New unpaid family & domestic violence leave entitlement for support workers
All employees can now take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence, following a recent change to the Fair Work Act 2009. On 12 December 2018 the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act...
Read moreInsights: Tate Kemp and his support worker Robyn
At seventeen years old, Tate Kemp has already accomplished what many university students haven’t; the aspiring sports journalist has begun building a portfolio. He has also participated in twelve Melbourne Marathons and...
Read moreNew unpaid family & domestic violence leave entitlement
All employees can now take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence, following a recent change to the Fair Work Act 2009. On 12 December 2018 the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act...
Read moreCP 101 on campus
If you are a person with cerebral palsy or support someone with CP, university (or tafe) presents a significant but uncertain milestone. While most students have galloped over the biggest hurdle – exams, students...
Read moreThe Sonter Family
‘’Our world turned completely upside down, from that moment onwards it was never the same,’’ recalls CPSN member David Sonter as he reflects on the time his son Kai was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. ‘’We weren’t sure...
Read moreChildren’s tricycle, sand & water play station and Kelly chair for sale
Children’s Tricycle – $800 Child’s Edge 16 Tricycle by Body Cycles Australia Excellent condition 2 sizes of handle bars included for extra growth Push handle to assist rider Adjustable straps to hold feet in place...
Read moreStaying safe this upcoming bushfire season
Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfires. This is a reminder for all of our participants to be safe and start preparing for the upcoming...
Read moreChanges to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award
On 1 October 2018 a new standard conversion sub-clause was incorporated into the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 award. This amendment to the award enables casual workers the...
Read moreBraedon’s journey to becoming a support worker with Innovative Choices
Braedon is a 27-year-old support worker from Albury who was first involved with Cerebral Palsy Support Network four years ago. Beginning his work as an M-POWER sessions leader and going to camps and being part of the...
Read moreRace Running launch event in Victoria
Now an international athletic sport, Race Running, gives disabled people who otherwise can only get around in an wheelchair, or in a walker, the ability to move by themselves. With a RaceRunner people with significant...
Read moreResearch and surveys for parents and caregivers of children with CP
‘Measure of early vision use’ survey for parents A research study is seeking parents and caregivers of children with CP, or at high risk of developing CP, between 3 months and 12 years of age. This online survey is one...
Read moreMeditation for carers in 5 steps
CPSN recently sent 15 members who care for a person with cerebral palsy on a three-day meditation and mindfulness retreat to recharge and develop skills to better cope with the challenges they face in their lives. Caring...
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