Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia in Shenton Park, Western Australia | Charitable organisation

Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia

Locality: Shenton Park, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1800 809 780

Address: Suite 1/315 Railway Road 6008 Shenton Park, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.pbf.asn.au

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25.01.2022 This week was Donate Life Week for 2020, have you considered becoming an organ donor? More details from DonateLife Australia below. #DonateLife #OrganDonor #DonateLifeWeek2020 #DonateLifeWeek https://www.facebook.com/DonateLifeAustralia/posts/10157712504102956

24.01.2022 Were glad to be safely back presenting in the flesh, working with RYDA Road Safety as part of their Road Safety Education program, facilitating the crash investigation model. This aims to give students an understanding of road safety, and that there are a number of factors that can cause an accident. PBF Safety Facilitator Jason McGregor explains Road Safety has an impact on everybody! As more people restart using the roads again and younger people start driving more and mo...re, I am pleased to be able to share my story and facilitate RYDAs Safe Systems Program to school age drivers Weve all been social distancing and keeping 2m apart from each other during the evolving COVID-19 situation, PBF suggests we extend this mentality to creating safer spaces between each car on the road as well! Stay Safe #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #RoadSafety #SafeDriving #Ryda

24.01.2022 Check out PBF injury prevention manager Symon Stills story in this article published by SpinalCure Australia. The article documents Symons life before and after his injury and his inspiring work fundraising for research into spinal cord injury and raising awareness of this devastating injury. https://www.spinalcure.org.au/symon-still/ #PBFAustralia #PBF #ParaplegicBenefitFund #Teaching #Education #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #SpinalCure #InjuryPrevention #Rehabilitation #RoadSafety

23.01.2022 PBF joined Water Corporation at the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough for their annual safety summit. We delivered our immersive Hear my story program, inviting attendees to briefly experience life in a wheelchair whilst listening to a short podcast story from someone that has sustained a life changing spinal cord injury. PBF’s Katie Stokes, Symon Still and Jodie Nikolic joined around 200 guests to support the key themes of safe work practices, safety culture, safety innovation and general wellbeing. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAU #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInTheWorkplace #WorkSafely #WaterCorp #WaterCorporation #SafetySummit #Safety #WaterCorporationSafetySummit

23.01.2022 It's National Road safety week and today's theme is the safety of those risking their lives on our roads to help us. So please Move Over/Slow Down. Take the pledge today: https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/home/#home/pledge National Road Safety Week Road Safety Commission... #PBF #PBFAustralia #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyWeek2020 #NationalRoadSafetyWeek #NationalRoadSafetyWeek2020 #NRSW2020 #RoadSafetyComission #TakeThePledge #MoveOver #SlowDown #DriveSafety

23.01.2022 PBF team member Hilary, who works as a peer support officer in WA, got creative with glow sticks and packing tape to win our recent activity challenge to help us stay physically and mentally engaged during the COVID-19 restrictions. Check out her fantastic wheelchair dance moves! #PBFAustralia #PBF #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #GlowSticks #Dancing #DanceMoves #WheelchairDanceMoves #Glowing

21.01.2022 EBM is proud to be the recognised Insurance Broker for Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia (PBF). PBF Australia was established to create greater awareness of the... risks of spinal cord injuries, with the aim of reducing the impact and incidence of spinal cord injuries in Australia. PBF provides its members with essential financial support should they sustain a permanent traumatic spinal cord injury; this is known as PBF’s member benefit fund. Paraplegia and quadriplegia are among the most expensive chronic injuries a person can face, said PBF Australia CEO Martin Browning. We have worked closely with EBM to identify suitable cover and to simplify the claims process so that benefit payments can be made as quickly after an injury as possible. This early payment can provide vital financial assistance so people can concentrate on their rehabilitation and return home as soon as possible. PBF Australia membership packages are available for individuals, sporting clubs and corporates. There is also the option to cover an individual sporting event Find out more about PBF at www.pbf.asn.au or click here to learn about one of PBF’s member benefit claims: https://bit.ly/32zM4Ef

21.01.2022 Meet our team: Introducing Kate Fandry, PBF Business Development Manager in WA 1. What is your role at PBF? I am one of the Business Development Managers-my job is to spread the word about who PBF is, what we do and get more opportunities for our presenters to share their stories. Letting people know about our membership is a big part of the role too-most people have no idea that we exist and that they could join as a member for a really low annual cost!...Continue reading

