Improving the lives of people
living with spinal cord injury
through research and housing.
TOGETHER
WE RISE
Jason's Story
ABOUT US
Director and co-founder, Jason completed his carpentry apprenticeship in 2015. With the world at his feet, Jason booked himself a one-way ticket to Canada, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Just a few short months into this trip, on March 18, 2016, Jason suffered a catastrophic snowboarding injury. On life support, and a 14-hour flights away from his nearest and dearest, Jason was declared a complete C4 quadriplegic.
Jason would spend the next 270 days in hospital, with no movement from the chest down. Enduring multiple surgeries and countless hours of rehabilitation, Jason had to learn to breath and talk again, and every minute spent awake was viewed as time to improve.
The ripple effect this accident had on his family and friends was monumental, as they rallied around him to get him back home to Australia. The bond between Jason and his older brother Will grew stronger as they spent every day together – at the gym, appointments, rehabilitation – adjusting and working towards a life that looked completely different to the one he envisioned walking through those departure gates just one short year prior.
Since leaving the hospital, Jason and Will have been determined not to let this injury hold them back. Surrounded by the most incredible group of friends and family, seeing the resilience and strength Jason exhibits every day is nothing short of inspirational. From skydiving and music festivals, to surfing trips and fishing – Jason maintains “where there is a Will, there is a way” – and sets about to live his life to the full every day.
WHAT WE DO
Delivering quality, accessible, functional homes within the community
Capitalising on our intricate knowledge of the building process and the solid relationships we have with our partners in the construction industry, Buildcare design and deliver high quality, automated and accessible housing to create independence and increase quality of life for people living with physical disabilities in Australia.
Funding vital research
towards a cure for
spinal cord injury
With a goal to see some major change in the outlook of spinal cord injuries in the coming years, Buildcare contribute the revenue and profits from our accessible housing developments to leaders in the field to aide progress and advance research and therapies to cure paralysis.
HOW WE HELP
How do we
create change?
Curing spinal cord injury and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis needs to happen now, and we have the resources and team on board to make this happen.
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Research
Funding is vital to seeing advances in technology and therapies, and Buildcare contributes to leading researchers in the industry.
Merchandise
COMING SOON
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OUR SUPPORTERS
Partners
EDUCATION
The Statistics
With Spinal Cord Injury a prominent physical impairment in Australia, how much do you really know about the causes, implications, and the ongoing effect of living with this disability?
Major Causes of Spinal Cord Injury
More than
people living with Spinal Cord Injury in Australia
20,000
of people are
less than 30 years old
25%
60% of injuries are sustained through
traumatic
causes
Individuals are being forced into Aged Care facilities for suitable, safe housing in their 30's + 40's
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