Every day, an Australian’s life is altered from a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Our goal at the Sargood Foundation is to provide hope and support to those impacted and inspire anyone just starting on the journey after their initial accident. We put empowerment into action by helping people realise how they can still enjoy the activities they love in new and adapted ways.
Since Opening Sargood on Collaroy in 2017
Guests and Clients welcomed from across Australia and around the world
Would recommend it to others
Would return for another stay
Said this was their first true holiday since their spinal cord injury, sometimes after 10 or even 20 years later
Marking a powerful step back into life, connection and possibility
Sargood on Collaroy is also a place of learning and transformation. Guests and Clients leave with greater confidence, practical skills and a renewed sense of what’s possible. Research shows that nearly 80% of those who arrive with low self-confidence experience meaningful improvement following their stay, often with profound flow-on effects across many areas of life.
Our impact extends across all stages of life. From children’s camps that empower young people and their families, to tailored retreats for older guests and clients, we create spaces where individuals can learn, grow and belong. We invest in ongoing strength and fitness programs, vocational pathways and internships, helping people return to work, rediscover purpose and participate fully in their communities.
Beyond the individual, our work strengthens families and support networks, equipping them with the tools, confidence and shared understanding needed to navigate life after injury together. The outcomes are both human and measurable. Greater independence reduces long-term reliance on paid care, easing pressure on families, government systems and the broader community. Innovations developed through Sargood continue to influence best practice and accessibility standards far beyond our walls.
