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NEW RECOMMENDATIONS AIM TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL FUNCTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL
New International Clinical Practice guidelines for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy have been drawn up by an expert panel of...
CPSN
Sep 30, 20214 min read
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MAZ PROVES THAT IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO PURSUE YOUR DREAMS
Following their bronze medal win at the Tokyo Paralympics, CPSN member and Paralympian Maz (Maria) Strong reflects on their success and...
CPSN
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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THE PROBLEM WITH DISABILITY PORTRAYALS
It’s sad for me to admit this, but at 33 years of age, I’ve rarely experienced any genuine connection to the disabled characters I’ve...
CPSN
Aug 10, 20214 min read
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IS A SERVICE ANIMAL THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
Service animals have traditionally been associated with assisting individuals who are blind or vision impaired. However, there is an...
CPSN
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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DATING WITH A DISABILITY
Online dating has become the norm so much so, that it’s almost unusual to know couples who first met in real life. While 'dating app'...
CPSN
May 18, 20213 min read
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MEET ALEX OUR CLIENT LIAISON COORDINATOR
CPSN continues to expand our team of dedicated staff members, and now, more than ever, we embrace staff with lived experience and the...
CPSN
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF FINDING SUPPORTED DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
For generations, individuals with a disability and their families have found it difficult to find housing when their loved ones become...
CPSN
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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CHOOSING TO CHALLENGE THE EXPECTATIONS OF AN ABLE BODIED WORLD
Monday 8 March marks International Women’s Day. This important event provides a great opportunity to address challenges women around the...
CPSN
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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CEREBRAL PALSY THE NEXT GENERATION
Gaurav Thakkar is part of a younger generation of people with cerebral palsy (CP). The 19-year-old is currently participating in an...
CPSN
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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A NEUROSCIENTIST AND POET NOT LETTING CEREBRAL PALSY GET IN HER WAY
Jerusha Mather is gaining some well-earned attention both in the medical community and the literary world. On top of completing a PhD in...
CPSN
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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LIAM’S JOURNEY TO MOBILITY
When Michelle Sexton first embarked on the journey to get her son Liam a bike, she wanted to give him access to something that would...
CPSN
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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THE TOLL OF LOCKDOWN FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
After several months in complete lockdown in Melbourne, the emotional and mental toll that it has had on many of us is indisputable. I’ve...
Greg McPherson
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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COVID 19 AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES
The current COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on how we live, work, learn and interact. While we have been offering a free...
CPSN
Oct 21, 20203 min read
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DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT PHYSIOTHERAPIST FOR YOU?
Physiotherapy was a weekly fixture for the first 18 years of my life. It became cloaked by a sense of normalcy, and sometimes it even...
Greg McPherson
Aug 4, 20205 min read
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ASK KELLY – FACE COVERINGS AND INFECTION CONTROL
From 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August 2020, all Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live. In this...
CPSN
Jul 27, 20205 min read
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) HELPFUL RESOURCES
CPSN is committed to supporting our community of members, participants, support workers and colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. With...
CPSN
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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HOW TO CREATE A SUPPORT DREAM TEAM
Louise Robbins didn’t want her daughter Eliza to have a life governed by her disability, it was important for Eliza to get the necessary...
CPSN
Jul 6, 20203 min read
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ASK KELLY: ORAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE
A few months ago – pre Covid-19, I outlined some information on dysphagia and drooling. Maintaining oral health can be challenging for...
CPSN
Jul 3, 20202 min read
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MEET REBECCA – OUR NEW SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Since joining CPSN last year as Membership Services Officer, Rebecca McCabe has been instrumental in connecting our members to...
CPSN
Jun 30, 20202 min read
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BECOMING CREATIVE DURING A PANDEMIC
When Elizabeth Hughes and her family first realised that they would have to go into lockdown, they had some understandable concerns about...
CPSN
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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