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What’s new at Estara, plus stories, updates and disability sector news you should know.
Message from the CEO
This month, CEO Nicole Sykes reflects on a period of significant change across the disability sector
Peer Support in Action: September
Our Peer Support team based at The Repat have been busy this month. Here's the latest from the team.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week: Meet our Exhibitors
If you missed the conference, didn’t get a chance to visit every exhibitor, or would like to reconnect with someone you met on the day, you can explore our exhibitors here.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week: Wrap Up
A huge week of highlights across Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week! We share what we got up to, what we learnt along the way, and the launch of an exciting new wheelchair sports program at Estara.
Estara’s Recreation and Wellbeing Conference: Photo Gallery
You can check out the photos from Estara's Recreation and Wellbeing Conference and Expo here.
A chat with 5AA’s Leith Forrest: Listen Here
Estara Peer Support Mentor Graham and Spinal Nurse Rachael have a chat with Leigh Forrest on 5AA. Listen here.
Recreation and Wellbeing Conference: Watch it Here
Did you miss out on our Recreation and Wellbeing Conference? You can view it here.
Beyond the injury: Uncovering the cardiovascular risks of spinal cord injury
Did you know that your blood pressure changes every time you stand up? For most of us, blood pressure quietly regulates itself automatically without us even noticing. This is thanks to a constant conversation between our brain and cardiovascular system through messages that travel in the spinal cord. But what happens when someone has experienced a spinal cord injury?
From the Navy to the Paralympics: meet Matt Brumby
We caught up with Paralympian Matt Brumby to have a chat about his sporting highlights, how Estara has helped support his sports journey and the importance of putting health first.
Occupational therapy and adaptive sport: supporting participation and performance
Estara Clinical Lead, Lloyd Townsend, shares the important role occupational therapy can play in adaptive sport.
Repairing the spinal cord: how a unique cell therapy is moving into clinical trials
Led by Professor James St John, a new therapy is being trialled in Australia to repair spinal cord injury. Now in a Phase I clinical trial in Australia.
Peer Support in Action | August
Our Peer Support team based at The Repat have been busy this month. Here's the latest from the team.
Message from the CEO
The NDIS is changing. Our CEO shares how Estara is engaging with government on your behalf, why your feedback matters right now, and what's coming up next for our community.
A day in the life of a Finance Manager
This month, we shine a spotlight on Iolanda Calabrese who has recently joined Estara as Finance Manager.
Message from the CEO
As we begin a new financial year, CEO Nicole Sykes reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead for Estara.
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker
This month, we shine a spotlight on one of our Senior Support Workers, Liza Davison, to hear more about her role at estara.
Peer Support In Action | July
Our Peer Support team based at The Repat have been busy this month. Here's the latest from the team.
Recreation & Wellbeing Half Day Conference - Register Now
Don’t miss the highlight event for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. Hosted by ABCs Charles Brice, register now, spaces are limited.
Welcome to the estara Board: Jacki Done and Prue Reid
estara is delighted to welcome two new Board Directors, Jacki Done and Prue Reid, who joined the Board in June 2026.
Be part of new brain training research
Our friends at Adelaide & Flinders Uni are trialling a new cognitive training program for people with spinal cord injury using the NeuroOrb gaming system, and they are looking for participants to join the study.
Media enquiries
Journalists and media outlets can contact estara to learn more about our initiatives, partnerships and our social impact.