21.01.2022 PBF Presenter Rob Pike chatted to friends at West Australian Country Football League, sharing his personal story as part of the Belt Up road safety campaign supported by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia. He spoke about life, friendship and family, and how poor decision making on the road can have a devastating impact. Watch the full interview below: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/videos/659373098253073 ... #RoadSafety #PBF #PBFAustralia #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #InjuryPrevention #SafetyOnTheRoad #SafeDriving #DriveSafe #ICWA #BeltUp

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21.01.2022 PBF is proud to be presenting as a part of IFAP - RTO 1907 s WorkSafe courses, more info in their post below >> #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #IFAP #WorkSafe #SafeWork #SafetyCourses #InjuryPrevention https://www.facebook.com/watch/

21.01.2022 One positive consequence of the COVID-19 crisis may be an ongoing focus on the importance of hygiene: https://www.facebook.com//a.10790796454/3096142670408957/

20.01.2022 Our friends at Break The Boundary have a mission to support people with disabilities by empowering them to go outside and beyond flat surfaces in Australia. They have been working hard ahead of their planned relaunch to continue and are seeking assistance to complete the work... See their post below for more information: https://www.facebook.com/BreakTheBoundaryAU/posts/3123287687709585 ... #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBF #PBFAustralia #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #BreakTheBoundary #Accessibility

20.01.2022 Spinal Life is proud to announce the launch of the Accessible Australia App. This is a free online resource where you can find accessible places and experiences... and leave reviews to help others. This is a tool that we want the community to get behind and leave reviews on the accessibility of Australia. You can leave reviews on hotels, pubs and clubs, tourist parks and even dentists and so much more. Keep a look out for our features on accessible tourism hot spots over the next couple of months. Get out and about and enjoy life. App link: https://bit.ly/3maUo4o If you need more information: https://bit.ly/2Tfks1T #spinallife #accessibleaustralia #holiday #community #accessibleaustraliaapp See more

20.01.2022 Planning a road trip? Here’s some safety tips for driving long distances during the holidays: 1. Before driving long distances, plan your route and break times 2. Only overtake when safe to do so and keep adequate distance between yourself and other vehicles... 3. Ensure you’re well rested and put an 8 hour limit on driving time per day Stay safe on the roads this summer! #PBF #PBFAU #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #RoadSafety #DriveSafe #InjuryPrevention #RoadSafetyTips #LongDistanceDriving

20.01.2022 PBF was happy to be able to participate in Mader Group s Mader Day activities, promoting safety and wellbeing in their workplace. https://www.facebook.com/MaderGroup/posts/960270767734946 #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInTheWorkplace #Mader #MaderGroup #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #Safety #Wellbeing

19.01.2022 PBF Australia are proud to welcome our newest corporate member RM Surveys to the fold. RM Surveys are one of Western Australias premier survey companies servicing the commercial, resource and residential industries. RM Surveys are an employer of choice in their industry, and have chosen to cover not just their employees with their PBF membership, but their employees families too. RM Surveys also have a proud tradition in supporting worthwhile local charities including Variety, Lifeline and Canteen. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFCorporateMember #PBFMembership #PBFMember #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInTheWorkplace

19.01.2022 PBF’s Kate Fandry is happy to present Laura Kazmirowicz from Royal Life Saving Society WA with their 4 year corporate membership certificate. Many thanks for your ongoing support. To find out more about becoming a PBF corporate member, or to join, visit: www.pbf.asn.au/membership/corporate-membership/... #PBF #PBFAU #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAustralia #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #RoyalLifeSaving #RoyalLifeSavingSocietyWA #RoyalLifeSavingSociety #Safety #PBFMembership #JoinPBF #PBFCorporateMembership #WaterSafety #LifeSaving

19.01.2022 PBF took part in several activities in support of National Road Safety Week. We held a virtual morning tea and PBF team members made road safety pledges to drive so others survive. This year our pledges included: I pledge to maintain focus and not get distracted, I pledge always to leave early so I don’t have to rush and I pledge to drive within the posted speed limit" #NRSW #DriveSoS #NationalRoadSafetyWeek #TakeThePledge #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #SafeDriving #DriveSafe #NRSW2020

