Every Day Matters
Welcome to the Every Day Matters news hub. Here you’ll find resources and information about spinal cord injury including case studies, lifestyle stories, ambassador updates and industry news.
Advocacy & Agenda
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Moving Forward with Clinical Excellence
By Nicholas Edwards, Chief Clinical & Quality Advisor Having recently joined the Forward team in the newly appointed role of… Read more
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Forward Ability Support & BrightSky Australia donates medical supplies to victims in Ukraine
The recent unrest in Ukraine has been felt globally, and here at Forward Ability Support & our social enterprise, BrightSky… Read more
Research
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Understanding Pressure Ulcers After Spinal Cord Injury: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Pressure ulcers are a common concern after spinal cord injury, and can result in skin and underlying tissue ulceration. Having… Read more
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Bowel Management for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Establishing and maintaining an effective bowel management routine can increase the time and confidence you have, to participate in other… Read more
Lifestyle
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June Forward favourites
We hope you’ve been enjoying our monthly Forward Favourites series as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it! Here’s the June… Read more
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The Power of Technology for Individuals Living with Disabilities
By Joel Sardi Technology has played a significant role in improving the lives of people with disabilities by offering various… Read more
Case studies
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Employment for people with disability in Australia
By Joel Sardi The unemployment rate for Australians living with disability has not changed in 28 years, in comparison to… Read more
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What is animal assisted therapy?
Animal assisted therapy involves providing emotional support to people with disability or illness with the help of animals. This kind… Read more
News
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Son of a Rock
After years of empty fridges, no hot water, and piles of laundry, my wife and I ultimately achieved nirvana –… Read more
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Dr John Yeo – a life well lived
Today, it is with heavy hearts that we reflect on the passing of Dr John Yeo – a quietly spoken… Read more