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    Self Defence for People with Disabilities

    Self-defence is important for everyone. Here are some resources we've found that may help you develop your skills to feel...
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    Women with Disability and Domestic and Family Violence: A Guide for Policy and Practice

    Women with disability are at high risk of experiencing domestic and family violence. Women with disability are almost twice as...
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    Project Spark: Exploring Neurostimulation Treatments, the Intersection of Technology and Healing

    In the ever-evolving landscape of medical progress, the sparks of innovation consistently illuminate the path toward discovering novel solutions that...
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    Online Network Forum: Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness

    In our June Online Network Forum, our Representative Advocacy team invited Centre for Disability Research and Policy at The University...
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    Why Research Matters: Collection of Spinal Cord Injury Research

    "Why Research Matters" is a content-rich, informative annual publication by Spinal Research Institute. Every magazine issue features some of the...
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    Be Curious, Not Judgemental – Disability and Primary Schools

    It's the beginning of a new school year for students in Australia. Our latest and first podcast episode of 2023...
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    Leisure Time Physical Activity in People with Spinal Cord Injury

    Regular physical activity undoubtedly benefits our health. However, many of us lack enough physical exercise or do this without scientific...
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    Breathe for your mind and heart

    The University of Sydney’s Spinal Cord Injury Mind and HeART (SMART) Trial team has been set up to assess how...
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    International perspectives on spinal cord injury

    This report provides an international perspective on the epidemiology, services, interventions and policies that are relevant, together with the lived...
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    Self-defence is important for everyone. Here are some resources we’ve found that may help you develop your skills to feel more confident in a conflict.

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    Personal Strength: Episode 7 – Accessible Self Defence

    People of all abilities have the right and need to learn to defend themselves. Self-defence isn’t about fighting, it is about dealing with conflict, verbal and physical. Everyone encounters some form of conflict in their life, and it is important that people of all abilities learn the skills needed to manage conflict and protect themselves. A guest interviewer, Grace, interviews Tactix founder Sean from Newcastle, and he talks about his approach to inclusive self-defence training.

    VIDEO
    Craig Hospital: Wheelchair Self-Defense

    In this video, martial arts expert John Hanley demonstrates self-defense methods for people that are in wheelchairs and discusses awareness, force multipliers, and hand-to-hand self-defense.

    ARTICLE
    New Mobility: Rolling With the Punches: Self-Defense for Wheelchair Users 

    Imagine you’re hanging out by the pool in your wheelchair with a friend, and a group of thugs emerges from the bushes, knocks out your friend and rushes your chair. What do you do?  Double amputee Ted Vollrath found himself in exactly this situation and he didn’t hesitate.

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    Balneo Research Journal: Self-defence techniques and procedures, adapted for paraplegic persons independent in wheelchair, to counteract hetero-aggressive behavior

    Persons living in wheelchair are often target of hetero-aggressive behaviour. The aggressors perceive persons in wheelchair as easy victims. Objectives Acquisition of adapted self-defense techniques and procedures by young paraplegic persons, who use a wheelchair, to counteract some possible hetero-aggressive behaviour against them. Material and methods.

    ARTICLE
    SpinalCord: Stay Safe in Your Wheelchair: Self-Defense You Need to Know NOW

    After a spinal cord injury it can be quite common to feel vulnerable in your wheelchair. If you’re used to being able-bodied, it is especially difficult to begin to think of how you can really protect yourself from your wheelchair. These are five tips for how you can protect yourself.

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    JingShenKuoshu: Self Defence and Martial Arts for wheelchair users

    Our mission is to empower individuals with effective techniques and strategies to help them feel confident, strong, and safe in any situation. With a focus on practical skills and diverse martial arts styles, our videos cover everything from beginner-friendly moves to advanced techniques, fitness routines tailored for martial artists, and even traditional training.

    ARTICLE
    Divas For Defense: Self Defense for Wheelchair Bound Individuals

    This guide outlines the essential self-defence tactics tailored specifically for those in wheelchairs. From harnessing upper body strength to using self-defence, these methods empower individuals to protect themselves confidently and effectively in various situations.

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