19.01.2022 Meet our team: Introducing Courtney Thane, who works on our social media, graphic design and marketing in WA 1. What is your role at PBF? Marketing / Social Media / Graphic Design...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Today is World Environment Day, take some time today to think and learn about the environment. https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/did-you-kn/take-quiz #WorldEnvironmentDay

18.01.2022 PBF Australia hopes everyone is staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. We created a challenge for our staff to complete little tasks each day, heres some snaps to show how the PBF team have been spending their social distancing time. Our team covered everything from beach trips to overseas catchups to painting to musical activities! How have you been spending your time? have you learned a new skill? Have you kept a good routine? Have you had time to unwind?... Share any activities youve done in the comments below. #PBFAustralia #PBF #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #SocialDistancing

17.01.2022 If you’re heading home from Leavers in WA today, RAC WA has a Pit Stop on the corner of Forrest Hwy and Lake Clifton Rd. Enjoy a free slushie or ice-cream while their friendly Patrol crew do a free car check! Drive Safe. #RAC #RACWA #RoadSafety #DriveSafely... https://www.facebook.com/racwa/posts/10158983839017138 See more

16.01.2022 Looking for a gift for dad? Gift a PBF membership to show them you care. They will be eligible to claim a benefit payment of $250,000 should they sustain a permanent Spinal cord injury*. Every gift voucher sold will also help us to deliver our injury prevention programs and support those... living with SCI. Low annual membership fees individual $55, Double $80, or whole family for only $95 (includes all children under 18yrs of age!) To purchase call 1800 809 780 - Offer only available via phone call * Please see our PDS for full terms and conditions #PBF #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAustralia #SpinalCordInjury #PBFAustraliaMembership #FathersDay #GiftIdeas #SCI #Fathers #Dad #Gift #PBFMembership See more

16.01.2022 PBF Australia thank RAC WA for their ongoing support and are proud to have been part of the All Saints' College WA Driver Education Day. Konnah and Symon shared their personal stories, encouraging students to think about their own behaviours, choices and responsibilities as new drivers. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #RoadSafety #SafeDriving #RAC #RACWA #DriverEducation

14.01.2022 PBF visited Safety Bay Senior High School to present as a part of their #KeysForLife program, educating youth about to get their licenses on safety and decision making while driving. For more information or to book a presentation visit: https://www.pbf.asn.au/spinal-cord-injury-prevention-aus// #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #SafeDriving #InjuryPrevention

13.01.2022 This is your last chance to donate to PBF this financial year! You can complete your income tax return any time up until 31st October, but you must donate before Monday June 30 to claim the tax deduction in this years tax return. With tax time coming up, shorten the gap between your donation and benefit by donating to PBF Australia today. Any donation over $2 will be eligible for a tax receipt. PBF is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipients status (DGR).... Paraplegia and quadriplegia are among the most expensive chronic injuries a person can face. Help us reduce the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury by making a tax-deductible donation today. Make a difference whilst supporting a well-respected charity. Help us reduce injuries and deaths on the road, at work and in the water and assist those living with spinal cord injury by supporting PBF Australia. Donate today >> www.pbf.asn.au/donate/donate/ #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #Donate #Donation #Charity #RegisteredCharity #TaxTime #TaxReturn

13.01.2022 Want to share your opinion and help shape PBF? We are planning to establish a new member panel and are now seeking expressions of interest from PBF members. We want to build up a team of willing respondents to help us shape our future direction; over the coming months we will ask panel members to complete short surveys and provide us with feedback. So, if you would like to share your valued opinions and are ready to participate click here to leave your details! https://for...ms.gle/XgMDzgWS5PxPYZMf9 #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #ExpressionsOfInterest #MemberPanel #Feedback #HaveYourSay #ShareYourOpinion

12.01.2022 PBF Presenter Jason visited Wicked Wheelchairs today to hand deliver their 4-year membership certificate. Dion Reweti from Wicked Wheelchairs sustained a spinal cord injury after a motorbike accident in 1983. An active and adventurous person, Dion was not happy with the standard 18kg wheelchair he was given in hospital and started a 10-year apprenticeship with a company who manufactured customized, ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. Now with 33 years experience in all fac...ets of wheelchair design and manufacture, Dion used his concept of the perfect chair to start Wicked Wheelchairs and provide custom-made, stylish wheelchairs for people with a variety of special needs. #PBF #PBFAustralia #PBFMembership #PBFMember #4YearMembership #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #WickedWheelchairs #InjuryPrevention #WheelchairDesign

