Sidney benefited from our Mentoring programme, it helped him find the joy in life again

Sidney’s story: My mentor helped me value life again

“Thanks to my Back Up mentor, I’m very passionate about gardening,” says Sidney. Read more

Kim, a back up Mentor.

Kim’s Story: Mentoring has given me my identity back

Music lover Kim loves to travel and recently came back from a punk rock music Read more

Richard’s Story | Giving people a new lease of life

Richard, aged 64, is a long standing volunteer power chair trainer Read more

Leonie and Lucille’s story: Our Family

We were introduced to Back Up during our first whirlwind stay at the National Spinal Read more

Amanda’s Story: My journey with Ben

‘The first time I rang all I did was cry. I guess that was me Read more

Burleigh Court: 4 years of supporting Back Up

Every month of our anniversary year, we will turn a spotlight on one of our Read more

Having a daughter with a spinal cord injury

This month of our anniversary year we are turning the spotlight on family members of Read more

Christina: “I definitely feel guilty”

Four years ago, Christina got a call from her mum saying that her brother John Read more