Released 28/02/2018
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s NeuroMoves program was formally launched in Canberra today. The ACT Government’s investment of $300,000 for a specialist gym means Canberrans with spinal cord injuries and other neurological disabilities no longer need to travel to Sydney to access the innovative rehabilitation and exercise program.
NeuroMoves will assist Canberrans and people from the wider region with conditions such as spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease and cerebral palsy.
The program uses specialist equipment and a range of therapeutic exercises to help people achieve their individual goals for mobility, strength and fitness. In turn, this helps people become more independent, boosting their self-esteem and mental health.
During the 2016 ACT election, ACT Labor committed to providing the Spinal Cord Injury Association (SCIA) with funding of $300,000, through ACT Health, to establish a NeuroMoves Program in Canberra.
Comments attributable to Rachel Stephen-Smith, Minister for Community Services and Social Inclusion, representing Meegan Fitzharris, Minister for Health and Wellbeing
“I’m thrilled to see NeuroMoves launch in the ACT. This great service will now be more accessible for the Canberrans who need it, and I want to thank the passionate advocates who drew our attention to this opportunity.”
“The NeuroMoves program provides quality individualised support to improve function, mobility, fitness and independence.”
“Due to ACT Labor’s election commitment to establish NeuroMoves in the ACT, Canberra is now the latest city to offer this fantastic service. I am looking forward to hearing from participants and their families.”
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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases