Spinal Injuries Awareness Week aims to raise community awareness about spinal cord injury and its prevention.
During the week, disability organisations in each state host events to increase understanding of the challenges faced by people with a spinal injury, such as accessibility and employment, and to celebrate the many achievements of wheelchair users.
Find out how to reduce your risk of spinal cord injuries and how to rescue someone with a possible spinal injury.
For spinal cord injuries explained, see myDr's Spine and spinal cord injury topic page.
Last Reviewed: 29 June 2011