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Health and safety advocate Darren Guard has lost many mates to the sea and has also come close to losing his own life. So, with support from ACC, he set up MarineSAFE – an online training programme to help fishers stay safe at sea.
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After suffering a nasty injury on a remote tramping trail, Liz Wightwick feared the worst. She had to be airlifted to safety and has some wise words for fellow trampers to avoid going through such an ordeal.
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Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) is a legend of New Zealand Netball and a passionate supporter of the recently revised NetballSmart programme, focusing on injury prevention through conditioning and the pre-game warm-up.
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Having suffered multiple concussions, Shawn Stewart knows how dangerous it can be to play on after a head knock. He now works in injury prevention and is pleased to see ACC at Polyfest this year to build awareness around concussion in sport.
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RIchard has lost six friends and colleagues to motorcycle crashes. It’s something he remembers every time he gets on his bike.
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Fitness fanatic Craig Harrington lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorbike accident as a teenager. But he hasn’t let that hold him back and, with lifelong support from ACC, leads an action-packed lifestyle.
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As the first matches of winter sport get underway, many keen players are eager to take the pitch. But remember, staying safe on the pitch is critical to enjoying the sport all season long, says ACC Injury Prevention Leader James Whitaker.
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After shattering his ankle in a trampoline accident, Liam Olson was told he may struggle to walk properly ever again. Now he is about to run Round the Bays Auckland as he looks to complete a remarkable recovery.
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Having been on the end of a phone call about a crash involving his daughter, ACC Injury Prevention Leader James Whitaker knows all about the dangers of our roads. So he's backing our ‘Ghost your mates’ distracted driving campaign.