Candace Hatzis has been working with Taylor Wright and his family for the past year. The experience has been a transformative process for Taylor, his family and for his support worker Candace – who has been able to watch his quality of life...
Learn morePeople with cerebral palsy and their families are no strangers to a myriad of medical treatments. Tania Scott-Wright and her partner have put themselves through exhaustive efforts to ensure that their son, Taylor, could have a...
Learn moreCharacters with disabilities became a token fixture of film and television during the last 40 years. These polarising depictions of the disability experience, such as Geri Jewell’s portrayal as Cousin Geri in...
Learn moreWelcome to Ask Kelly. This month nurse Kelly talks about dysphagia – what it is and why it is common for people with CP. What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is a medical word used to describe difficulty swallowing. The...
Learn moreCarly Holford has had plenty of exposure to disability throughout her life, especially since becoming a support worker five years ago. We spoke to Carly about the work she was doing with...
Learn moreAs someone with cerebral palsy, I don’t think my imagination could have conceived that I would get the opportunity to bring my lived experience to a work environment that both supports and nourishes me. So, it seems only...
Learn moreThis month nurse Kelly talks about the hot summer months and provides her tips and considerations for managing the season. Heat Dehydration is a major concern for medically vulnerable/complex...
Learn moreBefore becoming a CPSN member, 25 year old Callee Petropoulos was spending most of her days in a day program. While day programs can and still are a vital resource and social outlet for some, Callee’s mother, Debbie, wanted more for her daughter...
Learn moreThe Royal Commission into Family Violence identified industry planning and workforce development as a critical reform enabler. As part of this work, Family Safety Victoria undertook its first-ever Family Violence Workforce Census in 2017 and...
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