NO BIO

Andrew lives in Christchurch, New Zealand and is married with two boys (22yrs and 19yrs). He is the National Programme Manager for the NZ Spinal Trust, managing their nationwide Peer & Whānau Support service. He is currently the president of the Australia New Zealand Spinal Cord Society (ANZSCoS), deputy chair of the Burwood Academy Trust and serves on a number of advisory boards for the Ministry of Disabled People, the Accident Compensation Corporation and the NZ Ombudsman. He has also worked as a technical team leader for the Canterbury District Health Board and as the software manager for electronics manufacturer Dynamic Controls. Previous to those roles he worked for Professor Alan Clarke at the NZ Spinal Trust establishing the organisation’s vocational rehabilitation programme following which he served 5 years as chief executive of the Trust. He sustained a spinal cord injury in 1983 resulting in C#6 incomplete tetraplegia.

Moumita Sarker is a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy student at Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI), Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), Bangladesh, with a strong interest in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, and accessible healthcare. Her academic and research interests focus on assistive technology and the lived experiences of persons with disabilities, particularly in low-resource settings such as Bangladesh. She has a special interest in understanding how mobility devices influence participation, identity, and overall well-being, as well as how inclusive rehabilitation can enhance community participation and social inclusion. Moumita completed an advanced placement program in Japan, where she gained valuable clinical experience and insights into culturally responsive rehabilitation practices. She also participated in the Japan Youth Summit 2026, where she worked on a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) case study under Sustainable Development Goal: 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), exploring accessibility and inclusive urban development. She aspires to contribute to research, advocacy, and policy initiatives that promote independence, participation, and dignity for persons with disabilities.

Md. Anamul Haqae is an Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy student at BHPI, CRP, Bangladesh. His research focuses on the daily life participation in community setting and depression among person with spinal cord injury after completing their rehabilitation.

Jackie Chu is a physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and Master of Philosophy. She is a titled neurological physiotherapist with Australian Physiotherapy Association. Currently, she is a PhD candidate enrolled at University of Sydney, Australia. Her PhD thesis focuses on process evaluation embedded in randomised controlled trials. She has 20+ years of clinical experiences in field of geriatric and neurological rehabilitation, with a strong interest in physiotherapy management of people with neurological conditions.

Dr Arora is a Deputy Head and Senior Research Fellow at the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research based in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and Northern Sydney Local Health District, with 18 years of clinical and research experience in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. Dr Arora is internationally recognised for his expertise in the physical and psychosocial aspects of the SCI. He completed training in Physiotherapy (2002-2006) and a doctoral degree (2013-2017) at The University of Sydney. With a research funding of over AUD $7.83 million, Dr Arora has published 82 peer-reviewed articles, including 56 articles in the last 5 years (1,354 citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact of 1.18), authored eight book chapters, developed six educational modules for people with SCI, one guideline for health professional, and delivered 82 presentations, including 23 invited talks, at national and international platforms.