Search results for ‘Living my life’
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Paralympian Ben Lucas, who works for ACC as our Lead Disability Advisor, is proud of the partnership we have with Paralympics New Zealand and can’t wait for the Para action to get going in Paris.
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Paralympian Scott Martlew lost his leg as a teenager when a rugby injury led to a bacterial infection. But he refused to let that hold him back and is now targeting a place on the Paralympics podium next year.
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A moment of distraction left Sharleen Bishop with a fractured wrist and a loss of independence. But the support of ACC helped her recover and she’s now using Nymbl to stay on her feet.
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Tearing my ACL changed everything – footballer Aoife King shares her story Nō te haenga o tōku ACL, ka huri kōaro tōku ao – he kōrero nā Aoife King, he kaitākaro whutupōro
Aoife King, NZSS football rep, ruptured both of her anterior cruciate ligaments, potentially forcing her to give up the sport forever.
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In his role at Drowning Prevention Auckland, Harry Aonga has seen first-hand the sad impact drownings have on whānau. He is pleased to see ACC use ‘The Thinker’ and other initiatives to help save lives in and around the water.
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Nicole's Story: How overcoming death led to a new beginning Te kōrero a Nicole: He oranga anō i te mate
After being left dead on the side of the road, Nicole Yeates fought for her life. Her recovery is giving hope for others with traumatic brain injuries.
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Bailley's story: Flying high after devastating balcony collapse Te kōrero a Bailley: He hikinga wairua nō muri mai i te takanga o tētahi mahau
Bailley Unahi’s young life changed forever when a balcony fell on her, but it didn’t stop her setting new life goals. She's now a Para athlete, learning to sit-ski.
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After a brush with death on her motorbike, Mandy Peterson knows the value of safety training and is urging others to complete a Ride Forever course ahead of the riding season.
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Rongoā Māori expert Awhitia Mihaere (Ngāti Kahungunu), chairperson of the ACC Rongoā Māori Advisory panel, shares her life experiences and applied practices of rongoā, and what it means for ACC to be supporting the inaugural Rongoā Māori Conference.