National Amputee Awareness Week: Getting to know Amputees NSW.
In Good Company is a new Leap in! series sharing the real stories of organisations, foundations, charities and not-for-profits doing meaningful work across the disability community. It’s a chance to shine a light on the people, programs and partnerships making a difference every day and to better understand the role they play in supporting people with disability, families and communities. National Amputee Awareness Week runs from 4 to 11 October. For this edition of In Good Company, we spoke with Amputees NSW CEO Darrel Sparke about life beyond surgery and rehabilitation and the value of connecting with someone who has been through something similar. Quick take – Amputees NSW. Everyday support for people with limb loss and limb difference – information and guidance over the phone, in person and through community programs and activities Connection for teenagers – AMP CAMP gives young people with limb loss and limb difference their first chance to meet someone who gets it Advocacy for the community – working with health professionals, government and other organisations to improve support and services Resources across borders – teaming up with interstate organisations so people can find help closer to home. More than the clinical side of amputation. For
