Coffs Coast Advocate

Quadriplegic father breaking barriers with technology

NDIS ambassador has overcome multiple challenges and is now assisting others gain their independence.

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15th June 2020 1:06 PM

’It has really taken an emotional toll on my wife’: Cameron Toomey with daughter Abbey.

Chopper pilot awarded millions in crash claim

He initially sued his former employer for just over $9 million.

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17th April 2020 9:04 AM

Victorian man Bruce Towers has been awarded more than $5.6 million in the Cairns Supreme Court after he was left a paraplegic following a helicopter crash while working in Papua New Guinea in 2006. PICTURE: STEWART McLEAN

Life-changing illness for young Emerald family

Doctors say the seven-year-old is lucky to be alive after being rushed to hospital.

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07th April 2020 4:04 PM

Emerald's Declan Burson, 7, was rushed to Brisbane Children's Hospital when he couldn't feel his legs. Doctors discovered a rare condition called spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and after surgery deemed him a quadriplegic.

John’s wish comes true as he rock’s it out at U2 concert

The 43-year-old’s occupational therapist arranged the special outing after hearing it was his lifelong dream to see the...

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08th Dec. 2019 6:12 PM

John Cook (left) had his wish come true last month after seeing U2 live in concert.

‘I was helpless’: Quadriplegic recounts terrifying break-in

A QUADRIPLEGIC has told of the utter horror she felt looking in the eyes of three robbers as they confronted her in bed...

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08th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

Quadriplegic Susie Wood outside her home which was broken into by heartless thieves while she lay terrified and helpless in bed. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Quadriplegic man’s horrific coffee injury

A 30-year-old who lost the use of his limbs after an accident at a Sydney beach reveals how risky even a coffee run can be.

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10th April 2019 11:04 AM

Scott has made huge progress since his devastating beach accident.

Quadriplegic Brett Morris lands first job in 25 years

QUADRIPLEGIC Brett Morris has just landed his first job in 25 years after a Gold Coast institution gave him a long-awaited...

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04th Dec. 2018 4:12 AM

Brett Morris at Gold Coast Airport. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Lifesaver returns to sand 32 years after breaking neck

Former Coast lifesaver Ivan Collins has taken a roll down memory lane to reach the water's edge at his old patrol for the...

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18th Sept. 2018 2:09 PM

Former Mooloolaba lifesaver Ivan Collins returns to the sand at his old patrol for the first time in 32 years by using a track attachment to his wheelchair.

Nursing services to be funded by NDIS after appeal

SPINAL Life Australia member Wendy Adams has become one of the first Australians to have nursing services funded under the...

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10th Sept. 2018 5:09 AM

BIG WIN: Toowoomba resident Wendy Adams, who has quadriplegia from a spinal cord injury, has recently become one of the first Australians to receiving nursing services funding under the NDIS after she appealed her plan.

Ian just wants to pat best mate again after serious crash

On March 19 last year, Ian Weis's life changed forever.

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09th March 2018 1:03 PM

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