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Cerebral Palsy Australia

Cerebral Palsy Australia is the national peak body of organisations that work with people with cerebral palsy and people with similar disabilities and their carers. Since 1952, Cerebral Palsy Australia (formerly known as CP Australia and the Australian Cerebral Palsy Association) has provided a national voice for cerebral palsy awareness Furthermore, Cerebral Palsy Australia has positively contributed to the community through research and service development for children and adults with cerebra…

Supporting Captain Crabb to sail in Japan

Wayne Crabb loves sailing - a passion he has pursued despite his disability. Wayne, 65, was born with cerebral palsy. He lives independently with support from Cara in an apartment in Adelaide. Wayne is a graphic designer and an avid sailor with Sailability SA. Wayne's story has also been featured …

02 July 2018

Focus On Ability - Short Film Festival

Here is another inspiring entry "This is Jack" - vote now. This fim by 14 year old Jess McCann has captured the courage and positive nature of this young man beautifully.

30 April 2018

Australia & New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Strategy

Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood physical disability, affecting one in 500 Australians. Surprisingly, there is no national strategy guiding services in this field. This is your chance to help us develop our cerebral palsy strategy for Australia. Click here to find out more.

02 October 2017

World CP Day 6 October 2017

The day is an opportunity to celebrate, raise awareness and take action to ensure that people with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access and opportunity as anyone else in their communities. You can learn more about World CP day by visiting the official website here.

Stories

I had been a newsreader for just a fledgling four years when my wonderful sister Melinda had William, her third son. We were all looking forward to his birth, especially me – because I was to hold her hand during labour and, when the going got tough, I was to distract her with my tap-dancing. But there were complications that we hadn’t ever dreamed of, and Will was born fighting Read More...

Heather Foord

Queensland News Reader

Hello my name is Isaac and I'm 14 years old. I was born with mild cerebal palsy. I believe it is important to challenge yourself. I have taken on many challenges like rowing, weightlifting and farming. I lived in Brisbane Queensland for a few years and now reside in Hobart Tasmania and board at Hutchins School. It is sometimes hard being away from Read More....

Isaac Denholm

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