Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Report
The first report published by the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register is now available.
This report is the key resource to describe the profile of cerebral palsy in Australia.
Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Report, Birth Years 1993-2003 (
PDF)
Join our Vietnam Challenge
Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam, the highest in Indochina, at 3,143 m. It is called the “Roof of Indochina” and we are challenging you to reach the summit and make a difference to the lives of young adults living with cerebral palsy.
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New Board appointments
A message from President
Marelle Thornton AM
The Spastic Centre farewells two dedicated board members, Mr John Morgan and Mr Peter Whitfield and welcomes two new appointments, Mr John Sintras and Mr Adam Johnston.
Read more ... (PDF - 235 KB)
National Disability Insurance Scheme
The movement for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is gaining pace... but we need your help
A new website has been launched at www.ndis.org.au
We're asking everyone to email their state and federal MPs asking them to support an NDIS. An online tool on the website makes this very easy to do... www.ndis.org.au/takeaction/emailyourmp.php
Arts Activated Conference
The Spastic Centre is proudly supporting the Arts Activated Conference 2010, hosted by Accessible Arts.
Find out more on the conference website…
http://www.aarts.net.au/arts-activated-conference-2010/
Transition Kit for Teenagers
A new kit of 21 factsheets is now available to help teenagers with cerebral palsy and their families to plan for life after school.
Topics include: post school planning and study, money matters, health, friendships, transport, driving, self-esteem, technology and moving out of home. Read more...
Research Participants needed....
Parents of children with cerebral palsy
Parents of children with cerebral palsy aged 2-12 years are needed for a study that will inform the development of a Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents of children with a disability. Read more...
Moving out?
Can you help us with our project? We are seeking young adults (18-30 years old) with cerebral palsy who are thing about or have recently moved out of the parental home to live in the community. Read more...
Spontaneous sex and cerebral palsy
An exploratory qualitative study by The University of Sydney. Do you have cerebral palsy? Do you want to talk about sex? Volunteers needed! ! Read more...
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You be the difference - view the photo gallery from this event.
International CP Conference
Photo opportunity - people with a disability given an opportunity to communicate through photography.
Allambie Heights Community Project -
Read about the plan to modernise this site.
Fire Appeal - Community help needed to recover from the disastrous fire.
Information/Education
Webcasts - Our most popular information sessions now available as webcasts
Baclofen for Spasticity - A new fact sheet to help parents.
Strategic Plan 2007 - 2010 Read our current Strategic Plan.
'Nothing is impossible'. A book about the early days of TSC by Neil McLeod.
Preschool Pack. A guide for early childhood staff.
Neoprene Splinting Kit for therapists
Modified Mealtimes Poster for people with swallowing difficulties
Follow Your Instincts. Parent insights into having a child with a disability.
Seating and Positioning. Interactive CD-ROM for therapists. View more information on the CP Institute website.
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