David Prast

It is with great sadness that we report the unexpected death of our Director David Prast. 

David was a leader, and inspirational thinker whose determination led to major improvements for those, like him, who suffered a spinal cord injury.

A few years after his accident in 1995, he became a director of SpinalCure Australia (SCA) and set up the first of several state government’s Neurotrauma Research Program in WA.

He later became a director of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), and launched the burgeoning Walk-On facility, now going national, to help people with intensive exercise after an accident. He was also one of the brains behind The Spinal Cord Injury Network.

Internationally, he pioneered a global campaign to cure paralysis (International Campaign to Cure Paralysis).  His achievements resulted in greater awareness and improved funding for this under- researched condition.

But David was so much more than spinal injuries. Career wise, by the mid 90s, he had already achieved outstanding results as a top sales manager for a major computer company. And it was his generous nature, sense of humour and love of life that made him attract friends wherever he went. Amongst his many passions, he loved music and a good red wine.

David’s significant contribution lives on. We will miss him hugely. Our profound sympathies go to his wife Michelle, and family. 

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A wonderful tribute to David has been published in the West Australian - please read ....