12.01.2022 We hope everyone’s year has been off to great start! PBF's New Year’s resolution? To reduce the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury. To help us on our mission, become a PBF member or book an injury prevention presentation today! https://www.pbf.asn.au/membership/... https://www.pbf.asn.au/spinal-cord-injury-prevention-austr/ #PBF #PBFAustralia #PBFAU #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #NewYear #HappyNewYear #NewYearsEve #NewYearsDay #Safety

11.01.2022 Meet our team: Introducing Curtis Palmer, PBF presenter in our Queensland team 1. What is your role at PBF? Safety Presenter... 2. How long have you been working at PBF? Just a few months 3. Take us through an average day for you. Well I have 2 young children so my day starts fairly early and the second those boys wake up its go time. I have a casual role with PBF so when I get the call Ill do some prep work and head out to the appointment. Otherwise I run a company selling wheelchairs and really cool off-road hand cycles. 4. What do you enjoy most about working for PBF? I ended up in a wheelchair as a young man. One simple decision, made in a split second changed my life so I want to educate and support young people through some critical decision making so they dont end up hurting themselves. 5. What positive change or impact have you been making at PBF? The feedback has been very positive. Our presentation is evidence based and relates nicely to the level of the students or companies we talk to. 6. Is there a contribution or achievement youre most proud of being a part of at PBF? So far I think my greatest achievement is simply becoming part of the team. Its a position I have coveted for a while. 7. What most surprised you about the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury? I have lived experience of SCI so the most surprising thing for me was how easy it was to sustain this injury. 8. Is there a story or event that lead you to PBF as an organisation? Ive done a fair bit of this type of work and I wanted to be part of a professional and well reputed organisation like PBF. 9. What is your favourite type of cake? Carrot Cake! 10. If you were an animal, what would you be? Seal 11. What is your favourite thing about working for PBF/to reduce the impact and incidence of sci? I just like sharing my story so that people can learn from the mistakes I have made. 12. What jobs did you have before joining PBF? I have done lots of things from being a TV presenter, a personal trainer, public speaking and owning my own wheelchair sales business. 14. Why do you think people should become members of PBF Australia? Living with a spinal injury is really expensive so the extra support PBF offers would be an amazing boost. 15. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know. In a previous life I was the King of Atlantis #PBF #PBFAustralia #MeetTheTeam #MeetOurTeam #SCI #SpinalCordInjury

11.01.2022 Kate Fandry and Chris Easter visited the AFL Masters WA game day, hosted by the Vic Park Pigs at Ferndale Park with AFL Masters WA President, Nathan Dixon. The PBF team are looking forward to visiting clubs during the season to talk about what PBF membership means and to offer a special family upgrade to Masters players. To find out more or to become PBF Sports club member visit https://www.pbf.asn.au/membership/sports-club-injury-cover/ #PBF #PBFAU #ParaplegicBenefitFund #AFLMasters #AFL #PBFMembership #Sports #Sporting #SportingClubs #SportsInjury #SportingInjury #SportsClub #InjuryPrevention #FinancialProtection #CorporateMembership #PBFCorporateMembership

11.01.2022 PBF wishes everyone a safe and happy Christmas! #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #spinalcordinjury #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #SCI

11.01.2022 PBF’s BDM Kate Fandry and presenter Jodie Nikolic attended the Break The Boundary anniversary event and opening of the community wash station. Their mission is to help people with disabilities go beyond flat surfaces, out of their comfort zone and onto Australian dirt, Jodie is planning a try-out day soon to test the equipment and get beyond flat surfaces! #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAU #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #Accessibility #Accessible #BreakTheBoundary

11.01.2022 New PBF corporate members RM Surveys hosted a Friday afternoon BBQ for around 30 team members at their Willetton HQ. Kate Fandry & Symon Still were there to introduce the team to PBF Australia and welcome them as new members. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #PBFMember #PBFMembership #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInTheWorkplace

