About Sam

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Freedom

Sam’s first “mobility” around the farm was a Honda Odyssey. It was a lot of fun, but limited in where it could go. He found true freedom on a four-wheel bike. A small, removable platform, similar to a slide board, allows Sam to get onto the four-wheeler which is his “legs” around the farm. In recent years he has also purchased a Yamaha Wolverine side-by-side, which he also accesses using a small, removable platform.
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Anything is possible if
you have the right mindset.

Farming

Sam and his wife Jenny run a farm in North West NSW. A hoist allows Sam to get into machinery, including a tractor, ride-on mower, a JCB skid steer and Front-End Loader, so he can help with many tasks around the farm.
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Try everything, even if you don't think you can do it.

Sam flying ultralight

Flying

Learning to fly an Ultralight was Sam’s very own personal “climb” to the top of Kosciusko, when he topped that “mountain” he knew anything was possible. Helifirst is Sam’s next personal mission…(link to Helifirst)
Sam’s next goal is to become the first quadriplegic in the world to fly a helicopter and use it to inspire children to follow their dreams, no matter what obstacles they encounter. (Again link to Helifirst).
Sam talking to school kids

Book

Sam Bailey suffered a spinal injury in a car accident while jakerooing in the Northern Territory at 19-years-old , leaving him a C6/C7 quadriplegic.
Hi is paralysed from the chest down with only limited use of his arms and hands and can't regulate his body temperature. He has lost bowel and bladder control and part of his lung capacity.
He has overcome those challenges to become a farmer, ultralight pilot, public speaker and best selling author of the book Head Over Heels which he co-wrote with his wife, former ABC Rural Reporter, Jenny Black.
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Book

Sam Bailey suffered a spinal injury in a car accident while jakerooing in the Northern Territory at 19-years-old , leaving him a C6/C7 quadriplegic.
Hi is paralysed from the chest down with only limited use of his arms and hands and can't regulate his body temperature. He has lost bowel and bladder control and part of his lung capacity.
He has overcome those challenges to become a farmer, ultralight pilot, public speaker and best selling author of the book Head Over Heels which he co-wrote with his wife, former ABC Rural Reporter, Jenny Black.
Kids listening to Sam speech
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You don't need wings to fly...
You just need a whole lot of grit!