Our Vision, Purpose, Values & Objectives | About Forward Ability Support

Our vision

A brighter, positive future for our community

Forward embodies the idea that no matter where any of us may be physically or mentally, there is always the opportunity to move forward. Having worked closely with people living with a spinal cord injury since 1961, our focus is on finding solutions that give you every opportunity to achieve any goal you set for yourself. We’re here to help you with whatever it is you need to live a life that matters to you.

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Our purpose

Supporting people with spinal cord injury to live their best life.

We are a progressive, forward-thinking not-for-profit organisation that is leading the way with initiatives designed to make a real difference to the lives of everyone we touch, from those directly affected by spinal cord injury, to their families, communities and our own people. We are creating an environment where positivity matters, making a difference matters, and every day matters.

Our values

We value the voices of the people we support to maximise life choices, independence and quality of life in the long term. Our values guide us in our commitment to empowering those living with spinal cord injury live their best life possible every day.

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Collaborative

We celebrate our diverse talents, resources and relationships as we work together towards shared goals.

Committed to excellence

We are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do, everyday.

Being mindful

We are mindful about what we do and the effect our actions have on others. We behave with empathy, respect and compassion.

Taking pride

We care about what we do and take pride in our contribution both inside our organisation and across the wider community.

Lead the way

We look for ways to use initiative, take ownership and offer guidance and leadership to our community, our people and our organisation – to make a real difference.

Our objectives

  1. STRONG COMMUNITY BONDS
    Build meaningful and lasting relationships with our community.
  2. PASSIONATE CAN-DO TEAM
    Nurture a welcoming and supportive environment for our people to grow.
  3. ROCK SOLID FOUNDATIONS
    Get the brilliant basics right, so we can reliably deliver on our promises.
  4. PURPOSEFUL GROWTH
    Expand support for the spinal cord injury community to where it is needed most.

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