11.01.2022 PBF was happy to be a part of Mader Group s Mader Day event on Thursday, with PBF Presenter Kim sharing his story. #WorkplaceSafety #Safety #SafetyInTheWorkplace #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #MaderDay #MaderGroup https://www.facebook.com/MaderGroup/posts/986030915158931

11.01.2022 PBF’s Steve Richter shared his story with students from Nanango State High School, Murgon State High School, Kingaroy State High School and St Mary's Catholic College during a 2 day Road Safety Education (RSE) program at Kingaroy, QLD. Steve is an experienced road safety presenter and he was very impressed with the students’ mature approach and their participation in the sessions, which included the importance of being a good passenger when others are driving, and having the right attitude when behind the wheel. To find out more or book a presentation visit: https://www.pbf.asn.au/spinal-cord-injury-prevention-aus// #PBF #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAU #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyPresentation #InjuryPrevention #DriverSafety #DriveSafely #Safety #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #BookNow #BookAPresentation #BookAPresenter

11.01.2022 Check out this great informational video on transferring from a wheelchair into a car by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia https://www.facebook.com/spinalcordinjuriesaustralia/posts/10158259876195340 #SCIA #SpinalCordInjury #SpinalCordInjuriesAustralia #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefutFund #SCI

10.01.2022 We recently delivered a series of safety presentations for the Costa Group at their mushroom plant facility in Casuarina, WA in partnership with IFAP - RTO 1907 . Through our speakers stories PBF is able to build greater awareness of the risk of serious injury in workplaces throughout Australia and encourage personal responsibility for adopting safe work practices. Keep your focus on safety in 2021 and book a face-to-face or digital PBF workplace presentation today! https://...www.pbf.asn.au/spinal-cord-injury-prevention-aus// #PBF #PBFAU #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #Safety #WorkplaceSafety #IFAP #InjuryPrevention

10.01.2022 Spinal cord injuries can have a huge mental, emotional and physical impact; research shows that animal-assisted therapy may play an integral role in easing some of the challenges faced by those living with permanent injury. Meet Loki, one of the first certified therapy dogs working in WA. Find out more about Animal Assisted Therapy and the work of Tara Lord and Kupu Kupu Australia below https://www.facebook.com/kupukupuaustralia/posts/2632764893663833 #AnimalAssistedTherapy #KupuKupuAustralia #AnimalTherapy #TherapyDog #PBF #PBFAustralia #SCI

09.01.2022 A Powerful video from Australian Road Safety Foundation . Choose road safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYcap2OKsI... #ChooseRoadSafety #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyAwareness #RuralRoadSafetyMonth #AustralianRoadSafetyFoundation #SaferDriving #SCI #SpinalCordInjury

09.01.2022 PBF Australia continue to rely upon the ongoing support of their members during these challenging times. Chelle King, PBFs Eastern States Manager, met with Robert Melin the owner of Australian Accounting & Franchising Professionals Pty Ltd to thank him for his support over the last six years. Robert commented that I am proud to support PBF Australia. As an Accountant, I understand the burden of unexpected costs on individuals and their families. PBF corporate membership pro...vides 24/7 protection to all of my employees and their families, should they sustain a permanent spinal cord injury. There is no administrative burden in the event of a member benefit claim and the $250,000 benefit payment would help pay for any immediate costs associated with this life changing injury." #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #PBFMembership

08.01.2022 Make a visit to Grilld in Subiaco to support PBF! For the whole of September PBF will be represented in their Local Matters community donation program, put your tokens in after your meal to help us on our mission to reduce the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury in Australia! #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SpinalCordInjury #InjuryPrevention #LocalMatters #Grilld #Community #SCI

07.01.2022 Meet our team: Introducing Megan Loneragan, PBF presenter in our Queensland team 1. What is your role at PBF? Crash Investigator Presenter...Continue reading

07.01.2022 During National Road Safety Week we acknowledge the work of PBF corporate members and partners who share our commitment to making our roads safer. Organisations including Transafe WA and Injury Matters, with their exciting projects and initiatives around heavy vehicles, help raise awareness of key safety issues that impact all road users. RAC WA provide ongoing support so that PBF presenters can share their personal stories and experiences with high school students to help i...nfluence their decision making on the road. All road users have a shared responsibility for safety, and by working together we can help save lives and prevent serious injuries on our roads. Take the pledge to drive so others survive. https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/home/#home/pledge #PBF #PBFAustralia #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyWeek2020 #NationalRoadSafetyWeek #NationalRoadSafetyWeek2020 #NRSW2020 #RoadSafetyComission #TakeThePledge #TransafeWA #InjuryMatters #RACWA #RAC #DriveSafety

