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Chris’ recovery is right on target. Chris lost his right arm and sustained a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident in August 2016. Following his discharge from hospital, NIISQ stepped in early to fund Chris’ accident-related medications, provide assistive devices to accommodate his amputation and a three month gym access to help him […]
“I honestly can’t imagine not being helped by NIISQ.” Zach lost his right leg and sustained additional injuries to his left arm in a motorbike accident in February 2018. Following his accident, Zach chose to be rapidly discharged from hospital to home. The support that he received early on was central to helping him towards […]
Savannah sustained a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident in July 2016 at the age of 19 years old. She started her rehabilitation journey in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU), Princess Alexandra Hospital where she spent three months receiving intensive allied health therapy. Following her discharge home from BIRU, Savannah continued her […]
“NIISQ have supported me through the whole journey so far.” Jason sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident in August 2017. “NIISQ have supported me through the whole journey so far. My Support Planners have become someone who can listen and know about some of the challenges I may be experiencing at the […]
“Never stop believing in yourself…wheel outside the box and challenge yourself.” In NIISQ, 18% of participants live with a permanent spinal cord injury. Many use wheelchairs in different shapes and sizes to help them live their lives post-accident and we’re honoured to help support them. Read on to learn more about Wes’ story and his determination. […]
Ask any of Drew’s family and friends what he is like, and they’ll talk about his wonderful smile and fantastic outlook on life. It wasn’t always this way. Drew has a traumatic brain injury as a result of a serious motor vehicle accident in 2017, which meant a lengthy stay in hospital on the Gold […]
“It is great having someone that I feel is genuinely invested in my child’s wellbeing and progress. I don’t feel like we are just another number.” Ask any parent and they will tell you that that caring for a child can often be challenging. For Briearne, being Mum to 3 year-old Lucius presents even more […]