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Entries Tagged as 'ACC'

My Story: Lousy ACC Cover and Thoughts on the Proposed Changes

October 22nd, 2009 68 Comments

Yesterday I applied for and got a one week extension on my research project as I couldn’t keep up with the necessary pace to finish it by Friday – I was getting too sore. This means that open mic week(s) needs to continue a little longer so please bear with us and do submit a [...]

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One Year on and another Setback

March 26th, 2009 17 Comments

A year ago today a woman drove into the back of my car while I was stopped at traffic lights.
The resulting injuries I was left with have seen me have two discs replaced with artificial ones in my neck, my participation in competitive sport is over and I live with chronic pain and severe limitations [...]

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Penalised for Returning to Work

August 8th, 2008 3 Comments

I am extremely angry and frustrated. I want to kick inanimate objects and scream.
As you know I returned to work this week for the first time following the months I have been off work due to a car accident. I only worked 6 hours but I was feeling so good, especially yesterday when my manager [...]

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