Health and Medical Research
Australian Research Council
The ARC's role is to advance Australia's capacity for research that brings economic, social and cultural benefit to the community.
CareCure Community
An extremely popular and busy online discussion forum on spinal cord injury run by leading scientist and researcher Wise Young. The forums cover topics such as community and personal issues, research, health, family, life, politics and care giving. The site also has specific forums on Multiple Sclerosis, Transverse Myelitis, brain injury and stroke.
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) funds research that develops treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.
Clinical Information Access Program
This NSW Department of Health site provides information resources for health professionals. The spinal cord section contains articles on issues such as sex and fertility, physiotherapy, nutrition and pain management.
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research Australia
The goal of CAMRA's member organisations is to advance stem cell research for the treatment of diseases and disorders.
International Campaign for Cures of Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis
A peak body of affiliate organisations around the world working to fund research into cures for paralysis.
International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
ICORD is a research centre to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury. It brings together spinal cord injury researchers from discovery, clinical, and rehabilitation sciences to improve mobility, community integration and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury.
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Contains information for scientists, the media and the public about stem cell research including a collection of stem cell literature for people wanting to understand this subject in depth.
Motor Accidents Authority Resources and Reports
Treatment fact sheets for people with spinal cord injury.
National Health and Medical Research Council
Provides the Australian government with independent advice on all aspects of health and health care delivery in Australia.
Necksafe
Nationally recognised program for the acute management of spinal injuries.
New Scientist
Special Report on cloning and stem cells.
Physiotherapy Exercises
This website has been put together by Sydney physiotherapists working in the area of spinal cord injuries.
Prince of Wales Medical Research Unit
Provides information and profiles on spinal cord research projects and scientists undertaking some of Australia’s most cutting edge research into spinal cord injury.
Rehabilitation Studies Unit
Leads and co-ordinates clinical research in the area of spinal cord injury and other injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
The Moorong Spinal Injury Unit page on this site has physiotherapy exercises for people with spinal cord injury.
Spinal Cure Australia
Formerly the Australasian Spinal Research Trust. Contains information on Australian and international spinal research projects.
Spinal Research Fund
A fundraising organisation committed to advancing a cure for spinal cord injury.
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