal cord injury.
11 May 2023/by Anna Chirnside
Coming up – Spinal Masterclass – by the Prince of Wales Hospital – 7th-9th Sept 2023
The Prince of Wales Spinal Injuries Unit returns back with its sell-out Spinal MasterCLASS in a virtual flavour. This aims to provide an overview of the whole journey of Spinal Cord injury management in the acute and early rehabilitative setting. This will benefit any clinician (Medical, Nursing or Allied Health) who would have involvement in managing Spinal patients at any stage.
12 April 2023/by Anna Chirnside
2022 ANZSCoS Grant Winner: Dr Marnie Graco
Dr. Graco has partnered with Dr. Gerard Weber and team at Royal Rehab Hospital (Sydney) to adapt and implement a similar “in-house” model for managing Sleep Disordered Breathing. Together with Dr. David Joffe, Respiratory Physician at Royal North Shore Hospital, the team have tailored a model of care to suit the Spinal Injuries Unit at Royal Rehab, which includes clear pathways for clinical practice.
15 March 2023/by Anna Chirnside
ANZSCoS ASM 2023 – Open for Registration
Held at the Hilton Adelaide, from 22 - 24 November 2023. - Call for Abstracts!
The theme for this event, “Expect the Unexpected”, is centred around the challenges we face, be that a spinal cord injury, natural disaster, personal crisis or the events of the past few years, and this links with highlighting the passion and adaptability that we all aspire to.
6 March 2023/by Anna ChirnsideThe theme for this event, “Expect the Unexpected”, is centred around the challenges we face, be that a spinal cord injury, natural disaster, personal crisis or the events of the past few years, and this links with highlighting the passion and adaptability that we all aspire to.

Learn About SCI Online: Nursing in SCI Rehabilitation
Open Online Course: 5 Topics in 5 weeks including Staying Healthy, Bladder, Bowel, Sexuality and Psychological aspects. Starting 6th February 2023. Free for all.
10 October 2022/by Anna Chirnside
SCI Massive Open Online Course – Physiotherapy Management of People with Spinal Cord Injuries – starts Nov 7
Sign up for a FREE online course on the:
Physiotherapy Management…
8 September 2022/by Andrew HallPhysiotherapy Management…

ANZSCoS 2022/23 Research/Project Grants are Open
Dear Members
The ANZSCoS executive are very pleased to once…
20 June 2022/by Andrew HallThe ANZSCoS executive are very pleased to once…

Update from the ANZSCoS Committee
Dear ANZSCoS Members,
At the 2021 AGM we decided, in…
17 May 2022/by Andrew HallAt the 2021 AGM we decided, in…

Coming up – Spinal Masterclass – by the Prince of Wales Hospital – 8th-10th Sept 2022
Course Content
We have put together an overview of SCI management,…
20 April 2022/by Andrew HallWe have put together an overview of SCI management,…

ANZSCoS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. 27th to 29th October 2021 | Keynote Speaker Profiles

ISCoS Podcast: What really matters. May 2021
ISCoS released their podcast last year, premiering in June 2020 with a two-part discussion entitled “COVID-19: Current knowledge and best practices for an SCI-panel discussion with a multidisciplinary view”.
5 May 2021/by Anna Chirnside
ISCoS Podcast: What really matters. April 2021
ISCoS released their podcast last year, premiering in June 2020 with a two-part discussion entitled “COVID-19: Current knowledge and best practices for an SCI-panel discussion with a multidisciplinary view”.
28 April 2021/by Anna Chirnside
A day in the life of an inpatient Quadriplegic. April 2021
A valuable resource to analize how a empathy focused simulation might influence the care provided to people with spinal injury and their family.
13 April 2021/by Anna Chirnside
27th Australian & New Zealand Spinal Cord Society (ANZSCoS 2021) Annual Scientific Meeting. October 2021
9 March 2021/by Anna Chirnside
ISCoS Podcast: What really matters. March 2021
ISCoS released their podcast last year, premiering in June 2020 with a two-part discussion entitled “COVID-19: Current knowledge and best practices for an SCI-panel discussion with a multidisciplinary view”.
1 March 2021/by Anna Chirnside
60th ISCoS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting-Feb 2021
The 59th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) successfully went virtual last week. Originally to be held in Yokohama, Japan this month, due to Covid-19 it was shifted to go virtually.
25 February 2021/by Anna Chirnside
New Technology–Driven Equipment for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.
Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre's Spinal Injury Unit receives new technology-driven HUR exercise equipment, transforming exercise opportunities for patients.
18 November 2020/by Anna ChirnsideNew wheelchair skills area – Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Unit
5 November 2020/by Happy Monday Support
59th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting
The 59th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) successfully went virtual last week. Originally to be held in Yokohama, Japan this month, due to Covid-19 it was shifted to go virtually.
15 September 2020/by Anna Chirnside
NEW BOOK: Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries
A valuable resource when reviewing or building knowledge and skills in the management of SCI.
7 September 2020/by Anna Chirnside
Co-Research Just Makes Sense
A new 3-part video series about building global research collaboration between spinal cord injury (SCI) centres.
30 June 2020/by Anna Chirnside
Emily Quattrocchi with a special message for nurses
Putting her passion for film-making into action, Emily Quattrocchi recognised International Nurses Day by creating this heartwarming message for the staff at Austin Health Royal Talbot and 3 North.
2 June 2020/by Anna Chirnside
New website is live!
Welcome to the new ANZSCoS website and inaugural blog!
29 April 2020/by Happy Monday Support
COVID-19
An update and thank you regarding COVID-19, including resources.
28 April 2020/by Happy Monday SupportANZSIPS Network – making a difference!
ANZSIPS (Australian New Zealand Spinal Injured Peer Support) Network meet to share ideas and solve common problems related to offering peer support to people with a spinal cord injury both in hospital settings and in the community.
25 February 2020/by Happy Monday Support
2020 ANZSCoS Grant Winner
Dr Joanne Nunnerley id this year's recipient of the ANZSCoS Research/Project Grant.
25 February 2020/by Happy Monday Support