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Resource Centre – New books available!

July 20, 2022
“Will I ever have a girlfriend again? Will anyone be interested” says Grant immediately after his traumatic spinal injury at 16 years of age.
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A Lasting Gift

July 20, 2022
Have you ever considered leaving a gift in your will? Every gift left to NZST in a will is significant and leaves an enduring legacy, impacting the lives and rehabilitation of those navigating a new…
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Spinal Network News

March 23, 2022
Would you like to contribute? We'd love to hear from you, if you have a story to share! The Spinal Network News (SNN) is the New Zealand Spinal Trust’s national magazine, published three times a year covering topics .
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Disability Iceberg
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Disability Iceberg

October 21, 2021
Do you have a spinal cord injury or impairment? Have you ever wanted to explain to someone that your SCI impacts you much more than just not being able to walk? Perhaps to your employer, colleague,…
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Mark's SCI journey
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Winning at life! Mark’s story …

September 3, 2021
The lucky 'reject' ...   03/09/2021   Mark is a generous supporter of the NZST and has been since his experience with SCI. Mark never needed our services, but he chooses to support…
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Brett's SCI journey album
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Winning at life! Brett’s story …

September 2, 2021
Thank goodness no switch was available ...   02/09/2021   If Brett could’ve flicked a switch while in hospital to end it all, he would’ve. Now he says thank goodness no such…
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Brenda's SCI journey album
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Winning at life! Brenda’s story …

September 1, 2021
The continuing story ...   01/09/2021   The Hidden Issues I Face Being An SCI Walker. By Brenda van Eyk If you didn't know me and you passed me on the street, you probably wouldn't…
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Sid's SCI journey album
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Winning at life! Sid’s story …

August 31, 2021
Lockdown surprise!   31/08/2021   It was absolutely not the way Sid saw his 21st birthday going … Right up until he and his mates decided to go for a dip in the pool it had been…
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