As the first quarter draws to a close, there’s a lot to reflect on and a lot to look forward to. We are navigating through emerging challenges with the current fuel supply issues, our new strategy is taking shape. Read my full update here.

This month, we shine a spotlight on Patricia Bell, our amazing Operations Supervisor who plays a key role in keeping our rostering for Adelaide running smoothly.

This International Women’s Day, estara is recognising the women leading estara’s purpose of supporting people living with spinal cord injury and disability, every day.  

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, I sat down for a coffee with Molly, one of our Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Mentors at estara. What started as a quick chat at the Repat turned into a morning filled with honesty, laughs and the kind of insight that only comes from lived experience.

In February, estara staff, clients, members, friends and families came together in Mount Gambier to celebrate the year that was, and to kick off 2026. Check out the photos here.

Hear the latest from our CEO on strategy, community highlights and what’s next for estara.

Our friends at Adelaide & Flinders Uni are trialling a new cognitive training program for people with spinal cord injury using the NeuroOrb gaming system, and they are looking for participants to join the study.

Fuel subsidy doubled for country South Australians travelling for healthcare.

Read the latest update from estara CEO Nicole Sykes.

We’re thrilled to introduce Terry Tenove, our newest Lived Experience Board Director, whose voice, insight, and leadership will play a pivotal role to continue shaping estara’s future.

We recently received an update from the South Australian Government on their Transport Subsidy Scheme – here’s how it works and what support you can access.

The spirit of generosity, community and fun was on full display at West Beach on Saturday 20 December, as supporters gathered for the annual Pink Flamingo Swim/Walk/Roll, proudly raising $1,500 to support people living with spinal cord injury.

estara would like to thank all of our members, clients and staff who came along to celebrate 2025 at our end of year events over the last few weeks. Check out some photos from around the state!

estara’s Glenelg Inclusive Beach Days, delivered with City of Holdfast Bay, are a valued community event. Following consultation, a difficult decision has been made to postpone the program until early 2027.

In September, we invited estara clients to share honest feedback through our annual Client Survey. Thank you to everyone who took part. Hearing directly from you helps us understand what’s working well and what we can do better. 

"I’m really grateful to have estara in my life. Without them, I wouldn’t be living the life I have now." – Delvin

Listen to Lloyd Townsend (OT and Clinical Lead) and Graham O’Neil (Peer Support Mentor) talk to 5AA’s Leith Forrest about all things estara, spinal cord injury and their own personal stories.

A wrap up of what we got up to during International Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2025.

When we talk about spinal cord injury (SCI), conversations often focus on mobility, independence, or assistive technology. But some of the most impactful, and often most private challenges, are those that affect bowel, bladder, and skin health.

At estara, we’ve been using Virtual Reality to support our clients experiencing neuropathic pain associated with Spinal Cord and other injury. The technology has received a lot of interest – here’s how we are using it and what our clients have told us about their experience.