07.01.2022 PBF Presenter Rob Spencer appeared on Channel 9 News this week along with Queensland school students, sharing some highlights and takeaway messages of PBFs P.A.R.T.Y Program, run in schools to educate teens on decision making, risk taking and safety around alcohol. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531695600338251 #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFPARTY #PartyProgram #Safety #Education #InjuryPrevention

04.01.2022 Happy New Year from the PBF team, have a fun and safe 2021! #PBF #PBFAustralia #PBFAU #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #NewYear #HappyNewYear #NewYearsEve #NewYearsDay #Safety

04.01.2022 Even though it was a cool 12 degrees outside, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra warmly welcomed Jason McGregor from PBF to present on Safety as a Core Life Value as part of National Safe Work Month in October. Jason’s personal story of resilience through adversity left a lasting impression on his audience, as he taught them that above all, Safety should be the number one priority in our lives and is something we have the ability to control. Jason captivated the staff... with his stories. There was laughter, there was shock and even a few tears at the sombre reminder that a fleeting moment of risk can change your life and those around you - in an instant. The Memorial staff are grateful to Jason for sharing his powerful story and the crucial message of safety values and have walked away with a greater value placed on their wellbeing. Photo: PBF’s Jason McGregor with The Australian War Memorial Director Matt Anderson #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #PBFAU #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #AustralianWarMemorialCanberra #InjuryPrevention #Safety #PBFPresentation

04.01.2022 It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Matt Cook; he passed away peacefully on 12th November. Matt has been an inspirational member of the PBF injury prevention team since 2014, sharing his personal story with thousands of West Australian students via our Youth and Road safety programs. He helped launch West Australia’s no-fault insurance program, featured in the RAC Bstreetsmart program and was involved in many PBF videos and events. Matt’s life change...d forever after a devastating car accident and he wanted to do everything possible to help others learn from his experience. In his own words Matt wanted young people to live responsibly and be aware of the potential consequences; the actions you take at this moment can influence the outcomes of your future. Matt was a much-loved and valued member of the PBF team. We will miss his smile and great sense of humour.

04.01.2022 PBF Australia are proud to have been one of the top 16 applicants for an Impact100WA grant. Impact100 WA gathers at least 100 people to donate a minimum of $1000 each annually and then pools their contributions to make large impact grants to WA-based projects that are collectively chosen by the donors. Unfortunately we didnt make it through to the final stage this time but thank you to the Impact100WA committee for giving us the opportunity to share our ideas for a new int...eractive digital safety program. Good luck to all of the finalists! https://www.impact100wa.org.au/2020-top-16-applicants/ #PBF #PBFAustralia #Impact100WA #Impact100 #Grants #LargeImpactGrants #CommunityProject #SafetyProgram #Interactive #InjuryPrevention #SCI #SpinalCordInjury

04.01.2022 PBFs Nick Tuhakaraina shared his story with the team at JFD Global in Australia at their recent Pause for Safety session. After his presentation Nick enjoyed a tour of their submarine rescue system at the Bibra lake site. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #InjuryPrevention #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInTheWorkplace #JFDAustralia #JFDGlobal

03.01.2022 Rural Road Safety Month is a national awareness campaign by Australian Road Safety Foundation, targeting regional and rural road safety. Its a chance for all of us to be involved in making the roads safer. Choose Road Safety. Read more here > #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyAwareness #RuralRoadSafetyMonth #AustralianRoadSafetyFoundation #SaferDriving #SCI #SpinalCordInjury ... https://www.facebook.com/fatalityfreefriday/posts/3595158970512257 See more

02.01.2022 Donate to charity before tax time With tax time around the corner, shorten the gap between your donation and benefit by donating to PBF Australia today. You can complete your income tax return any time up until 31st October, but you must donate before June 30 to claim the tax deduction in this years tax return. Any donation over $2 will be eligible for a tax receipt. PBF is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipients status (DGR). Paraplegia and quadriplegia are am...ong the most expensive chronic injuries a person can face. Help us reduce the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury by making a tax-deductible donation today. Make a difference whilst supporting a well-respected charity. Help us reduce injuries and deaths on the road, at work and in the water and assist those living with spinal cord injury by supporting PBF Australia. Donate today >> https://www.pbf.asn.au/donate/donate/ #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #Donate #Donation #Charity #RegisteredCharity #TaxTime #TaxReturn

