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National trial results THE Queensland Health Minister launched the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Conference, which presented the analysed results of a national trial classification of cerebral palsy system in Brisbane during October at the Royal Children’s Hospital. The Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register participated in the trials, which represented a potential international breakthrough in recording and analysing clinical symptoms of people with cerebral palsy. The next step in implementing the classification system will be testing its effectiveness with university students and other clinicians across the country to use. Following the results of this trial, further changes may be made before the system can be promoted for use throughout Australia and offered internationally. Manager of the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register, Michael deLacy, said Witness: Minister for Health Hon Stephen Robertson witnessed the application of the 1200th participant in the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register: James FitzGerald, 2, pictured with his mum Leone at the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Conference. Results of a national trial classification system of cerebral palsy were announced at the conference, which was held in October, in Brisbane. more consistent and transferable data within registers, achieved by a universal classification system, will fast track research into causes and preventions of cerebral palsy. “With a greater resource of information to use for research, identifying potential causes will speed up exponentially and this will lead us to preventions,” Mr deLacy said. Parents of eighteen-month old Brisbane resident, James FitzGerald, signed James onto the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register, which now includes some 1,200 Queenslanders with cerebral palsy, during the conference. James was recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which affects the mobility in his legs and means he is not yet walking, crawling or sitting up unassisted. It is not possible to confirm the cause of James’ disability. James’ parents said they supported the Register to contribute to better research into cerebral palsy that will lead to better treatment and possible prevention. For information on the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register: www.qcpr.org.au Film and Fanfare TEN young actors found new talents when producing Inside-Outside, a DVD documentary exploring the experience of discrimination for young people with disabilities, through Screech Theatre Company, a troupe of young actors with mixed abilities. The actors reached another milestone in their remarkable journey which has spanned more than three years when Brisbane film-maker, Luke Mansour, joined Screech to help the troupe plan, film and produce the documentary. Facilitator Chris Pye of Interaction Drama and Cerebral Palsy League occupational therapist, Margo Wratten said they saw the project as a way for children who attended Screech to learn and grow from their traditional experiences of performing on stage. “Each year Screech facilitates a series of skills development workshops through which young actors develop a performance to showcase their hard work and talent as a final project,” Ms Wratten said. Both Chris and Margo also worked to secure funding to enable Screech to continue each year and set the groundwork for another year of operation in 2007. Continuing in their stead will be Alex McCullum as Creative Director and Faye Carver as Screech Coordinator. The Inside-Outside DVD is available for purchase from the League for $10. Further information: Caitlin Neville Phone: 07 3347 7200 4
Council saves art program for children with disability ALMOST 30 local youths can continue attending a special art program thanks to their local Councillor, Faith Hopkins of the Marchant Ward in Brisbane. ‘Saturday Morning Art Club’ - an initiative of the Cerebral Palsy League held at Visible Ink in Zillmere, allows young people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities to attend art groups on weekends with other local community members. Due to lack of funding, the art program was to be cancelled before League staff and local residents appealed for funding from Council, which granted almost $10,000 from the Marchant Livability Committee for Community Parks & Development Fund. Councillor Hopkins said people with disabilities could be equally as talented and creative as those without a disability and praised the League for its inclusive initiatives. “Encouraging interaction, communication and creativity through programs like the Saturday Morning Art Club can only strengthen our community,” Cr Hopkins said. League In-Home and Community Support Coordinator, Kerry Ring said the program provided young people of all ability valuable skills through interaction with each other, as well as creativity. “The group has become accepting, wise and inclusive and many informal friendships and supports are growing,” Kerry said. “They also get the opportunity to do something on Saturdays, be creative and learn skills for later years through hosting exhibitions and selling their artwork.” Saturday Morning Art Club activities include canvas painting, lantern making, masks, clay work, photo frames and chimes. The program also encourages exhibitions, where kids learn about hanging their art, placing information cards, hosting and selling. Further information: Cerebral Palsy League Phone: 07 3621 3800 Artistic license: Harrison Hedges 12 (front) and Dale Gonelli 13 (back) participate in the Saturday Morning Art Club activities which include canvas painting, lantern making, masks, clay work, photo frames and chimes. They also learn how to hang their art, place information cards, host exhibitions and sell their art work. Take Off! 07 3220 3211 The Cerebral Palsy League benefits from your business 5
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