This Sunday, 30 August, Karina Richter will take on her first marathon, running 42.195km from North Sydney, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and towards the Sydney Opera House. She’s running for her son Alex and to help accelerate the research…
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Alex Noble joins SpinalCure as an Ambassador
Alex Noble has officially joined SpinalCure Australia as an Ambassador, bringing his personal experience of spinal cord injury, his passion for advocacy and his powerful message, “I Fight You Fight”, to our work towards a cure. Alex and his family…
From Permanent to Possible – reflections
Until recently, spinal cord injury was viewed as irreversible. Difficult, complex and permanent. The idea of restoring movement or function after spinal cord injury sat largely outside mainstream medical thinking. Rehabilitation, adaptation and quality of life were the focus. Recent…
Donate to our EOFY appeal for your chance to win an exclusive signed Penguin Bloom print
This June, your donation can help accelerate spinal cord injury research and give you the chance to own a very special piece of Penguin Bloom history. As part of SpinalCure’s Countdown to a Cure End of Financial Year Appeal, everyone…
Spinal Cord Injury Cure Summit 2026: Driving Collaboration Towards a Cure
Last week, we were proud to host SpinalCure Australia’s second Cure Summit, made possible through funding from NSW Health and the generosity of Evans & Partners. Over two days in Sydney, leading researchers funded by SpinalCure Australia and others across…
Sip & Science, May 2026
Sip & Science brought together leading voices in SCI research for an evening of connection, conversation and discovery, all enjoyed over canapés and a glass of wine.
SpinalCure reflects on the eWALK trial outcomes
Update March 2026: The research paper has been published and available for download.
Celebrating Partnership: the ATC Foundation
Lasting impact is rarely achieved alone. Progress in our quest for a cure is built on strong, values-aligned partnerships that endure over time. We are proud to celebrate the continued support of the ATC Foundation through grant funding for the…
SpinalCure appoints Linda Reynolds CSC to Board of Directors
SpinalCure welcomes the Hon Brigadier Linda Reynolds CSC (ret’d) to our Board of Directors.
The 2025 David Prast Award: Not just one winner but two!
Each year, SpinalCure and SCIA jointly support a generous $15,000 professional development award in honour of the late David Prast, the visionary SCI advocate who established NeuroMoves (then WalkOn) in Australia. The award recognises a NeuroMoves therapist whose dedication, innovation,…