The future for spinal cord research looks positive as the Victorian state government kicks in support
For the past 10 years SCA has been campaigning for the Victorian State Government to fund Spinal Cure and Neurotrauma research more info
Gary Allsop, our resident Director, has been the main instigator and in this role he has personally interviewed many politicians and bureaucrats from the Department of Human Services, Transport Accident Commission, researchers, universities and research institutes.
Last year, and with the support of Kirstie Marshall (MLA) and Tony Robinson (MLA), he met Treasurer John Brumby.
For the next twelve months, Gary maintained contact with the Treasurer’s office and in June 2005 it was announced that the government would establish the Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative with funding of $63m over the next five years.
The funds will assist:
• New technology for ambulances;
• Training staff on new procedures in trauma response;
• Research into trauma response and practice;
• Clinical spinal restoration research; and
• Establishment of a Neurotrauma Research Initiative.
People with spinal cord injuries can be thankful that they have someone like Gary Allsop working so diligently and successful on their behalf.
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At the Melbourne launch, Acting Premier John Thwaites said the money would also be used for new equipment in ambulances, training staff on new procedures in trauma response and spinal restoration...
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Speaking from the BIO 2005 conference in Philadelphia, Premier Steve Bracks said the TAC would provide $60 million while the Government would contribute $3 million. Mr Bracks said the Victorian...
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Innovation Minister, John Brumby said the Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative would complement other neuro-related projects headquartered in Melbourne including the Australian Stem Cell Centre, the...
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Gary Allsop went in to scoop up a loose ball during a football game for Warrandyte in 1989, when he was sandwiched between two opposition players in a tackle and broke his neck. He has been a...
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Gary Allsop broke his neck playing football when he was 28. The accident left him a quadriplegic and eventually cost him his marriage, house, career and, of course, independence. Now 44, he’s lived...