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Sam Bailey

Discover Sam’s Journey

Sam Bailey is a C6/C7 quadriplegic who has conquered his disability to become a successful Farmer, Ultra Pilot, Inspirational Speaker, best-selling Author and role model for children.

Discover Sam’s journey

Sam Bailey is a C6/C7 quadriplegic who has conquered his disability to become a successful Farmer, Ultra Pilot, Inspirational Speaker, best-selling Author and role model for children.

you don’t need wings to fly
you don’t need wings to fly
you don’t need wings to fly
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Speaking

Sam Bailey is available as a public speaker. Whether you’re organising a conference, a local community event, or just want to inspire children at your local schools - his story will have an incredible impact and leave listeners inspired and uplifted.
Sam has an incredible ability to take an audience on the journey of his life. It's a rollercoaster ride that promises to make people laugh, cry, appreciate what they've got and realise that nothing is impossible.

Book

A powerful story of tragedy, triumph and romance, Sam and Jenny Bailey’s book 'Head Over Heels’ was published in April of 2006 by ABC Books/Harper Collins and is now a best seller. It chronicles Sam’s life from a childhood on the family farm in North West NSW, through the trauma of suffering a spinal cord injury in a car accident, to rebuilding an extraordinary life as a farmer, finding love and inspiring others. Be prepared to laugh, cry and change the way you view your own life. Head Over Heels is particularly highly recommended for young adults, teenagers and even children from eight years upwards.
Speaking
Sam Bailey is available as a public speaker. Whether you’re organising a conference, a local community event, or just want to inspire children at your local schools - his story will have an incredible impact and leave listeners inspired and uplifted.
Sam has an incredible ability to take an audience on the journey of his life. It's a rollercoaster ride that promises to make people laugh, cry, appreciate what they've got and realise that nothing is impossible.
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Book
A powerful story of tragedy, triumph and romance, Sam and Jenny Bailey’s book 'Head Over Heels’ was published in April of 2006 by ABC Books/Harper Collins and is now a best seller. It chronicles Sam’s life from a childhood on the family farm in North West NSW, through the trauma of suffering a spinal cord injury in a car accident, to rebuilding an extraordinary life as a farmer, finding love and inspiring others. Be prepared to laugh, cry and change the way you view your own life. Head Over Heels is particularly highly recommended for young adults, teenagers and even children from eight years upwards.
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Catch Up on Sam's Latest Adventures

First talk of the year at Begonia
First talk of the year at Begonia

Huge support from small south-west Queensland community

Helifirst

Helifirst is Sam Bailey’s dream of becoming the first quadriplegic in the world to fly a helicopter, then fly into schools to inspire children to fulfil their own dreams. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, it requires modification of a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter which is currently underway with HeliMods in Caloundra.
Sam's Featured Appearances
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You don't need wings to fly...
You just need a whole lot of grit!