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    We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.

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    Can You Ask That? Any Questions That You Wouldn’t Answer If Asked?

    What questions would our Peer and Family Support team have trouble answering?
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    How a Pacemaker Set The Course for a Trip of A Lifetime

    In this episode meet Luke Spencer and Kat Yee. At age 12, Luke was diagnosed with Fredrich’s Ataxia, and in...
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    How Tailored Exercise Helped Turn a Dream to Snorkel in Fiji into a Reality

    For Luke, a 27‑year‑old NeuroMoves client with Friedrich Ataxia, what began as a journey to rebuild strength after a near...
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    Can You Ask That? How Much Did Your Wheelchair Cost?

    Depending on your needs, Dan, Heidz and Rob from SCIA's Peer and Family Support Team explain that it can get...
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    Gary’s Story – Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026

    For this year’s Parkinson’s Awareness month, we sat down with Gary, a NeuroMoves St Peters client, who shares his 14-year...
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    Can You Ask That? Can I Have a Go in Your Wheelchair?

    Have your mates had a go at your wheelchair? What did they think about it? Did they fall out?
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    In this episode, meet 20-year-old Nioka Bush who lives with Cerebral Palsy and is on the autistic spectrum. 

    Nioka shares her experience growing up with her disability, going through the schooling system, the women who have helped shaped her and her advice for the next generation of women growing up with disabilities. 

    This episode has been made in celebration of International Womens Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the globe. 

    We believe that stories lived experience is the best way for people to learn about disability and help take action. 

    Information in this episode

    Breakthru School Leaver Employment Supports https://breakthru.org.au/services/school-leaver-employment-supports/

    Nioka Bush Instagram https://www.instagram.com/niokabush/

    International Women’s Day – https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

    Credits
    This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

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