Cerebral Palsy Support Network : strength through connection

Access All Areas (AAA) - Teenage social group
This teenage social group is now offered to all members between the ages of 13 and 18. Fun activities are organised monthly, and vary from trout fishing to attending a Comedy Festival event. Participants are supported by competent young adults in the development of skills that will make them more independent and self assured when accessing their community.

The aim of the program is to build confidence, empower independence - and of course to have fun!
Most activity costs, including return home travel, admission to events and refreshments, are covered by the CPSN, with participants accompanied by staff and volunteers.

The AAA social group has been initiated to assist young individuals between the ages of 13 - 18 with Cerebral Palsy to:
- Build confidence socialising and communicating within the wider community
- Develop strategies and skills to deal with a variety of social occasions
- Learn to take managed risks through peer support
- Acquire the required skills to access and use public transport successfully

For this program to be of the most benefit, teenage participants with Cerebral Palsy require the following skills, or the capacity to develop these skills over time:
- The ability to be independent most of the time in the community as an adult.
- The ability to develop skills required to interact/ communicate needs with members of the general public without assistance from another person.
- The social skills to be able to take advantage of the interaction that this group offers with other teenagers of similar ages and abilities.
- Have the intellectual ability to develop skills such as using a phone, money handling, reading timetables, purchasing food and refreshments.

If you feel that you, or somebody you know with Cerebral Palsy will benefit from this program, please contact our AAA Co-ordinator, at the CPSN for more info.

City of Melbourne has generously provided funding for the AAA program to continue in the new year.

CPSN COFFEE SESSIONS

Fancy a coffee and chat with similar minded people? We’ve introduced a new support group schedule for parents and carers.

This is a great chance to gain tips and advice about Cerebral Palsy. Includes coffee/tea and a morning tea treat.

Call CPSN today on (03) 9445 7488 or TOLL FREE: 1300 CPSN 00 (277 600) and join a support group in a suburb near you.

WED 16th JUNE
Boathouse Café
7 The Boulevard
MOONEE PONDS
10.30am-12.30pm

TUE 22nd JUNE
Free Workshop -
Speak up with Confidence:
How to prepare, learn and be effective at meetings, making telephone calls, writing letters and raising your concerns about your child in a variety of settings.

MELTON: Venue to be confirmed.
Bookings required.
Lunch included.
10:00am - 2:00pm

JULY 2010
WED 14th JULY
Dal Gourmet Café
214 Pakington St
GEELONG WEST
10:30am-12:30pm

WED 21st JULY
Gully Patisserie Café
Ferntree Plaza,1202
Burwood Hwy,
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY
10:30am-12:30pm

WED 26th MAY
Mambourin
Sensory Gardens
1 Recreation Cl. (off Ballan Rd)
Werribee

JUNE 2010
WED 2nd JUNE
Waves
101 Wells Street
FRANKSTON
12pm - 2pm

WED 2nd JUNE
Kofi Beans
137 Main St
CROYDON
10am-12pm










		Click here to download a current Calendar of meetings, information sessions and upcoming events (PDF file) CALENDAR OF EVENTS Access All Areas (AAA) - Teenage social group This teenage social group is now offered to all members between the ages of 13 and 18. Fun activities are organised monthly, and vary from trout fishing to attending a Comedy Festival event. Participants are supported by competent young adults in the development of skills that will make them more independent and self assured when accessing their community. The aim of the program is to build confidence, empower independence - and of course to have fun! Most activity costs, including return home travel, admission to events and refreshments, are covered by the CPSN, with participants accompanied by staff and volunteers. The AAA social group has been initiated to assist young individuals between the ages of 13 - 18 with Cerebral Palsy to: - Build confidence socialising and communicating within the wider community - Develop strategies and skills to deal with a variety of social occasions - Learn to take managed risks through peer support - Acquire the required skills to access and use public transport successfully For this program to be of the most benefit, teenage participants with Cerebral Palsy require the following skills, or the capacity to develop these skills over time: - The ability to be independent most of the time in the community as an adult. - The ability to develop skills required to interact/ communicate needs with members of the general public without assistance from another person. - The social skills to be able to take advantage of the interaction that this group offers with other teenagers of similar ages and abilities. - Have the intellectual ability to develop skills such as using a phone, money handling, reading timetables, purchasing food and refreshments. If you feel that you, or somebody you know with Cerebral Palsy will benefit from this program, please contact our AAA Co-ordinator, at the CPSN for more info. City of Melbourne has generously provided funding for the AAA program to continue in the new year. MAY 2010 SUN 16th MAY Shopping at DFO South Wharf JUNE 2010 SUN 10th JUNE Ten Pin Bowling at Galactic Circus, Crown Casino SUN 18th JUNE Shape your AAA (venue to be confirmed) Email: aaa@cpsn.info BACK TO TOP CPSN COFFEE SESSIONS Fancy a coffee and chat with similar minded people? We’ve introduced a new support group schedule for parents and carers. This is a great chance to gain tips and advice about Cerebral Palsy. Includes coffee/tea and a morning tea treat. Call CPSN today on (03) 9445 7488 or TOLL FREE: 1300 CPSN 00 (277 600) and join a support group in a suburb near you. WED 16th JUNE Boathouse Café 7 The Boulevard MOONEE PONDS 10.30am-12.30pm TUE 22nd JUNE Free Workshop - Speak up with Confidence: How to prepare, learn and be effective at meetings, making telephone calls, writing letters and raising your concerns about your child in a variety of settings. MELTON: Venue to be confirmed. Bookings required. Lunch included. 10:00am - 2:00pm JULY 2010 WED 14th JULY Dal Gourmet Café 214 Pakington St GEELONG WEST 10:30am-12:30pm WED 21st JULY Gully Patisserie Café Ferntree Plaza,1202 Burwood Hwy, UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 10:30am-12:30pm MAY 2010 WED 12th MAY Stuzzi 319-325 High St Northcote WED 19th MAY Retro Cafe 413 Brunswick St Fitzroy WED 26th MAY Mambourin Sensory Gardens 1 Recreation Cl. (off Ballan Rd) Werribee JUNE 2010 WED 2nd JUNE Waves 101 Wells Street FRANKSTON 12pm - 2pm WED 2nd JUNE Kofi Beans 137 Main St CROYDON 10am-12pm BACK TO TOP