Meet the PBF team: Introducing Lindsay Nott
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Introducing Lindsay Nott, PBF Youth and Workplace presenter.
On the last day of Grade 12, at the age of 17, Lindsay went for a celebratory swim and broke his neck at vertebrae C5. This changed Lindsay’s world forever. Whilst recovering in hospital, Lindsay and his family learnt what his life was going to look like in a wheelchair and once he returned home after the long stay in hospital, there was a giant learning curve.
For the last 29 years, Lindsay has been a dedicated advocate for disability awareness via public speaking, fundraising, and volunteering as peer support. Lindsay has come on board with PBF to share his extensive knowledge and to educate today’s youth.
Q: How long have you been working at PBF?
A: 6 months
Q: Take us through an average day for you?
A: I am a youth and workplace presenter, after my support worker has assisted & I am ready for my day ahead, I attend work, go to the gym. Or I will be out and about gathering content for my social media & living an active fulfilled life.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working for PBF?
A: Sharing my story/journey and helping to prevent another accident.
Q: What most surprised you about the impact and incidence of spinal cord injury when you began to learn about this topic?
A: Just remembering that everyone can easily become injured, leading to life-changing consequences
Q: Is there a story or event that lead you to PBF as an organisation?
A: Timing and I was looking for a new challenge
Q: What are your hobbies/what do you get up to outside of work?
A: Socialising, peer supporting, watching motorsport, gym
Q: Why do you think people should become members of PBF Australia?
A: Not only does a spinal cord injury effect you, but your entire family a well.
Q: Tell us something about yourself that not many people know.
A: I like travelling
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