In this episode, brimming with expert advice and practical guidance on navigating school life, we are joined by two distinguished guests. First up is Hayley Slocombe, an elite para-athlete, University scholar pursuing a Bachelor of Education, and NSW Wheelchair Sports Experience Presenter. Having lived with a spinal cord injury since infancy, Hayley shares invaluable tips, strategies, and a positive mindset to enhance your school experience, from connecting with friends to fully enjoying your time at school.

Our second guest, David Deitz, is a highly regarded high school principal who is navigating his own return to the school environment after sustaining a spinal cord injury on the velodrome. David offers deep insights into the educational systems and processes designed to ensure full and meaningful inclusion for students with disabilities. Together, these experts provide a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve a rich and rewarding school experience.

Image courtesy of SpineCare Foundation and Hayley Slocombe-

Hayley during childhood 

In this episode, brimming with expert advice and practical guidance on navigating school life, we are joined by two distinguished guests. First up is Hayley Slocombe, an elite para-athlete, University scholar pursuing a Bachelor of Education, and NSW Wheelchair Sports Experience Presenter. Having lived with a spinal cord injury since infancy, Hayley shares invaluable tips, strategies, and a positive mindset to enhance your school experience, from connecting with friends to fully enjoying your time at school.
Our second guest, David Deitz, is a highly regarded high school principal who is navigating his own return to the school environment after sustaining a spinal cord injury on the velodrome. David offers deep insights into the educational systems and processes designed to ensure full and meaningful inclusion for students with disabilities. Together, these experts provide a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve a rich and rewarding school experience.
Image courtesy of SpineCare Foundation and Hayley Slocombe-
Hayley during childhood

SpineCare's 40 Voices for 40 Years Podcast

To observe World Spinal Cord Injury Day on 5 September 2024, Radio 2SER FM and the SpineCare Foundation launched SpineCare's 40 Voices for 40 Years podcast series.

The podcast series is designed as a resource to inform, empower and enlighten families who have found themselves impacted by childhood acquired spinal cord injury or dysfunction. The launch is a way of celebrating the event through 40 voices from the community, insights from young people who have grown up with their spinal cord injury, their parents and caregivers, as well as academics and clinicians working in the field. Along with personal stories there will be tips, shared experiences on school-life, childhood rehabilitation, bowel and bladder management, going on family holidays, and the latest research and innovations on living with spinal cord injury.

SpineCare's 40 Voice for 40 years is created in the studios of Radio 2SER FM in partnership with SpineCare Foundation.

SpineCare's 40 Voices for 40 Years Podcast
To observe World Spinal Cord Injury Day on 5 September 2024, Radio 2SER FM and the SpineCare Foundation launched SpineCare's 40 Voices for 40 Years podcast series.
The podcast series is designed as a resource to inform, empower and enlighten families who have found themselves impacted by childhood acquired spinal cord injury or dysfunction. The launch is a way of celebrating the event through 40 voices from the community, insights from young people who have grown up with their spinal cord injury, their parents and caregivers, as well as academics and clinicians working in the field. Along with personal stories there will be tips, shared experiences on school-life, childhood rehabilitation, bowel and bladder management, going on family holidays, and the latest research and innovations on living with spinal cord injury.
SpineCare's 40 Voice for 40 years is created in the studios of Radio 2SER FM in partnership with SpineCare Foundation.

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