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There are few greater challenges than recovering from a severe burn. Antony did just that, with an innate motivation and competitiveness that I rarely observe in burn patients. His inner drive pushed him to work with unbelievable tenacity, exercising with physiotherapists to beat his scar...and ultimately, the terrorists who almost took his life. He showed exceptional and sustained grit over years to regain his function, undergoing dozens of surgeries and associated stints of hardcore rehab in order to return to participation and restore a new and meaningful life for himself. I admired reading Antony's recollections of those traumatic times. Assoc Prof Dale Edgar - Head, Burn Injury Research Node, The University of Notre Dame Australia.

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Born in 1976 at Woodside Hospital in East Fremantle, I was the youngest son of migrant parents Paul and Marija Svilicich who came to Australia in the early 1960's in search of a better life.I had a normal upbringing with fond memories of playing backyard cricket and soccer. In 2002, my life was turned upside down when I suffered severe burns to 60% of my body, shrapnel injuries, bi-lateral hearing loss, swelling on the brain and severe infection in the Bali Bombings. After being told I would not survive, I spent 44 days in an induced coma, fighting to stay alive. After having to learn how to walk again and regain movement in all parts of my body, I was the last Bali survivor to leave a West Australian hospital 2 months and 21 days after being admitted. Now fully recovered from my injuries, I work in the field of Workplace Health and Safety and volunteer for two community associations. I'm also an active supporter of Burns Research, having taken part in a number of research projects since my injury. In 2021, I participated in the Central Park Plunge, raising funds for the Fiona Wood Foundation.

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