The Aus-InSCI Translation Project Resources

About the Project

Pain after SCI

Explore key findings on pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) from the Australian InSCI Community Survey, along with practical pain management resources and support options.

View the Pain after spinal cord injury summary

View the Pain resources document

Ask the Expert: Navigating Pain after Spinal Cord Injury

Session 1: Understanding your pain and how to ask for help

In conjunction with Spinal Life Australia and Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre, we hosted an ‘Ask the Expert’ session on 29th September 2026 about navigating pain after SCI. A recording of the video is available to watch.

The session featured the following panel:

·       Dr Nick Aitcheson, Pain specialist, Director - Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre

·       Michael Deen, Occupational Therapist. Team Leader - Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre

·       Teresa Burbery, Lived experience of SCI and pain 

Employment

Explore key findings on work after spinal cord injury (SCI) from the Australian InSCI Community Survey, including returning to employment, workplace experiences and barriers to finding suitable work.

View the work after spinal cord injury summary

Bowel care

Explore key findings on bowel health and care after spinal cord injury (SCI) from the Australian InSCI Community Survey, including bowel management, common challenges and support needs.

View Bowel health and care after spinal cord injury summary

Pressure injuries

Explore key findings on pressure sores after spinal cord injury (SCI) from the Australian InSCI Community Survey, including their severity, management, treatment and healing experiences.

View Pressure sores after spinal cord injury summary

Delphi

Explore key findings from the Aus-InSCI Translation Project Delphi Study, highlighting research priorities agreed upon by people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and clinicians.

View the Delphi Study resources

Ideas to action

Explore ideas shared by people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve pain management and employment support, highlighting their priorities and suggestions for change.

View the Ideas to Action resources

Presentations

Explore key academic presentations and posters showcasing findings and activities from the Aus-InSCI Translation Project, shared with researchers, clinicians and other professionals.

View the Aus-InSCI Translation Project presentations and posters