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Ben's Story

Three years ago, Ben’s life changed in an instant when he suffered a devastating spinal injury. 

Ben spent 6 months in hospital, and countless more moving between temporary accommodation while he was in rehab.  

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Ben's Story

Ben spent 6 months in hospital, and countless more moving between temporary accommodation while he was in rehab.  

“[In recovery], you’re learning all sorts of wheelchair things- how to get around, how to go to the bathroom, how to sleep. There’s a lot more that comes with a spinal injury other than not walking. It was pretty tough.” 

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Lives for Young People with Disabilities to Young Lives, Real Stories

Ben holding his son and his son is holding a bule ball. Ben is smiling being able to go to his garden with his wheelchair.

Ben’s Story

Three years ago, Ben’s life changed in an instant when he suffered a devastating spinal injury. 
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Brad on his wheelchair in the bedroom looking at his wife who is seating on the bed, in thier bedroom.

Brad’s Story

When Brad’s spinal cord injury turned his world upside down, life changed in ways he never could have imagined.
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Kate on her wheelchair at home smiling.

Kate’s Story

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) had robbed Kate of her independence until a Youngcare Grant turned her life around.
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Brook grant recipent driving her yellow buggy.

Brook’s Story – At Home Care Grants | Youngcare

Fourth generation cattle farmer Brooke was only 25 years old when…
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Kade’s Story

Kade, 20, is finally living with independence and freedom in his own apartment at …
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Billy grant recipent on his wheelchair next to his car.

Billy’s Story – At Home Care Grants | Youngcare

Billy – you couldn’t meet a nicer guy! A family man, lover of sport and outdoorsy-type, …
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Young people with physical disabilities face daily obstacles most people don’t even notice. This end of financial year, please donate to ensure young people like me don’t need to face these barriers alone. – Ben

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Young people with physical disabilities face daily obstacles most people don’t even notice. This end of financial year, please donate to ensure young people like me don’t need to face these barriers alone. – Ben

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