Personal Experiences

Ebonny McGann: Ebonny suffered catastrophic injuries, leaving her unable to walk, when she came off her motorbike in 2017. Through the Catastrophic Injuries Support (CIS) scheme, Ebonny has received a variety of services that have aided her rehabilitation including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and carers. Ebonny had recently built a new home but because of her injuries, needed some modifications made to help her live independently. The Insurance Commission and its CIS scheme was able to get these home modifications made so that Ebonny could return home sooner.

Joan Buchanan: Joan suffered a medical episode while driving. The vehicle left the road and crashed at a speed of 100kph. She suffered catastrophic injuries and was eligible for the Catastrophic Injuries Support (CIS) scheme. The CIS scheme has provided care and support for Joan to live at home and gain independence.

Luke Stevens: Luke was involved in a three car collision in May 2017 and suffered catastrophic injuries as a result. After months in hospital, Luke returned to his family home to commence his rehabilitation. For both Luke and his family, the Catastrophic Injuries Support scheme and the Insurance Commission’s Care Services Coordinator has provided much-needed support in Luke’s recovery.

Julie Waylen: Julie from National Disability Services explains the enormous positive impact the expanded motor injury insurance cover will have for so many people needing care in the future and the families who will be supporting them.

Dr Sudhakar Rao: Sudhakar (trauma surgeon) explains the frustrations experienced by medical professionals who have seen first hand the sharp contrast in recovery rates and general wellbeing of those patients with motor injury insurance cover versus those not covered under the current system.

Campaign Video 2016: A broad communications program – including newspaper, radio, TV and digital  – raised public awareness for the expansion of motor injury insurance in WA. Campaign adverts ran across major TV and radio networks, bus stops, petrol pumps, licensing centres and online. The key message conveyed was that a catastrophic injury can happen to anyone, and that expanding motor injury insurance will ensure all people catastrophically injured in WA are covered.

Kenny was out motorbiking with mates when his front tyre hit a bump, sending him flying and making him a paraplegic for life. With lots of treatment and specialised mobility equipment, Kenny has been able to operate his own successful building company in Albany. Kenny’s incredible drive and positivity see him pursuing activities such as surfing and mountain bike racing.