NeuroMoves Exercise Physiologist Alicia Payne recently presented a round-up of the highlight moments of her US trip following her win of the 2023 David Prast Achievement Award. In memory of David Prast, a former Director of SpinalCure, the Award is…
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SpinalCure to secure over $400,000 as Hearts & Minds Investments beneficiary partner
Media release: April 2024 ‘Impact investment’ for the future: SpinalCure Australia to secure over $400,000 as Hearts & Minds Investments beneficiary partner Generous philanthropic funding to be injected into cure-focused SCI research, representing a solid investment for…
New study unlocks vital clues about the immune system’s response to spinal cord injury
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, by Professor Marc Ruitenberg and his research team at The University of Queensland, has yielded important insights about the effect of a spinal cord injury (SCI) on the body’s immune system,…
Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Research: Introducing the I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure Fellowship
By Duncan Wallace, Exec Director SpinalCure As someone who lives with a spinal cord injury (SCI), I know first-hand the impact it causes. Having an SCI casts a long shadow, devastating lives and leaving families grappling with profound emotional and…
In Memory of Bob Turner
BOB TURNER AM (1937-2024) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Turner, a dedicated advocate and fundraiser for spinal injury funds. Bob Turner served as SCA’s (Hon) CEO and later as Chair, leaving a lasting…
Bowels, bladders and sex: addressing the stigma after an SCI
Issues with bowels, bladder and sex are often taboo for those living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and not really thought about by those that aren’t. Inspired by a BBC Article with a personal account by Niall McCann here,…
Successful summit provides a spotlight on regional issues
Our Executive Director, Duncan Wallace took the stage as one of the keynote speakers at the Regional Development Australia’s 2024 Inland Growth Summit in Dubbo held 21-22 February 2024. More than 200 people travelled from across the state to attend…
Honouring our Amazing Women in Science
An initiative led by the United Nations, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promotes full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. This represents a timely opportunity for us to recognise the…
Novel flexible and easily implanted spinal cord stimulator
Researchers develop a tiny flexible spinal-cord stimulator that can be implanted without major surgery.
Celebrating our impact for 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to acknowledge as a community how far we have come in our quest for a cure. Most people reading this are deeply familiar with how devastating a spinal cord injury can…