Media releases
Here are our media releases for 2010:
11 March – Accessible holiday a revelation for father of three
9 March – 50 years of support for Queenslanders with a spinal cord injury
4 March – Inspiring a quarter of a million children
25 February – Independence and inclusiveness are CEO’s constant priority
4 February – Appropriate language paints us all as equals
4 February – Katie’s positivity reflects on her kids
29 January – Dangerous surf means prime conditions for spinal injuries
27 January – Walking into water the only way to prevent injury
13 January – Safety first for Queensland children
Here are our media releases for 2009:
17 December – A warning to women too – stay safe these summer holidays
7 December – Setbacks don’t deter Steve from running his own small business
24 November – Woolloongabba groups work together to inspire children to stay safe
11 November – NQ mine helps Queensland school children stay safe
22 October – Thinking outside the square following injury
7 October – Townsville students cooking up generosity for charity
5 October – Fraser Coast students receive vital safety messages courtesy of Council
24 September – First steps mean the world to Peter
21 August – Free forum focuses on residents with a spinal cord injury
17 August – Hervey Bay students receive vital safety messages courtesy of Council
5 August – Polio crusader awarded Rotary honour
3 August – Governor celebrates milestone with Townsville organisation
30 July – Post polio support group to sail the Southport seas
28 July – PA patients inspired by those who have been there before them
28 July – Expert delivers answers for those inflicted with polio
15 July – From war torn Africa to Brisbane support group
30 June – Insight into one woman’s dedication to eradicate polio
18 June – Riders ready to conquer race using hand cycles
10 June – Positive pair push boundaries of what it’s like to have a physical disability
10 June – Trevor’s fighting fit and feels fabulous
21 May – Governor launches videos that inspire Queensland school children to stay safe
20 May – BEWARE: rain debris and damage can cause serious injury
18 May – Regional students to be inspired to stay safe, thanks to Department of Transport and Main Roads
14 May – Council funding community projects in economic downturn
7 May – Call of the ocean provides perfect inspiration for photos
1 May – Fishing fan finds a way of enjoying his hobby
29 April – Volunteering validates Mark’s role
28 April – Katie’s enthusiasm for fitness not dampened by disability
24 April – Abolishing Public Advocate makes no sense
23 April – Steve’s setback inspires him to race again
14 April – Polio gone, but its impact on Albany Creek resident continues
6 April – Ray’s road lesson inspires son to stay safe during Easter and beyond
30 March – Arthritis diagnosis surprising but not the end of the world
25 March – Gold Coast trio inspire students to stay safe
19 March – Townsville not-for-profit and university foster learning and future jobs for graduates
12 March – Voluntary work compliments QUT student’s future career
2 March - Job enthusiasm hasn’t wavered for Frances in 21 years
17 February – Top Brisbane ‘schools that rule’ measure up for injury prevention
13 February – Olympian inspires staff with his sporting and study achievements
27 February – Rugby star and SEAT Ambassador a well-earned AM recipient
30 January- Queensland Hospitals: We know the Productivity Commission report is spot on
20 January – Employment the only option for Tania and her team
14 January – Beware: cyclone-related debris and damage can cause serious injury
For our 2008 media releases, click here.







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In 2008 the Toowoomba Post Polio Support Group launched their shoe exchange program.
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