Our services for children and teenagers includes therapy, technology and equipment, family and individual support, respite, recreation, mentoring, leadership development, aquatic activities and Conductive Education.
Newly diagnosed? If your child has recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and you live in NSW or the ACT, please phone your friendly local team on 1300 888 378.
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LifePoints
A service to help children, teenagers and adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, and their families and carers. We work with each individual - in an age appropriate way - to identify their goals and aspirations and plan their life needs.
Available: Across NSW and in ACT – services may vary from site to site.
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Better Start
Early intervention services for children under 6 years. Parents can access up to $12,000 of new funding to purchase these services. Conditions apply.
Available: Across NSW and in ACT. Services may vary from site to site.
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CP Helpline
A free, confidential telephone and email support for anyone with questions or concerns about cerebral palsy.
Available: Across NSW and the ACT.
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Aquability
Water-based programs for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Available: Sydney North.
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Dental Clinic
Dental service for children, teenagers and adults who, because of the severity of their disability, cannot access dentists in the community.
Available: Sydney North and Northern Beaches.
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TASC
A specialist service for people with a disability who have complex needs for technology, seating and mobility. TASC Consultative Services offers assessment and training, while TASC Equipment Services manufactures custom seating.
Available: Across NSW and the ACT.
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Centre-based Respite - Children
Planned residential respite stays for children and teenagers with cerebral palsy at Dee Why and Castle Hill.
Available: Sydney
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Conductive Education
A centre-based, holistic educational program for children and teenagers with cerebral palsy.
Available: Sydney North and Northern Beaches.
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GoMobility
A specialist service that helps children, teenagers and young adults with cerebral palsy to access mobility aids such as the Hart Walker.
Available: Clinics held in the Sydney metropolitan area, Hunter, ACT, Moruya and Wagga Wagga.
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Ignition Mentoring
A mentoring program to help build self-esteem, confidence and resilience in young people with cerebral palsy.
Available: Sydney metropolitan area and Hunter region of NSW.
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Emerge Young Leaders Program
A nine month leadership and work readiness program designed to develop leadership capacity and experience in young adults with cerebral palsy.
Available: Sydney metropolitan area and Hunter region of NSW.
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Emerge Conference
The Emerge Leadership Conference is a one-day conference designed to encourage leadership abilities of young adults (aged 16-30) with a disability, who want to inspire change in themselves and others.
Available: Sydney
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Leisure Links
Offers a range of arts, sport, recreation and leisure activities to teenagers and young adults with a disability.
Available: Sydney’s Liverpool, Bankstown and Fairfield local government areas.
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BizAcademy
A four day intensive course for young people with cerebral palsy interested in business and entrepreneurship.
Available: Sydney
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Recreation Therapy
A program to assist children and young people to participate in leisure activities within their communities.
Available: Sydney metropolitan area.
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Equipment Scheme
A national scheme to enable children and adults with cerebral palsy to have timely access to equipment for mobility and communication.
Available: Australia-wide.
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Livewire
A free and safe online peer support program connecting people affected by a disability, serious illness or chronic health condition.
Available: Australia-wide.
