The Power of Nutrition in Living Well
Navigating the world of nutrition products — finding what’s right for you Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing many health conditions and daily wellbeing -- from improving wound healing and managing weight to reducing the risk of infections, pressure injuries,...
Re-embracing the Ocean, Embracing Possibility
A Story of Strength, Adaptation & Joy by Joel Sardi, Forward Ambassador For Forward Ambassador Joel Sardi, the ocean was once a place of ease, adventure, and freedom. After his spinal cord injury, the idea of returning to the beach felt impossible. Too many...
Preventative care is critical for good health and spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury or not, preventative health care is critical for a long, happy, and productive life. Preventative healthcare, however, is particularly important for those with spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury affects many of our body's systems. For...
BrightSky is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the BeBright Conference! Join us for an insightful and educational day tailored for healthcare professionals! Hear from leading experts in the industry on a range of topics including continence and wound care in the...
The complex foundations of well-being and disability by Dr Dinesh Palipana
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (‘AIHW’), ‘“An estimated 41% of people with severe or profound disability self-reported that they had mood disorders such as depression, compared with 29% of people with other forms of disability, and 7.3% of...
Powered by Purpose, Built by Community – The BrightSky Australia Story
BrightSky was officially launched in 2008, but its journey began long before. It stands on the proud legacy of ParaQuad NSW, now known as Forward Ability Support, and remains true to the purpose and spirit on which it was founded: to improve the lives of people with...
The Power of Small Things: A Reflection on Accessibility
By Mel Decker, CEO of Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia When I think about accessibility, I don’t just think about ramps or lifts or assistive tech—although they matter greatly. I think about moments. Moments that are made possible—or impossible—because...
“New Beginnings” by Forward and BrightSky Australia Ambassador, Joel Sardi
The Department of Veteran Affairs was established in 1976 to support veterans and is charged with the responsibility of delivering government programs for war veterans, members of the Australian Defence Force, members of the Australian Federal Police, and their...
Sector News – August 2024
The release of the final report on NDIS Provider and Worker Registration taskforce. The taskforce has recommended 4 types of provider registration: Advanced registration for high risk supports such as behaviour supports and group homes. General registration for...
Our Ambassador – Joel Sardi
Joel Sardi lives in Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. He had spent 5 years in the Australian Defence Force, deploying to Afghanistan in 2013 & returned to Australia and suffered an injury, resulting in his spinal cord injury. Having spent nearly 10 years...
Embracing a New Era of Leadership
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the appointment of Melissa Decker as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Forward Ability Support (FAS) and BrightSky Australia (BSA), effective as of Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Melissa has been serving as the...