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A person of incredible courage and strength.

A gifted athlete in training for the Winter Olympics, Janine was hit by a truck almost 10 years ago while cycling and was not expected to live.

Her injuries were horrific - her neck and back were broken in four places, as were her right arm, collarbone and five ribs, her right leg had been ripped open, she had sustained massive internal injuries, severe lacerations to her abdominal area and had lost five litres of blood.

With a future as a world champion cross country skier and the holder of numerous national titles in athletics, Janine was destined for sporting greatness. Janine was told she could not hope to ski again, may not walk again and would not be able to bear children. Her dreams seemed shattered. Despite seemingly impossible odds, Janine fought back. Determination, a fighting spirit and the support of family, friends and medical staff all contributed to Janine's incredible recovery.

Not only did she walk again, Janine has three children and returned to university gaining a degree in Human Movement. Janine took up flying and gained her private pilot's licence, commercial licence and her instructor's permit. She has also become an accomplished horse rider.

Janine's remarkable story is told in her widely acclaimed book Never Tell Me Never. She was featured on "60 minutes" and her tale has been told in various publications. The hit movie Never Tell Me Never starring Claudia Karvan as Janine was widely acclaimed and shown on National Television.

A true inspiration, Janine is a motivating and moving speaker. She has spoken to a wide variety of audiences including addressing the Queen's Trust Future Prospectives Forum as the inspirational speaker. Her presentations focus on her new life philosophy drawing on her journey from tragedy to triumph.

Janine has just released another book titled "On my own two feet."