Forward Ability Support

About Us

Forward is here to help people living with spinal cord injury to live a life that matters to them. Our focus is on supporting them to achieve any goal they set themselves. 

We lead the way in providing quality and safe supports, using evidence-based, best practice and person-centred supports which are individualised to a person’s goals.

Forward has a robust Quality Framework which prioritises listening to the people who choose Forward as their service provider, using feedback to continuously improve the way in which we work, and providing quality training and support to our staff.

We work closely with various funding schemes, government groups, medical and educational institutions and community groups to help ensure the best outcomes for people living with spinal cord injury and the community.

Forward holds the following accreditations: Australian Community Industry Standard (ACIS 4.0), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, and NDIS Practice Standards 2018.

Clinical services

Our Clinical Nurse and Allied Health Consultants are up-to-date with the latest developments in spinal cord injury research. This expertise is applied when delivering services to clients in the comfort of their own home and in the wider community.

Occupational Therapists

Our Occupational Therapists are specialised clinicians who are experts in supporting individual goals and help clients live independently, regardless of how complex their needs may be:

• equipment prescription
• manual handling training
• pressure care management
• home modifications and ADL adaptations
• functional and self-care needs assessment
• tailored participant education and or carer education.

Clinical Nurse Consultants

Our Clinical Nurse Consultants are here to support clients, their carers and their family with specialist assessments, expert clinical advice and recommendations related to spinal cord injury:

• neurogenic continence assessment and support
• pressure care management and support
• consumable equipment assessment and recommendations
• review of care procedures
• skin integrity assessment, wound assessment and reviews
• tailored education sessions
• catheter change
• wound dressing application.

Home and living support

Forward provides supported independent accommodation, specialist disability housing and professional care and support in client's current home. Our dedicated staff know how important it is to have the ability and choice to live as independently as possible.

Accommodation

Whether clients are looking for permanent, short stay or transitional accommodation, Ferguson Lodge offers freedom and lifestyle choice together with a high level of personal and clinical care for those who have higher level needs throughout the day and night.

With 24 private rooms, clients can share the company and support of the local community, have their privacy and enjoy peace of mind knowing they have a team of nurses and support workers on hand to help maintain their health.

Personal care

With in-home support from our skilled personal care team, clients can maintain their lifestyle in the way they choose and maintain a sense of independence. Their support teams take the time to develop a deep understanding of individual needs, which means we can offer a high level of care with a personal touch.

Service coverage

Sydney inner, Sydney outer, Sydney surrounds, Hunter.