What does it take to transform trauma into triumph? In this inspiring episode of Navigating Disability, we speak with Chris Davis, an elite para-archer, mental health professional, and proud husband. Paralysed at five due to a polio-type virus, Chris recounts his early years, 25-year career in Queensland Health, and his groundbreaking gold medal win at the 2023 World Archery Championships. From training with a single arm to confronting discrimination in the workplace and managing PTSD, Chris opens up with honesty and humour.
More than an athlete, Chris is a social worker, mentor, and mental health advocate. Whether discussing systemic inaccessibility or shooting a 45-pound bow with his teeth, Chris shows us that resilience isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about doing the best with what you’ve got.
Join us as we explore how sport became his sanctuary, how support systems shape resilience, and why inclusion still has a long way to go.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes candid discussion of disability, mental health challenges, and societal exclusion. Lifeline: 13 11 14.
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