SCIA member benefits Member benefit
Cost*
Available to PWD**
Available to Available to family member/ sector professional / carer other
Individualised support for transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Free
A one-off grant for special circumstances
Free (must meet certain criteria)
SCIA’s accord magazine and e-news
Free
Worldwide
Invitations to information workshops, social and fundraising events
There may be a cost to attend some workshops
Primarily NSW
Invitations to social and fundraising activities
There is a cost to attend social events
Primarily NSW
Employment advice and support through our EmployAbility service
Free for those referred by DES Paid for those under NDIS or iCare (previously known as Lifetime Care and Support) There is a cost for any other category
Australia wide for NDIS, NSW for iCare, in certain Sydney suburbs for DES
Information, advice or referrals for anything SCI related, including research, and opportunities to participate in research studies
Free
Worldwide
Introductory consultation with our exercise services NeuroMoves
Free
Half hour consultation with Slater & Gordon on Will and estate planning
Free
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and anywhere else via skype Across Australia and via skype
Two-night stay at CHOICES apartment in Little Bay, NSW for you and your family during rehabilitation. Includes an accessible vehicle
Free
20% off your first Coloplast order through Independence Australia NDIS pre-planning advice from Coloplast for your continence needs
20% discount on advertised price Free
30% off the recommended retail price on all Revitalife products, including beds
30% off RRP
Australia
Your first three, six monthly services on car modifications you organise through Problem Management Engineering for free. This offer only includes cars newly modified from 1 August 2016. The offer is due to expire on 1 August 2017
Free (any parts that need replacing will need to be paid for, and excludes the servicing of the spacedrive)
Australia
Disability Parking Permit holders or modified vehicle owners could save up to 25% on comprehensive car insurance with Blue Badge Insurance. Save an additional $25 on your 1st year premium, if you switch before 30 November 2016
$25 discount on first year’s premium
Australia
10% off all tours, attractions, activities and thousands of other things to do in Australia with Experience Oz www.experienceoz.com.au 30% off recommended retail price at RevitaLife
10% discount
Australia
30% discount
Australia
Purchase a Permobil power chair, TiLite manual chair or SmartDrive MX2 Power through Permobil to receive a free gift 10% discount off homecare equipment at Independent Living Specialists (ILS). Purchase any power chair through ILS and receive a free gift
Free gift
Australia
10% discount and free gift
Australia
On behalf of PWD On behalf of PWD
When staying with PWD
* SCIA reserves the right to change these membership benefits at any time. Please note that in the future those members funded by the NDIS, Lifetime Care or other government insurance schemes may be charged for certain benefits.” ** PWD = Person with disability
Become a member today: 1800 819 775 | info@scia.org.au | scia.org.au
Location benefit is available
On behalf of PWD
Australia
On behalf of PWD
NSW residents only
Not applicable
Available to those with an SCI who are inpatients undergoing rehabilitation at a registered medical facility in Australia Australia