Closing Sunday! Get published in Why Research Matters 2024! It’s an accessible #SCI research publication featuring the top entries from the Spinal Research Institute’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Writing Prize. thesri.org/writing-prize/

Fantastic that the Australian Govt announced a record $54.9 million for Paralympic sport. The funding will target enhanced classification opportunities, access to fit-for-purpose training environments, and specialised coaching and performance support. paralympic.org/news/paralympi…

Wheelchair fencing was developed by Sir Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital after WWII to aid recovery of patients with #SCI by strengthening muscles and improving balance. It was included at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960. paralympic.org/news/sport-wee…

After accidents & falls, violence is the largest cause of #SCI in the US. We can prevent violence by creating environments where individuals are valued, respected and protected from harm. Stay tuned for a special SCI Day announcement tomorrow! iscos.org.uk/page/SciDay

On SCI Day, we’re proud to launch our report, The Landscape of SCI Research in Australia 2018-2023! Why? Because unless we know what research is occurring, we can’t identify gaps & challenges, address opportunities, and maximise available resources. tinyurl.com/sci-research-a…

Calling all dietitians! Researchers at the University of Sydney are exploring the foodservice systems and nutrition practices within spinal facilities. Participation involves completion of an online survey. redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=DY4…

6am🇬🇧 10pm🇺🇸 3pm 🇦🇺 international planning for ISCoS Meetings workshop, we'll be sharing latest digital developments, discussing how to challenge your comfort zone/overcome barriers & share case examples ISCoS Psychosocial Group -not to be missed! Dr Jennifer Coker The SRI The National Spinal Injuries Centre

Between 2018 and 2023, #SCI research in Australia was supported by nearly $49M AUD in funding. Our report explores where this money came from and the type of research it funded. We also look at which states received the most funding. Read the full report: tinyurl.com/sci-research-a…

Our report, The Landscape of #SCI Research in Australia 2018 - 2023, includes a scoping literature review that includes 196 publications. We categorise them by location, study design, category of research, and involvement of people with lived experience. tinyurl.com/sci-research-a…

In Melbourne? Tune in to House of Wellness on Radio 3AW tomorrow morning 8:10am to listen to Paralympic Gold Medallist and SRI Director Nick Morris OAM talk about his paralympic experience and the work of the SRI. It’s sure to be an interesting chat. 3aw.com.au/show/the-house…

What a great show of excellence we have seen over the past 12 days! We’re already looking forward to 2028 when Para climbing will be included for the first time! Para climbing will be the 23rd sport at the games in Los Angeles, USA. paralympic.org/news/para-clim…

Our report, The Landscape of #SCI Research in Australia 2018 - 2023, found that Rehabilitation and Secondary Conditions together accounted for more than 50% of publications relating to clinical research in the field of #SCI in Australia. Read the report: tinyurl.com/sci-research-a…

“Models that integrate pre-clinical, clinical & community-based research involving multidisciplinary teams, in consultation with #SCI consumers, could reduce duplication, maximise recruitment participation, & ensure key stakeholders provide valuable input” tinyurl.com/sci-research-a…

ICYMI Paralympic Gold Medallist and SRI Director Nick Morris OAM was on House of Wellness radio to talk about his paralympic experience and the work of the SRI. You can listen to the episode here: 3aw.com.au/show/the-house…

Our eight #SCI Collaboration Grant recipients will be attending #ISCoS2024. Over the coming days we will introduce them. If you see them at the meeting, please make them feel welcome! bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…

Leena R Chaudhari from India received an #SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the SRI to attend #ISCoS2024. Read more about Leena and the other 7 grant recipients here: bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…

Maria Cunha from Portugal received an #SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the SRI to attend #ISCoS2024. Read more about Maria and the other 7 grant recipients here: bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…

Ryan Dorrian from Australia received an #SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the SRI to attend #ISCoS2024. Read more about Ryan and the other 7 grant recipients here: bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…

Kanishka Gambhir from India received an #SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the SRI to attend #ISCoS2024. Read more about Kanishka and the other 7 grant recipients here: bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…

Natalia Padula from Brazil received an #SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the SRI to attend #ISCoS2024. Read more about Natalia and the other 7 grant recipients here: bit.ly/SRI-grant-reci…