Each year the journalists from the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery and the politicians they cover, get together for a black tie knees-up, The Midwinter Ball, before Parliament takes its winter break. Fundraising aspects of the night included the auctioning of such things as…
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OK! Magazine – interview with SpinalCure Ambassador Sandra Sully
After generously supporting the 2013 Oscars Luncheon, OK Magazine have interviewed Sandra Sully about her involvement with SpinalCure and spinal cord injury. Our thanks to Ok Magazine, and to our Ambassador, Sandra, for championing our cause. See the article here.(pdf…
SpinalCure to share in proceeds from the Press Gallery's Mid Winter Ball
Each year journalists of the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery in Canberra and the politicians they cover, lay down their arms for a glamorous black-tie event before Parliament’s winter break. We are delighted to announce that this year, SpinalCure is to share in…
Spinalcure Australia / NHMRC Early Career Fellowship
In conjuction with NHMRC we are looking to support an Early Career Fellowship for a researcher targetting a greater understanding of and/or potential treatments for spinal cord injury. Applications close : 1700 hrs (5:00pm) AEST, 3 April 2013 For more…
Running for those who can't
The popularity of fun-runs and ocean swims around Australia has never been greater. People of all ages are signing up for these community events to get fit, have fun, raise funds and increase awareness for a charity dear to their…
Walk On National Launch 2009
Walk On is vital in the progress of breaking down barriers. Mr Shorten quotes Professor John Steeves, Chair of the International Collaboration for Repair Discoveries and the global expert in all aspects of spinal cord injury: “whilst not the cure…
Matt Speakman: Racing for a cure
Last month Matt Speakman won the Queensland Under 1600 Improved Production championship using hand controls against able bodied drivers. As far as we know this is the first time someone with spinal cord injury has become a state champion in…
ICAP
After 20 years of frontline police work Allan Sparkes grabbed the headlines for his heroic rescue of a child swept down a flooded storm water drain – an act of bravery for which he won the Cross of Valour. Allan’s brother David,…
SCIA Walk On activity based program
SCIA’s Walk On program has been piloted in Brisbane since May 2008. It is an intensive exercise recovery program which offers a path to maximising functional recovery for people with spinal cord injuries. It is directly based upon the Project Walk…
5Sports has "Kicked a goal for SpinalCure"
The new 5sports complex at Caringbah has been packed with soccer players for the last four weeks. And we are very happy about it since all their court hire and competition fees for the month are being donated to SpinalCure!…