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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Can we reduce urinary tract infections in people who self-catheterise?
By Dr Peta Tehan, Dr Kate Browne and Professor Brett Mitchell Urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be considered trivial by… Read more
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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
Lifestyle
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10 Years of Lessons - By Joel Sardi
Experiencing a spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering event that affects not only physical abilities but also psychological well-being.… Read more
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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
Case studies
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The complex foundations of well-being and disability by Dr Dinesh Palipana
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (‘AIHW’), ‘“An estimated 41% of people with severe or profound disability… Read more
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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
News
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Sector News - August 2024
The release of the final report on NDIS Provider and Worker Registration taskforce. The taskforce has recommended 4 types of… Read more
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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