Emily Quattrocchi had been a competitive cheerleader, netballer, keen film student and was just beginning her career when everything changed on that terrifying day when she was driving to work.
Lisa chats with her baby cousin Emily about her accident and injuries and how the failed airbags and her seatbelt contributed to her spinal injury but also saved her life.
Emily is now a paraplegic, a wheelie, a recognised short film maker, an awarded champion and Ambassador for good health for women’s health week and has appeared on the ABC many times for her paracheerleading and most recently as a new peer support mentor.
Emily also has an awesome youtube channel where she teaches us all about the reality of living in a wheelchair and has an award winning film: Emily, you never give up - A story about HOW I BECAME PARALYSED
As time goes by, Emily challenges herself to slowly take back control of her body and has worked towards crawling and other independent skills.
She is an inspiration, a leader and Emily will never give up!
Support & education
People with disability in Australia, Summary - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Lifeline phone 131114
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Emily Quattrocchi had been a competitive cheerleader, netballer, keen film student and was just beginning her career when everything changed on that terrifying day when she was driving to work.
Lisa chats with her baby cousin Emily about her accident and injuries and how the failed airbags and her seatbelt contributed to her spinal injury but also saved her life.
Emily is now a paraplegic, a wheelie, a recognised short film maker, an awarded champion and Ambassador for good health for women’s health week and has appeared on the ABC many times for her paracheerleading and most recently as a new peer support mentor.
Emily also has an awesome youtube channel where she teaches us all about the reality of living in a wheelchair and has an award winning film: Emily, you never give up - A story about HOW I BECAME PARALYSED
As time goes by, Emily challenges herself to slowly take back control of her body and has worked towards crawling and other independent skills.
She is an inspiration, a leader and Emily will never give up!
Support & education
People with disability in Australia, Summary - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Lifeline phone 131114
Shopping