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Search results for ‘Living my life’
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A spinal cord injury left his future uncertain. But Aaron Ewen bounced back from tragedy to achieve at the highest levels of his sport.
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Derek’s story: Making history as an amputee paramedic Te kōrero a Derek: He whakatutukinga nui nā tētahi manapou tata pororere
Derek Eady feared his life would be changed forever after a DIY accident. But he made history by becoming the first amputee to return to work as a frontline paramedic in New Zealand.
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At just 10-years-old, Jamie Astwood’s life was turned upside down when she broke her back in a dune boarding accident. But her positive attitude has helped her lead an independent life, and set an inspirational example for others.
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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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The life of keen sportsman Finn Murphy changed when his leg was amputated after a motorbike accident. Now a member of the ACC-supported Para Sport Collective, he’s targeting a place at the Paralympics.
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We're here to help under the alert levels Kei konei mātou hei āwhina i a koe i te wā o ngā pae urutā
We’re still here to help the people of Aotearoa with injury prevention, care and support if things go wrong while in our bubbles.
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The start of a new year is an opportunity to reflect and set new goals. Health and fitness goals are common but need to be tackled wisely to avoid injury, as Hala found out.
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More injuries happen in the home than anywhere else in New Zealand, making the next few house-bound weeks a critical time to take special care of each other.
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After sustaining a spinal injury 40 years ago in a motorbike accident, Brett Ladbrook is now supporting others who’ve also suffered a life-changing injury. He’s sharing his story as part of Motorcycle Awareness Month to promote road safety.
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The happy-go-lucky nature of Taane Karena was tested when a serious injury put him in a dark place. But the support of our Hāpai programme, which provides care grounded in Māori values and principles, has turned his recovery around.