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Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out

September 21, 2023 Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Season 3 Episode 7
Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out
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Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability
Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out
Sep 21, 2023 Season 3 Episode 7
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

It's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more.

What does that have to do with this episode?

Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why they are important and they talk about why more people should understand the meticulous planning behind going to even the most simple of social situations for most people with disabilities.

Information in this episode:

National Companion Card (Australia wide): https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/national-companion-card

SCIA Representative Advocacy: https://scia.org.au/advocacy-policy/

SCIA Support Coordination: https://scia.org.au/ndis-support-coordination/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Show Notes

It's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more.

What does that have to do with this episode?

Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why they are important and they talk about why more people should understand the meticulous planning behind going to even the most simple of social situations for most people with disabilities.

Information in this episode:

National Companion Card (Australia wide): https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/national-companion-card

SCIA Representative Advocacy: https://scia.org.au/advocacy-policy/

SCIA Support Coordination: https://scia.org.au/ndis-support-coordination/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.