CPSN’s Supported Independent Living clients with their support team enjoying a music and dance jam.
CPSN team enjoying a pub meal at a quarterly staff connection day.
Founded by parents
Founded in 1995 by a group of parents seeking better support for their children with Cerebral Palsy, CPSN began as a Community focused on close connections and long-term relationships, knowing this would give their children the best chance of growing and thriving in an ever challenging world. As more families joined, the group quickly grew. In 1997, it became a membership based Not-For-Profit Organisation: the Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN). In 2017, we expanded to offer NDIS services to our community.
We’re for people, not profit
Founded in 1995 by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy, our mission is to give back to our community and represent the voice of people with CP.
As part of our commitment to the Cerebral Palsy Community, we offer free services, regardless of whether you have an NDIS plan or not; including Events, free Resources, Workshops, Support Groups, Phone Support (5 days a week) and Personal Development programs.
The CPSN Family Fun Day Community event at Melbourne Zoo 2024 - Connection, lunch, and visiting the animals.
Our values
We are a rights-based, person-directed organisation where inclusion and self-determination are at the forefront of everything we do. We build capacity in ourselves and others. We are bold and curious, navigating challenges and discovering solutions that drive change.
A small organisation means more attention on you
We don’t support more than 100 clients for a reason. You’ll get a dedicated manager, supported by a quality accredited team, some with Lived Experience who understand what you’re going through. As a client of CPSN you'll feel welcomed, listened to, included, understood and respected.
Annual Report 2023 -2024
Despite a challenging year, CPSN remains committed to empowering the Cerebral Palsy community. We focused on personalised services, financial sustainability, and increasing representation. Achieving NDIS Recertification and strengthening partnerships highlighted our dedication to quality support.
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