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

Freedom

‍Sam devises a hoist to get into farm machinery

Farming

Sam runs a 1250 hectare
beef cattle property

Flying

Sam flies to the top
of his own mountain

FIRST

Sam dreams to be the first quadriplegic helicopter pilot

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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.

School talk may

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.

You don't need wings to fly

Catch Up on Sam's Latest Adventures

Council does its bit to support employees

Council does its bit to support employees

Western Downs Regional Council has a program called MindMatters, which aims to support the mental health of its employees.

ACC runs modified event due to rain

ACC runs modified event due to rain

The rain finally stayed away long enough for Australian Country Choice's postponed Roma Campdraft event to go ahead on September 21 and 22.

Graincorp prepares for huge harvest

Graincorp prepares for huge harvest

Graincorp is expecting another huge grain harvest this summer and is already preparing its staff for the challenges ahead by bringing them together for training, inspiration and networking.

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

Marcus

Grain Corp

You don't need wings to fly...
You just need a whole lot of grit!