Last week our CEO Brian Carlin (pictured right) and Nik Hartley, CEO of Spinal Injuries Association (pictured left), signed a new network agreement, strengthening the close partnership we've been building with SIA over the years. This collaboration means even more impactful work together, from service training and regional partnerships to coordinated marketing efforts and a streamlined referral system.

Nik Hartley said “I was humbled to welcome Brian to our offices to sign up Aspire to the expanding Network of Support Organisations we are building. To achieve systemic change for people affected by spinal cord injury there must be a comprehensive network of support that everyone can access, wherever they live, whatever their situation. Aspire's vital and expert offer in housing, welfare benefits, money matters, grants and technology will be a critical piece of the network.”

Brian Carlin said: “Maximising our reach to even more spinal cord injured people, to provide them with support from our services, is the key benefit in forming a much closer working relationship with SIA.  This network agreement with SIA ensures their staff and members are aware of and have access to all our services, as both organisations work to ensure spinal cord injured people can live a fulfilled and independent life, from injury to independence.” 

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