Cerebral Palsy Support Network

This month, we got the chance to speak with @RjMitte & @MichaelDCoffey about their latest film, 'Triumph', which follows a teen with #cerebralpalsy, fighting to join his high school wrestling team. Watch the full interview now 👉 bit.ly/3J6rO0x #abilitynotdisability

Disability workers are encouraged to register to show people with disability they have the right skills to deliver quality services. Cases of abuse and neglect in the sector show how vital it is for people with disability to be confidence in their worker. ow.ly/2ZIo50KIBOp

Important conversation to have about sustaining family wellbeing over the life course. Our @h_trajectories has seed funds to support research about issues like this disability.unimelb.edu.au/research/fundi…

@Molly_Hughes10 Thanks for sharing Molly! We would love to share the beautiful connection you have with your little brother with our cerebral palsy community.

Tomorrow is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! I’m wearing green to support my little brother Jack! He is my biggest fan on and off the field! 💚💚💚 #CerebralPalsy

Drumroll please....introducing GYM-SPARC - Getting Young adults Moving by Supporting Participation and Access in Recreation Centres. Very excited to be kick-starting 2022 with our new logo...stay tuned for more news coming soon @VicHealth @latrobe @DrNoraShields

Throughout the pandemic, our kids have given up a lot to keep their families, schools and communities safe from coronavirus. Now, it’s their turn. Children are now eligible for vaccination. To find out where and how to book visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

In our latest story, Natalie explores what services are available for Victorians with disabilities 👉bit.ly/3qVRoOv How are you feeling about #COVIDtesting? Let us know👇

In Ep 9 of CP Diaries, Nat speaks to Guarav, CP Achieve participant, about looking after your #mentalhealth for people with #cerebralpalsy 👉bit.ly/3IyvzdM Let us know about how you are feeling below.👇Don't forget to check in on your family & friends during this time.

As we continue to grow, we welcome Jane Hancock onboard as our new General Manager for Quality and Practice. Jane brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, along with a genuine enthusiasm for improving the lives of people with disabilities 👉 bit.ly/3rCMtkZ

Over the weekend, we were excited to host a training session at Wanderers Football Park for our friends from CP Football #WSW

We are delighted that Prof Rick Lieber will be joining us at #BetterTogether2022 to discuss skeletal muscle contractures in children with #CerebralPalsy. Don't miss your chance to see his Keynote presentation. Register today: bettertogether2022.org/registration.p… vimeo.com/543004376

Do you have a problem with disability portrayals on screen? 🎥 Nat, our Memberships and Communications Officer, admits she's rarely experienced any genuine connection to the disabled characters shown on 📺 Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/3CF0e7k #abilitynotdisability

Over the last two years, CPSN has undertaken a digital transformation journey, improving many key systems and processes to increase its community impact. Read the full article: bit.ly/3l36SxV @Infoxchange #abilitynotdisability #digitaltransformation #communityimpact

Given the current lockdown in Victoria, we would like to invite you to join our free webinar on #COVIDVAX The webinar is open to everyone. So please click on the link to sign up to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/3kyQjJV 📅 WED 18 AUG 21 🕐 1pm to 2pm 💻 Via Zoom

We are excited to launch our Facebook group for adults with cerebral palsy living in Melbourne and/or Regional Victoria. 🙌 Join the community: bit.ly/3qYgauW

Today marks the launch of National Reconciliation Week 2020. CPSN acknowledges the traditional custodians of country and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. tinyurl.com/yda9uhgy #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020 #reconciliation #respect

Julie has worked alongside members of her community for over a decade. In that time, she has built a secure connection with CPIC participant Emily Drysdale and her family. CPSN spoke with Julie about what her role as a #supportworker means to her. 👉buff.ly/39XCCuS

This month, CPSN spoke with CPIC participant Emily Drysdale, and her mother, Julie. Growing up and living in the small South Gippsland town of Leongatha, Emily has created a fantastic support network of her own. #MemberStory #WhatsTheBuzz 👉 buff.ly/34m14oC

Due to #COVID19, everyone is now learning more about how different infections spread & the different ways we can reduce the spread. This month, resident nurse Kelly talks about ways to stop the spread of infections by using practical solutions. 👉buff.ly/2XjxnmN

Our telehealth nurse Kelly can provide support and assistance to CPSN members, participants and support workers, who may require information regarding the management of #cerebralpalsy and the risk of #COVID19. 👉buff.ly/2xoDrQ4