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Marking 2026 World Spinal Cord Injury Day

Over the past decade, awareness of spinal cord injury had grown substantially, with injuries increasingly recognised not just as life-changing but, in many cases, as preventable. But awareness alone wasn’t enough.

Recipients of the Marigold Southey and Freemasons Foundation Victoria Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant

Congratulations to Dr Gemma Reynolds – Austin Health and Professor Matt Driller – La Trobe University recipients on successfully receiving funding from the inaugural Marigold Southey and Freemasons Foundation Victoria Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant.

Nine grantees. Five countries. One global SCI community.

The Spinal Research Institute is pleased to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 SCI Research Collaboration Grants. This year’s recipients are based across Australia, Bangladesh, Colombia, India and Türkiye.

Emma Booth: SRI’s New Community Ambassador Featured in House of Wellness

Emma brings powerful lived experience, strong community connections and an established platform that will help SRI reach new audiences, raise awareness of SCI research, and

SCI Research Collaboration Grants to be offered again in 2026 – opening 30 April!

Since its inception in 2016, the SCI Research Collaboration Grant program has evolved, gaining traction worldwide, and resulting in an increasing number of applications annually.

Finding community and inspiration – Larnie Ball shares her ISCoS experience

Larnie Ball, the SRI’s International Research Collaborations Manager, shares her thoughts on attending the International Spinal Cord Society Annual Scientific Meeting in October, 2025.

Sign up to SCoRH in October & November for a chance to win a $100 Amazon voucher!

Join SCoRH, activate your profile, or refer a colleague during October and November to win! It’s free to join, and all features, services and events are free for members.

Amplifying the leadership of people with disabilities for an inclusive & sustainable future

On 3 December, we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. We consider the significance of this day and the importance of individual contributions to SCI research.

Why Research Matters 2024 – new spinal cord research from around the world

Spinal cord injury research that’s making a difference around the world – Why Research Matters 2024