Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia

03/11/2026

Who said workplace safety can’t come with a smile?

Our Operations Manager Stacey and WA Relationships & Growth Manager Carly were out and about supporting one of our PBF lived-experience presenters.

Hairnets on, high-vis ready and smiles all round!

While our presenters share powerful stories about how a traumatic event and injury can change a life in an instant, our team works behind the scenes to make these important conversations happen.

We’re serious about safety, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously and we love what we do !

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

30/10/2026

How good is the team at PBF?

PBF Peer Support Mentor and wheelchair rugby athlete Jake Howe today planned and brought patients from Fiona Stanley Hospital’s Spinal Unit together for a day of rugby, laughter and shared experiences.

Great people. Great energy. And a whole lot of fun!

We’ll let Jake tell the story. Thank you Wheelchair Rugby WA and Staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital Spinal ward for all of your support.

Jake you did an amazing job thanks for all that you do

27/10/2026

What matters most to your employees when they walk out the door each morning?

It’s probably not their job.

It’s the people they love, the things they enjoy and the life they’ve built outside work.

That’s the conversation PBF presenter Dominic brought to Intelligas Gas on 21 October.

A reminder that workplace safety isn’t just about getting the job done. It’s about protecting everything that makes life worth living.

Thank you to Intelligas Gas, a valued PBF Corporate Member, for making these conversations part of their commitment to workplace safety.

Because the best reason to work safely might have nothing to do with work

24/10/2026

Proud to be a nominee at the 7NEWS Western Australian Community Achievement Awards for the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award category

23/10/2026

One person’s story can make you see things differently.

Recently, PBF presenter Ben shared his personal experience of spinal cord injury with employees at Costa Group in WA.

He spoke about the circumstances that led to his injury and explored the broader impacts of workplace injury, including PTSD and psychosocial safety.

Sharing his story gives people the chance to look beyond the statistics and understand how an injury can change someone’s life.

Thank you, Ben, for being willing to share your experience, and Costa Group taking the time to listen.

Because behind every injury is a person, a life and a story.

21/10/2026

Behind every workplace injury is a person. And a life beyond work.

New figures from Safe Work Australia reveal that 222 workers lost their lives to traumatic injuries at work in 2025. Each number represents a person whose loss is felt by family, friends, workmates and their community.

It is worth remembering that safety isn't just about getting through the working day. It's about protecting the life you return to when work is done.

At PBF Australia, our presenters share their lived experience of spinal cord and trauma related injury to help others understand the real consequences of an incident and why the choices we make every day matter.

Because sometimes hearing someone's story makes us stop and think in a way statistics alone cannot.

Take a minute: https://youtu.be/zuJb1u9JYD4?si=jxoi0L-9dUwKFts4

Prevention First. Support Always.

Talk to us about safety in your workplace.

19/10/2026

Meet Robert Spencer | There’s a reason he tells his story.

Two days before his 18th birthday, Robert was playing rugby league for the North Devils. One tackle left him with a broken neck. He wouldn’t return home for another 10½ months.

His injury changed his life. It changed his family’s life, too.
As Robert puts it: “We knew nothing about spinal cord injury and had to learn as we went along.”

Today, Robert shares what he has lived through with young people not to dwell on what happened, but to help others understand what’s at stake, think about the choices they make and recognise the impact a spinal cord injury can have far beyond the individual.

There is something powerful about people who turn their own experience into something that helps others.

That’s why PBF’s lived-experience presenters matter. They bring the reality behind the message, the human impact behind the statistics, and a reason to think differently.

Robert’s story is one of many that shows how people can give back, connect with others and make a difference through what they have lived.

Read More: https://www.pbf.asn.au/prevention/prevention-youth/

16/10/2026

Your donation can make a difference when it matters most.

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, life can change in an instant. For them and their family, the road ahead can feel overwhelming.

PBF Australia’s peer support program connects people experiencing this life-changing moment with mentors who understand because they’ve lived it themselves.

Last financial year, we supported 154 patients and families on the spinal injury ward, delivering 616 occasions of service.

This support provides connection, understanding and reassurance at a time when it can mean so much.

Our peer support program remains unfunded, and donations help us continue this vital work and reach more people who need support.

In this video, PBF peer support mentor Jake shares why donations matter and the difference they can make.

Please consider donating to help PBF support more people and families impacted by spinal cord injury.

Every contribution helps us continue this work.

Donate here: https://www.pbf.asn.au/make-a-donation/

14/10/2026

Great to see PBF represented at the WA Sport Industry Conference.

Jake and Carly from our team were there connecting with the WA sport industry and building awareness of how PBF can support sporting clubs and their communities.

Through our partnership with SportWest, members can access discounted PBF membership, which provides a membership benefit in the event of a traumatic and permanent spinal cord injury, while also helping fund injury education awareness and peer support for people impacted by spinal cord injury.

We know that looking after people in sport goes beyond the field. It’s about encouraging safer choices, raising awareness and ensuring support is there when it matters.

Is your club part of SportWest? Find out how your club can access PBF membership for players, coaches, volunteers and officials.

👉 https://www.pbf.asn.au/shop-local-sportwest/

Thanks SportWest Benefits Program by We Make a Difference for all you do and great that our team caught up today with you.
*Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before applying. Membership is subject to the applicable terms and conditions. AFSL 301359.*

Sport

Great day at the WA Sport Industry Conference by SportWest. We caught up with Jake and Carly from Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia.

PBF Australia is a participating business in the SportWest Benefits Program, operated by We Make a Difference (WMAD).

Through the program, eligible SportWest members can access PBF membership at a discounted rate.

PBF membership provides a member benefit if you suffer a traumatic and permanent spinal cord injury, while helping fund peer support and injury prevention education.

Sporting clubs can enquire about the PBF membership offer for their players, coaches, volunteers and officials here:
https://www.pbf.asn.au/shop-local-sportwest/

This offer is made available through the SportWest Benefits Program and does not constitute an independent endorsement or recommendation of PBF Australia by SportWest.

Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement relating to this PBF membership product before applying. Please see the PBF website for all terms and conditions https://www.pbf.asn.au/corporate-governance/ (AFSL 301359)

12/10/2026

INCLUSION ISN'T JUST ABOUT OPENING THE DOOR. IT'S ABOUT MAKING SURE PEOPLE CAN TAKE PART.

Sport has the power to bring people together, build confidence and create connection. But those opportunities need to be accessible to people with disability, too.

For someone living with a spinal cord injury or another disability - being involved in community activities can mean navigating barriers that others may never have to consider.

At PBF Australia, we believe opportunity matters and that is why we work with many sporting clubs and associations.

People should have the chance to participate, connect and pursue the things that matter to them.

As All Abilities Week approaches, it's worth asking: what more can our sporting clubs and communities do to make participation possible for everyone?

Inclusion works best when it moves beyond words and becomes something people experience.

https://www.tennis.com.au/fan-zone/media-releases/2026/10/06/more-aussies-to-hit-the-court-for-all-abilities-week-presented-by-bupa

Thanks Tennis Australia, Tennis West

Read the power of wheelchair sport through the story of one of our very own staff members and Australian wheelchair rugby league player Jake Howe:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-28/australian-wheelchair-rugby-player-jake-howe/10043794