Most spinal cord injuries occur as a result of accidents but there are cases where they develop over many years. Minor injuries that haven’t been properly treated can contribute to further damage of the spine.
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Paul is an accomplished jockey, professional jockey's agent and paraplegic. Paul spoke about his life as a jockey and what the future holds for him. Watch Paul's video for more of an insight
Daniel has no memory of the accident that changed his life. He was a road maintenance crew member, working on the F3 motorway near Bewowra, when a semi-trailer ploughed into his 'arrow-ute' diverting traffic. Daniel has talked to many worksites about his accident to help prevent complacency in the workplace as a SCIA Ambassador - watch Daniel's video about the benefits of getting back into work
David was living an energetic life, surfing and playing sport. He is also a qualified builder. It all came crashing down one day when he had a work accident. Now as a quadriplegic, he is fully involved with life, attaining his building supervisor and draughtsman qualifications. He is also part of the team of SCIA Ambassadors - who talk about injury prevention at worksites. Watch David's video to hear more about Teamsafe
Stewart had a spinal cord injury whilst surfing - he was very fortunate to have received world-class medical treatment quickly after impact which saved his life. He is thankful that he is pretty much fully functional - and wants to help other spinal cord injured through donations. Watch Stewart's video about how financial help will give more people with SCI independence.
“I am actually very lucky because my client and I are friends now and that is the biggest reward for me. I really didn’t expect it, I thought it would just be a normal job—a routine—but it is fun. “
Kamila is a carer for people with spinal cord injuries. She came to Australia with her boyfriend with high hopes and expectations for a country with a “strong economy and enjoyable climate”.
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