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When PE teacher Carl Perry ruptured his Achilles, he was worried about taking time off work. But going on a Recovery at Work programme helped him stay on top of his tasks and remain socially connected, giving his physical and mental wellbeing a boost.
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Motorcycle Awareness Month: The right gear could save your life Te marama whakatairanga i te eke motupaika: Ka ora koe mā ngā rauemi tōtika
Wearing the right gear for riding could be the difference between serious injury or the inconvenience of minor injuries.
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There’s nothing better than hitting the mountain-bike trails over summer – but it’s also a peak time for injury. Red Bull pro rider Brook Macdonald had a life-changing injury and is urging others to ‘Have a hmmm’ on the trails this summer.
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Talented basketballer Riva Pitman is one of many New Zealanders to suffer an injury on the court. To help more players stay fit, ACC and Basketball NZ have teamed up to deliver On Point – a programme aimed at preventing injury and improving performance.
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The ACC-supported Māori Sports Awards serve to showcase the achievements of outstanding Māori sports people, this year including a promising rugby player looking to emulate the feats of a local hero.
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The silver lining to losing a limb for Peter Cowan has been discovering a love of para va’a, an adaptive version of waka ama. With lifelong support from ACC helping him get there, he’s about to make his Paralympics debut.
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The support of ACC helped Scott Martlew recover from a life-changing injury, which claimed his left leg and very nearly his life. Now he’s about to compete in his third Paralympic Games and has unfinished business.
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Five years ago, George Thompson suffered a life-changing injury on his farm. He’s defied the odds to walk again and is pleased to see ACC partner with Safer Farms to help prevent others going through the same ordeal.
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Rongoā Māori practitioner Jolie Davis is passionate about its power to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders. Rongoā (traditional healing) has been offered as a rehabilitation service by ACC for three years and is helping a wide range of people.
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A grandmother of 17, Aroha Te Wao is finding time in her busy life to take on IronMāori – an ACC-supported multi-sport event aimed at promoting wellbeing among whānau.