Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Make a splash this Summer! 🌊💚 Our Hydrotherapy Group helps people with cerebral palsy improve movement, strength, and relaxation in a warm, supportive pool environment. ✨ Move easier ✨ Build strength ✨ Feel great Spots are limited for our upcoming January program for kids aged 3-12 years in Orange. 👉 Register today! https://brnw.ch/21wXIEC

This January, HABIT-ILE is coming to Allambie Heights! 🎯 For kids aged 6–15 with cerebral palsy and similar physical disabilities, this intensive therapy program helps build confidence, movement, and friendships that last. Over 10 fun-filled days, kids build confidence, independence, and friendships — with plenty of smiles along the way! 😄✨ Spots are limited, so get in quick! 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wXGPG

🌞 Looking for a fun and inclusive school holiday experience? This Summer, our School Holiday Program is packed with exciting adventures and hands-on activities your child will love! 🎡 Luna Park fun day 🦎 Australian Reptile Park 🦓 Taronga Zoo adventure 🍕 Pizza, pasta & pastry making workshops 🎳 Bowling & movies 🌳 Treetops Adventure & Networld ⛳ Mini golf …and so much more! 👉 Secure your spot today: https://brnw.ch/21wXEc5

Proud to stand among Australia’s leading medical research institutes 💚 We were delighted to see our Chair of Research, Professor Nadia Badawi AM, featured on the front page of the business section of The Australian last week, alongside Kristie Steggles CPA’s Corporate Engagement Lead, and Maggie O'Neill, founding team member of Hearts & Minds at the VIP reception for the Sohn Hearts & Minds Conference. Sohn Hearts & Minds brings together top investment, scientific and philanthropic minds - all in support of leading Australian medical research. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of Hearts & Minds Investments, whose generosity helps fund world-class cerebral palsy research through the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation. Their commitment ensures our incredible team of researchers continues to: - Lead global best practice in early intervention and prevention. - Advance pioneering Australian and international cerebral palsy research. - Transform the lives of children and adults living with CP. Thank you to Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (ASX: HM1) @Richard Howes @Lorraine Berends @Maggie O'Neill @Matthew Grounds @Guy Fowler, and our dedicated CPA Research Institute team for making life-changing research possible.

So much has happened for people with disability and their community this year!🙌 Let’s talk about the moments that mattered and what they mean for the future. Join the final Open Dialogue event of 2025 and add your voice to the discussion. 👉 Register now to secure your spot, receive the Zoom link and any updates about the event: https://brnw.ch/21wXBVa

We’re thrilled to see our very own Professor Nadia Badawi AM, Chair of Cerebral Palsy, and our extraordinary research team featured in today’s Australian Financial Review. The article highlights the incredible progress being made through early detection, AI, and our global collaboration work - advancements that are transforming outcomes for babies and children with cerebral palsy across the globe. This article reflects the dedication of our entire team at CPA Research Institute, our partners in Australia and worldwide, and our generous supporters and funders. Thank you. Together we are proving that nothing is impossible. 🌟Read the full story on page 3 in the AFR: “Doctor takes cerebral palsy advances to world” (18 Nov 2025)

We’re celebrating World Cord Blood Day today by recognising the incredible progress in cord blood and stem cell research for cerebral palsy. 💚 Earlier this year, CPA’s Research Institute supported Australia’s first umbilical cord blood infusion for a child with CP outside of research - a breakthrough demonstrating that these therapies can be safely delivered in Australian hospitals. This week, Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson and Dr Madison Paton join global experts as featured speakers at the World Cord Blood Day 2025 International Conference, sharing CPA’s pioneering research in cord blood therapy and its potential to improve brain repair and movement outcomes for children with CP. Together with partners worldwide, we’re driving progress toward a future of prevention, treatment, and cure. Learn more https://brnw.ch/21wXxM2 #WorldCordBloodDay #CerebralPalsyAlliance #StemCellResearch #CordBloodTherapy #Neuroregeneration #DisabilityInnovation #CPresearch

🎁 Switch-Adapted Toy Workshops (final sessions for 2025) Cerebral Palsy Alliance, in partnership with The University of Sydney’s engineering student program, invites clinicians and caregivers to a practical workshop on safely switch adapting simple battery-operated toys—building skills that make gift-giving more accessible this Christmas. Session details • CPA Orange: Monday 24 November, 11:00am–2:00pm • CPA Allambie Heights: Saturday 29 November, 10:00am–1:00pm What you’ll gain • Hands-on guidance and take-home know-how • A supportive, step-by-step environment • Practical tips for selecting and adapting toys ⚠️ Please note: this workshop is not suitable for children. Learn more and RSVP: https://brnw.ch/21wXxvh

🏡 Normanhurst SIL Vacancy – Modern & Supportive Living Looking for a welcoming home with 24/7 support? Our brand-new, purpose-built home in Normanhurst has three vacancies available now – offering the perfect balance of independence and support. Enjoy comfort, privacy and connection in a fully accessible 5-bed home featuring: ✅ Spacious bedrooms with built-ins and garden views ✅ Two living zones for privacy and social time (divided into 2 bedroom villa & 3 bedroom house) ✅ Modern shared kitchen and outdoor alfresco area ✅ Wheelchair-friendly design throughout ✅ 24/7 support from CPA’s experienced team ✅ Close to shops, transport and hospitals Perfect for adults (50s–70s) seeking independence with the reassurance of round-the-clock support. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wXtD3 #SIL #SupportedLiving #Normanhurst #DisabilityHousing #CerebralPalsyAlliance #NDIS

These school holidays, it’s all about fun, friendship and inclusion! 🌟 Our Summer program brings children together for unforgettable experiences. From zoo visits and Luna Park thrills to cooking workshops and mini golf. Give your child the chance to build confidence, make friends, and have loads of fun. 🎟️ Bookings now available! Learn more and register today: https://brnw.ch/21wXro3