Cerebral Palsy Australia

Cerebral Palsy Australia is the national peak body of organisations that work with people with cerebral palsy and people with similar disabilities and their carers. 

Since 1952, Cerebral Palsy Australia (formerly known as CP Australia and the Australian Cerebral Palsy Association) has provided a national voice for cerebral palsy awareness

Furthermore, Cerebral Palsy Australia has positively contributed to the community through research and service development for children and adults with cerebral palsy.

The National Voice

Cerebral Palsy Australia focuses on the promotion and advancement of the rights, interests, welfare and social inclusion for people with cerebral palsy by:

• assisting in obtaining appropriate funding and support for organisations working with people with cerebral palsy and their carers
• supporting and encouraging innovation and improved service practices
• encouraging, conducting and supporting research concerning cerebral palsy
• working with governments in developing policies for services and support of organisations working with people with cerebral palsy and their carers.

Members in all States and Territories

Membership of Cerebral Palsy Australia comprises a range of organisations and individuals, in addition to state and territory Spastic Centres and Cerebral Palsy Associations.

Member Organisations  provide services to more than 20,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, including those in over 2,000 schools.