Stories
Whether you are a person with cerebral palsy, carer, parent or friend of someone with cerebral palsy we want to hear your story.
Your story can be submitted as a written piece or video. For a written story please include a photo that we can include with the story (eg. an image that illustrates the theme of your story, self portrait, person with cerebral palsy in action, etc.).
You can submit your story here.
Please allow 7-10 days for our Communications Team to review your story and help with editing. Once we are finished we will send it back to you for your approval before your story is published.
Up Close with Jimmy Barnes
01, January 0001
It seems like rock star Jimmy Barnes has been around forever. In a career that has spanned more than 25 years, ‘Barnsey’ is now up to his 16th solo album, entitled “Double Happiness”. This album is particularly special to the singer, as this is the first time he has sung with big brother John. The …
Read moreIT Guru Makes Mark
01, January 0001
Scope Victoria was happy to participate in a National Nine News story on Matthew Simpson, a 32 year old Glen Waverley computer whiz who is looking for a job. Matthew, who has Cerebral Palsy and above-average intelligence, was the recipient of a past Young Australian of the Year Career Achievement A…
Read moreSkier Conquers Hill
01, January 0001
Representing your country in any way is an honour few of us have experienced. Australian skier Dean Calabrese did just that when he competed at the Paralympics in Torino, Italy. At the ripe old age of 15, Dean Calabrese discovered the world of skiing and he has barely taken his skis off since. Ra…
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