01.01.2022 Great initiative from the Amy Gillett Foundation to introduce temporary separated bike lanes as an aim to increase road safety for the rising number of people using bicycles on Australian roads. For more information and to get involved or support, click the links below. https://youtu.be/VCT6LOi_6uw... https://www.amygillett.org.au/tempbikelanes #RoadSafety #Safety #Bicycle #Bike #Riding #BikeLanes #TemporaryBikeLanes #TempBikeLanes #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury

01.01.2022 PBF’s Darron Shields and Rob Croll recently shared their personal stories with around 130 Maroochydore Nippers, stressing the importance of awareness and injury prevention in the aquatic environment. Maroochydore Nipper captains, Oscar Starr-Thomas and Bonnie Jarrott thanked the guest speakers and encouraged questions from the audience. Hearing a message from a PBF presenter who has been injured through a water-based activity made all the attendees sit up and listen, said S...unshine Coast Councillor and Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Director of Junior Activities, Jason O’Pray. Listening to the conversation and questions after the presentation, from not only the younger members but also their parents, I knew the PBF presentation from Rob Croll and Darron Shields had made an impact. Photograph 1: Darron and Rob presenting Photograph 2: From left to right: Jason O’Pray, Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club Director of Junior Activities; Darron Shields, PBF; Bonnie Jarrott and Oscar Starr-Thomas, Nipper Captains, Rob Croll, PBF; Rob Elford, Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club President #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #SunshineCoastCouncil #MaroochydoreSurfLifesavingClub, #SurfLifeSavingQLD #SurfLifeSavingWA #SurfLifeSaving #AquaProgram #InjuryPrevention #MaroochydoreNippers #Swimming #WaterSafety

01.01.2022 Were teaming up with At Home Care next Friday, theyve created this Facebook event for your calendars, come down and say hi! "In recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (7 13 September), we are teaming up with Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia and Spinal WA to help raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and start the conversation around spinal cord injury prevention over lunch at Grilld Subiaco, next Friday (11th September). If you live with a Spinal Cord Injury..., At Home Care will shout you a burger on the day (between 11am and 1pm) Thanks to PBF Australia, youll also get a better understanding of what its like to live with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) on the day through immersive activities and conversations This is a free event and all are welcome, so come along and join our team for a fun Friday lunch!" See more

01.01.2022 Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 7th 13th September 2020 This week spinal injury organisations around Australia will be working together to raise awareness of the daily lives of people who have a spinal cord injury; challenging perceptions of what it means to have a spinal cord injury as well as highlighting what we can all do to prevent one. Join Spinal WA, At Home Care and the PBF WA team at Grilld Subiaco 11am- 2pm on Friday as we share our stories and raise awareness ...of spinal cord injury. #PBF #PBFAustralia #ParaplegicBenefitFund #SpinalCordInjury #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessWeek #SCIAW #SCI #Accessibility #Accessible #HearMyStory #InjuryPrevention #SpinalWA #AtHomeCare #Grilld

01.01.2022 The incidence of falls in Australia leading to spinal cord injury is increasing, with older adults the most likely to be impacted. Join PBF at the free Injury Matters Remove Hazards campaign launch event on 1st September 2020 hosted by the City of Mandurah For more details or to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/remove-hazards-launch-ticke #InjuryMatters #StayOnYourFeet #SCI #SpinalCordInjury

01.01.2022 "COME AND TRY" WA’s newest Accessible beach! Come and try out the matting at City Beach the Town of Cambridge is launching its new accessible beach matting. Try it out in your wheelchair or try the new Sandcruiser beach wheelchair, or some other pieces of beach access equipment that we’ll have there.... Our peer support staff will also be in attendance to show you about the new Accessible Australia app. Date: Wed 18th Nov 2020 Time: 10:30-12:30 pm Location: City of Perth Lifesaving Club, Challenger Pde, City Beach Registration is essential as places to trial equipment are limited. RSVP: Tel: 9347 6035 or email: [email protected]