The International Day of People with a Disability
03 December 2008
Celebrating the achievements and abilities of people with a disability, worldwide. This year’s theme is 'Dignity and justice for all of us'.
The NSW 'Don’t DIS my Ability' campaign includes cultural, arts, sporting and community events in November and December.
Read more The International Day of People with a Disability...
20/twenty Challenge
22 February 2009
20/twenty has raised over $2 million to purchase more than 800 items of communication and mobility equipment for children with CP and other disabilites. Read more about the 20/twenty Challenge ...
2 km swim, 500 m kayak, 20 km walk - www.mychallenge.com.au
Keep our stars shining - Appeal
We would like to tell you about a couple of stars who have been in the limelight recently at the Paralympic Games.
You too can be a star … by being a star supporter
Read more about our Christmas Appeal ...
Enter to win your choice of prizes valued at $25000
By purchasing some lucky entries in the 'Midas Gold Raffle' you could win your choice of a Suzuki Swift Sport 5 Door or a fabulous Harvey Norman Golden Shopping Spree.
Read more about the raffle ...
Joey Mittiga Award
The Joey Mittiga Award supports young people to pursue their goals and dreams.
In addition to financial support, the successful applicant will be assisted to be a voice for their peers and to pursue issues they are passionate about. The recipient will enhance their knowledge, skills and talents and encourage others to participate in the life of the community. Read more ...
Closing date: 31 October 2008
Unlock Your Creativity 2008
Unlock Your Creativity returns in 2008!!!
Do you experience a disability? Do you want to discover your unique ability? Do you want to express your creativity?
We invite you to join us for another exciting series of performing arts workshops in drama, dance and music!!!
Information session on Saturday 20 September, 10.30am Redfern Community Centre
Read more about Unlock Your Creativity ...
Celebrating Champions
A highly successful National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week was held 3 - 9 August. View The Spastic Centre's Community Service Announcement, Celebrating Champions Video and meet some of our fantastsic Paralympians who are soon to compete in Bejing. Read More ...
True Local - Rant & Rave for Charity
Do what celebrities around town are doing
right now and start ranting and raving for a good cause.
The more you Rant & Rave on TrueLocal
the more money you'll raise for charity.
True Local has pledged to donate 50c to charity for every review written.
Simply nominate The Spastic Centre as your preferred Charity and begin reviewing.
As a bonus, True Local are giving away fantastic prizes to the reviewer with the most reviews. www.truelocal.com.au/charity
CP Blogs
CP Blogs is a place for people with cerebral palsy (CP), and their family and friends, to come together to share their stories. These include:
- Hey Dad about being the dad of a child with CP
- Web2Go about adventures in cyberspace for people with a disability
- Freefall about leaving home and taking a chance, and the ever-popular
- The Scene - now a weekly blog.
Celebrating Champions Fundraising Appeal
Each child and adult with cerebral palsy has their own goal. The Spastic Centre mission is to work with them to achieve their goals. View the appeal.
Perspectives In Print Exhibition
One of the highlights of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week was the annual Perspectives in Print photography exhibition. The exhibition was held on Tuesday 5 August in the Harbour View Ballroom at Taronga Zoo, and featured photographs by children and adults with CP. View the exhibition.
The Cost of Cerebral Palsy
Access Economics has released a report on the economic impact of cerebral palsy in Australia. Launched by the Hon Bill Shorten, MP, the report found that, in 2007, the financial cost of cerebral palsy (CP) in Australia was $1.47 billion or 0.14% of GDP. When the value of lost wellbeing (disability and premature death) was added, the cost rose a further $2.4 billion.
Read more about the Access Economics report ...
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Addressing the lifetime needs of people with a disability is a burden that is often placed on individuals and government funded agencies. A new report offers a solution to reform the disability sector: to shift from the current crisis-driven welfare approach to a planned and fully-funded National Disability Insurance Scheme that will underwrite sustained, significant, long-term improvements in meeting the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Read more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (
PDF - 238 KB).
Webcasts
Some of our most popular information sessions are now available as webcasts, so you can catch them even if you can't make it on the day. The first two are:
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Life After School for young people with CP and their families
- Challenging Behaviour for early childhood staff working with children with special needs
- Building Resilience in Children with Special Needs
Find out more on our Webcasts page...
Stories
People with cerebral palsy share their stories....
Allambie Heights Community Project
Read about our plan to modernise the Allambie site to meet existing and future needs. Read more...
Photo Opportunity
Giving people with a disability the opportunity to communicate through photography, and develop their artistic talents. Read more...
Join our Charity Challenges
New Trips to China and Vietnam, why not get your friends together and take a trip to China or Vietnam? See Exotic countries, with ancient history and help The Spastic Centre to provide the very best support for children and adults with disabilities.
The Spastic Centre Fire Appeal - Community Help Urgently Needed
The Spastic Centre needs help from the community if it’s to recover from
the disastrous fire which destroyed its Head Office at Allambie Heights.
Read more ...
Publications
Strategic Plan 2007 - 2010 Read our current Strategic Plan.
'Nothing is impossible'. A book about the early days of TSC by Neil McLeod.
Dr Stephen Back audiocast.
Audiocast of presentation by CP researcher Dr Stephen Back.
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.
Keep up to date with...
CP Blogs
Weekly blogs to entertain and inform - includes The Scene. Find them all at cpblogs.com.au
Archives of The Scene
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ActionPact Learning:
Professional Development Calendar (PDF)
Learning Activities Schedule
(PDF)
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Pearsons Flowers
Buy flowers from Pearsons and benefit The Spastic Centre.
Tyrrell's Wines
Fantastic wine offer from Tyrrell's