Cerebral Palsy Alliance
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| Non-Profit | |
| Industry | Nonprofit organization |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founder | Audrie McLeod, CBE, Neil McLeod, OBE |
| Headquarters |
187 Allambie Road Allambie Heights, NSW 2100 |
| Slogan | For people with cerebral palsy, Building futures |
| Website | cerebralpalsy.org.au |
The Cerebral Palsy Alliance (formerly The Spastic Centre) is a not-for-profit organization which provides services to adults and children with cerebral palsy from over 70 sites across New South Wales, Australia.
History
Cerebral Palsy Alliance was founded on 30 January 1945 by a group of parents of children with cerebral palsy under the leadership of Audrie and Neil McLeod. It was the first organisation of its type in the world for people with cerebral palsy.[1] The first medical director was Dr Claudia Bradley.
Services
Cerebral Palsy Alliance services include:
- Technology services
- Equipment services
- Mobility programs
- Employment services
- Day programs for adults
- Accommodation support
- Respite care
- Therapy and education services
- Aquatic programs
- Information
- Recreation
Cerebral palsy register
An Australian CP Register has been established to guide future research in prevention, intervention and service provision.
Fundraising
Miss Australia
Miss Australia Quest/Awards was run by The Spastic Centres of Australia for 45 years. Over its duration entrants, their families, committees, sponsors and the general public of Australia raised in excess of A$87 million.[2]
References
- ↑ "Our History | Cerebral Palsy Alliance". Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ↑ About Us - Miss Australia, Cerebral Palsy Alliance website.