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Hibiscus Coast football captain Stacey Martin has been on a challenging journey to get back to playing the game she loves after she ruptured her ACL in 2020. She is telling her story to encourage others to invest in their bodies to prevent injury.
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A workplace injury kept petrolhead James Dunlop out of his rally car and impacted his employment. But our support helped him recover and he’s now enjoying being back behind the wheel.
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It would take more than a serious accident to keep experienced rider Steve Davies off the road. To help others stay safe, Steve‘s sharing the story of how he nearly lost his life as we celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Month.
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A back injury put the working life of Ngāpuhi descendant Michael Dixon into doubt and he struggled mentally. But we were able to tailor his support to save him from a dark place.
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Thirty-two years ago, Jason Eade was preparing to represent New Zealand at the Barcelona Olympics. But a motorbike crash changed the course of his life forever. The Wellingtonian has made a full recovery and is now a champion golfer. He is sharing his story of overcoming adversity to help others.
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After overcoming injury setbacks to become a national heroine, Football Ferns star Hannah Wilkinson is keen to leave a legacy – not just to inspire future generations with her performances but to highlight the importance of injury prevention.
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Lee Taniwha became a tetraplegic aged 13. He says the new ACC funding for Peer and Whānau Support service is a “massive boost”.
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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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People in Waikato are being well supported in their rehabilitation and freeing up hospital beds at the same time, thanks to the successful START programme – a precursor to the national introduction of ACC’s Non-Acute Rehabilitation Pathway (NARP).
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Football Ferns centre-half makes comeback from Achilles injury Kei te hoki atu te pū kaunuku o te Football Ferns ki te kēmu i muri atu i te wharanga o tōna Archilles
Football Ferns defender Meikayla Moore has bounced back from a serious Achilles injury to sign for one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Liverpool FC.