Cerebral Palsy Support Network : strength through connection










		Details for all programs and groups listed below are advertised in the bi monthly “What’s the Buzz” CPSN newsletter. Become a member of the CPSN to receive all the information. UPCOMING EVENTS CPSN Support Groups The support groups aim to provide families with opportunities for face to face contact with other families who have a child with Cerebral Palsy and to access information on available disability supports and services available within the community. Groups will meet monthly and will include a pre selected topic of discussion which relates to day to day issues encountered when caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy. Information each topic will be available. Groups will be conducted in a supported and relaxed environment. For more details on support groups in your area go to “What’s the Buzz” here PAST EVENTS CP Information Session – “A Holistic overview on management of Cerebral Palsy” Tuesday 19th July 2011 Click to access information presented on the night: "Children With CP" Presentation information booklet "Adults With CP" Presentation information CP Awareness Week - “CPSN Disabilitea” Sunday 31st –Saturday 6th August 2011 Click here to see photos of the day Lions Club Charity Ball The Point Cook Lions Club held their first Charity Ball on Saturday 2nd July. Funds money raised from tickets of those who attended and who bid generously on the items auctioned resulting in a $6000 donation cheque to the CPSN. A big thank you to Gerry Gibson from Point Cook Lions Club for arranging such a successful event. CP Information Session - "TGA – ISP – DSR – FFYA – I&R What does all this mean?" Tuesday 20th September Department of Human Services representatives presented what supports are available to individuals with CP, how to access these supports, what the process is and ways to use your supports effectively. Currently the Department of Human Services (DHS) is working on a redevelopment of the Disability Support Register (DSR). As a result unfortunately a representative from this department was unable to present at the CPSN Information Session. However the good news is that DHS have promised to present to our members in the near future once the redevelopment has been put into place. The CPSN will keep our members updated on any developments. In the meantime please go to the following link for more information on DSR’s - http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/disability/start-here/disability-support-register Parents as Career Transition Support (PACTS) Monday 5th, 12th & 19th September Planning your life after School? Don’t know what to do next? Wondering what your choices are? The PACTS pilot project is designed to facilitate discussion and develop confidence and skills in parents, so they can support their teenager through discussion options in a well informed way. Some comments from members who completed the “Parents as Careers Transition Support (PACTS)” workshops: • Speakers were really good and informative (especially Paul) • Very interesting to hear from the representatives from Wesley and WISE • Personal experience element was useful • The workshops have provided useful information – especially when we haven’t come through the special school pathway • Adequate information has been supplied on my subjects of interest. Click here for workshop photos CPSN Members Trust Fund Once again the CPSN is proud to announce that the Members Trust Fund will again be offered this year. This fund offers its members the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $500. The purpose of the grants are to directly support an individual with Cerebral Palsy. Applications open Thursday 1st September 2011 and close on Monday 31st October 2011. Download the application form here CPSN Annual General Meeting The CPSN would like to formally invite all members and guests to attend their Annual General Meeting for 2011, held at the Cerebral Palsy Support Network 86 Herbert St Northcote on the 27th October 2011 for a 7.00pm start. Special Guest Katie Hunter and her pooches from Dogs for Kids with Disabilities will show us how she can help families to train a companion dog for individuals with CP. Click here for more details The CPSN presents “Financial and Estate Planning for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy” An information session for parents who want to know more about how you can secure your child’s future by helping you to understand some of the important financial and other long term decisions you may have to make. Our guest speakers will be presenting on: • Special Disability Trusts - Presented by Centrelink • Guardianship & Powers of Attorney - Presented by Office of the Public Advocate • Wills and Estate Planning – Presented by State Trustees Enduring powers of Attorney- “guardianship-financial-medical” Office of the public advocate http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/ To access Publications http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/publications/124/ Wills and Estate Planning State Trustees http://www.statetrustees.com.au Forms Applications and Requests http://www.statetrustees.com.au/working-together-with-clients/forms-applications-and-requests Special Disability Trusts Centrelink http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/sdt.htm Article - Consent to Medical Treatment The legal role of medical professionals in decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment: Part 3 (Victoria) Click here to read article CPSN Family Fun Day Come along to enjoy our end of year festivities at FAMILY FUN DAY and help us celebrate diversity and International Day of People with a Disability. Sunday 4th December 2011 11.00am – 4.00pm Malahang reserve (Cnr Oriel Rd and Southern Rd) Heidelberg West 3081 Melways: Map19/F12 FREE BBQ and Drinks An afternoon of fun-filled activities including: • Circus elf show • face Painting • airbrush tattoos • Pony rides Complimentary treats • faIry floss • popcorn • slushies