OVERVIEW OF THE SPINAL INJURY ASSOCIATION OF FIJI (SIA)
The Spinal Injury Association of Fiji (SIA) was formed in 1993 by a group of people with spinal injuries who saw the need for a support organisation to assist those with spinal injuries and other conditions with limited access to proper treatment and services. The SIA has become the leading voice for the discussion and advancement of issues that benefit its hundreds of members across all of Fiji.
The organisation started out as a volunteer group with no funding, no dedicated facilities and no resources. It has since had several leadership changes and is now focussing on becoming an organisation that can partner national and international corporations, aid agencies, and government and non-government organisations to establish an efficient platform for the delivery of its services and supplies on a sustainable basis.
The services and products delivered by the SIA are in demand not only by individuals but also special schools, hospitals and clinics throughout Fiji. Through our proactive approach the SIA has successfully sourced many essential items, such as multipurpose hydraulic beds, assistive devices, wheelchairs and medical supplies not readily available to its recipients.
Fiji's disabled community makes up some of the poorest of the country's population. As such, the costs associated with accessing essential mobility aids and appliances is beyond the reach of many who really need these supports. That is why SIA provides assessment, support and equipment completely free of charge to people who genuinely need this help.
This has only been made possible through both our strategic partners such as PhysioNet UK, Vodafone Fiji, LDS and Australia's DFAT; and the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of the SIA's incredible staff and volunteers who are so committed to helping disabled and disadvantaged people throughout Fiji.
SIA VISION
The Spinal Injury Association of Fiji envisions persons with spinal injury and disability living in a barrier free society, playing a participatory role in all levels of society and contributing to national development.
SIA MISSION
The Mission of the Spinal Injury Association is:
To build networks with relevant authorities and agencies on the national, regional and international fora;
To identify, inform, counsel and refer persons with spinal and other disabilities and their families in the provision of services that are otherwise not available to the general membership.
To promote awareness on the prevention of spinal injury in all areas of society, to develop and maintain relations with local, regional and international organisations using the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and national and regional frameworks relevant to improving the lives of persons with spinal injury and persons with disability as a whole.
SIA is a non-government organization registered 1993 under the Charitable Trust Act Cap 67, Registration No. 355.
The organisation started out as a volunteer group with no funding, no dedicated facilities and no resources. It has since had several leadership changes and is now focussing on becoming an organisation that can partner national and international corporations, aid agencies, and government and non-government organisations to establish an efficient platform for the delivery of its services and supplies on a sustainable basis.
The services and products delivered by the SIA are in demand not only by individuals but also special schools, hospitals and clinics throughout Fiji. Through our proactive approach the SIA has successfully sourced many essential items, such as multipurpose hydraulic beds, assistive devices, wheelchairs and medical supplies not readily available to its recipients.
Fiji's disabled community makes up some of the poorest of the country's population. As such, the costs associated with accessing essential mobility aids and appliances is beyond the reach of many who really need these supports. That is why SIA provides assessment, support and equipment completely free of charge to people who genuinely need this help.
This has only been made possible through both our strategic partners such as PhysioNet UK, Vodafone Fiji, LDS and Australia's DFAT; and the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of the SIA's incredible staff and volunteers who are so committed to helping disabled and disadvantaged people throughout Fiji.
SIA VISION
The Spinal Injury Association of Fiji envisions persons with spinal injury and disability living in a barrier free society, playing a participatory role in all levels of society and contributing to national development.
SIA MISSION
The Mission of the Spinal Injury Association is:
To build networks with relevant authorities and agencies on the national, regional and international fora;
To identify, inform, counsel and refer persons with spinal and other disabilities and their families in the provision of services that are otherwise not available to the general membership.
To promote awareness on the prevention of spinal injury in all areas of society, to develop and maintain relations with local, regional and international organisations using the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and national and regional frameworks relevant to improving the lives of persons with spinal injury and persons with disability as a whole.
SIA is a non-government organization registered 1993 under the Charitable Trust Act Cap 67, Registration No. 355.