Stewart Yesner, 67, the founder of SpinalCure Australia and Spinal Research UK (previously ISRT, the International Spinal Research Trust), has sadly died. Incredibly sad news. Stewart’s indefatigable determination to overcome all in pursuit of building a meaningful organisation to combat…
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Melbourne based neurostimulation study focusing on hand and arm function – volunteers wanted
Volunteers needed for a Melbourne-based neurostimulation clinical trial hoping to improve arm and hand function for quadriplegics.
Kevin Ring – and why supporting SpinalCure is so close to his heart
Horse racing is clearly in the blood when it comes to Kevin Ring. As a former jockey, Kevin rode with distinction for over 30 years before becoming involved with the Tasmanian Jockeys’ Association, where he has held a number of…
What are your thoughts on improving bladder and bowel function with nerve stimulation?
A group at CQ University, under the supervision of Dr Vanesa Bochkezanian, is conducting a survey to find out people’s perceptions around using nerve stimulation devices to help manage bladder and bowel problems. The devices can either be implanted or…
A thank you and update from our CEO
Dear supporter, I would like to personally thank you for a record breaking End of Financial Year. The SpinalCure team have loved reading your donation messages and it means the world to us that our supporter community recognise and support…
New trial using cannabis derivative for chronic pain following spinal cord injury
Half of all people with spinal cord injury (SCI) will develop chronic neuropathic pain—just one of the unseen effects that can be debilitating for the person with an injury. A clinical trial, funded through the $15m NSW Government grants offered…
Victorian Jockeys’ Association backs spinal injury research
Media release 1 June 2022 Download this media release here. The Victorian Jockeys’ Association (VJA) is backing research for a cure for spinal cord injury, with a generous donation this week to SpinalCure, Australia’s leading funder of cure-related research for…
Central Coast market stall raises $1,172 for spinal cord injury research!
Carrol Stubbs had the idea to raise money for SpinalCure after she was given a number of plant pots from her daughter and son-in-law who had been landscaping their garden. She decided to put them to good use and enlisted…
End the ‘do nothing’ decade for seniors with disabilities
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT AUSTRALIAN DISABILITY & AGED CARE ORGANISATIONS It’s time to end a decade of inaction over support for seniors with disabilities. Right now, people over 65 with significant disabilities are denied the same care, support and services delivered…
SpinalCure releases latest impact report
Funding groundbreaking research to cure spinal cord injury A cure is in reach. It’s not a matter of if, but when. This is our mantra, and it really is closer than ever. Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, 2021 was…