All the fun of the Circus - Cerebral Palsy League

Volume 31 Edition 4 Spring 2008Cerebral Palsy League of QueenslandQuarterlyAll the fun ofthe CircusCamp-Have-a-Chat 2007Pictured: Kate Pemberton with Father, DrewCreating capability from disabilityLeague News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 1

CEO ForewordHappy 60th AnniversaryLOOKING forward to 2008the Cerebral Palsy League ofQueensland will celebrate its 60thAnniversary of providing services topeople with disabilities, a milestonethat is only possible due to strongcommitment from our organisation’sstakeholders.Like most organisations, theLeague’s future is generally directedby changes in need, public opinion,political agendas, economic changeand of course its own internaldrivers.Possibly, the most important internaldriver for the organisation is LeagueMembership. League Membershipallows you to have your say in howthe League is run and ultimately inthe future of the organisation.With this in mind the Board ofDirectors has decided to strengthenLeague Membership by offeringnew and existing members a uniqueopportunity.If you become a League Memberbefore June 2008 you willautomatically go into the draw towin a $500 gift voucher to spend atan EFTPOS facility of your choice.The draw will take place on Friday4 July 2008. Existing members willautomatically be included in thedraw.If you would like to apply formembership please contact theLeague on 07 3358 8011 and askfor a membership application formto be sent to you.Finally, I would like to express mythanks to all of you for anothersuccessful year in which theLeague has continued to grow anddevelop its services throughoutQueensland.2007 has been a year of manychallenges and opportunities thatwere only able to be met throughthe ongoing support and assistanceof our members, staff, clients,volunteers, individual and corporatesupporters.I wish you all a Merry Christmasand a Happy and Safe New Year.Bruce MilliganChief Executive Offi cerIn this issueA crazy circus quirkus 2Meg Hinelwood reports on all the funand games at Camp-Have-a-Chat.Artel empowers Cascade Artists 214 artists showcase there artworks atan innovative art exhibition.New training opportunities forPrintabout staff 5Printabout ‘Table Hands’ are amongstthe fi rst to enjoy new trainingopportunities.Access builds towards Tye’s dreamjob 8Tye Stephenson works with Accessemployment to achieve his careergoals.Dugong Backpack wins MementoAward 11Innovation, team work and a loveof Dugongs wins Cascade Services‘Retail Memento of QueenslandAward’.Sheree challenges Gold Coast Kidsto get “on their bikes” for Charity 11Student’s from The Southport Schooldonate funds from bike-a-thon.Cerebral Palsy LeagueABN 27 009 942 26955 Oxlade Drive, New Farm Q 4005PO Box 386, Fortitude Valley Q 4006www.cplqld.org.auSuperb new selectionsare now available fromthe CPLQ Wine Club!To order, visit:www.cplqld.org.au/mfr/wineclubMoving towards abetter community....Donate your car, motorbike, bus,boat, truck, trailer or even jet skito the League to sell or auction.Your donation helps generatefunds for the League and youreceive a tax deductible receipt foramount raised by your vehicle.www.donatecars.com.auExecutive Management TeamBruce MilliganChief Executive OfficerP: 07 3358 8003 F: 07 3254 1291E: bmilligan@cplqld.org.auGeoff RoweService Development and PolicyP: 07 3358 8014 F: 07 3254 1291E: growe@cplqld.org.auGreg CuffeOrganisational ServicesP: 07 3358 8064 F: 07 3254 1387E: gcuffe@cplqld.org.auStuart PiltonHuman ResourcesP: 07 3358 8078 F: 07 3358 8103E: spilton@cplqld.org.auMarketing and FundraisingP: 07 3358 8090 F: 07 3358 2495E: fundraising@cplqld.org.auLeague News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 3

THE State Client Consultative Committee (CCC) has had its fi rstmeeting with the elected Committee for 2008.We welcomed Jim Cooney as a representative for South QueenslandCountry and welcomed back John Rynn from Adults South region.We also concluded voting for offi ce bearers and the allocation ofportfolio roles. In addition to myself as Chair and representative forAdult Services North, the full committee with portfolio roles in bracketsare:•••••Jenny Johnston - Vice Chair and representative forAdult Services South (Gold Coast) (Youth)Mary Albury - Representative for Adult Service South (Transport)John Rynn - Representative for AdultServices South (League Events)Katrina Frahm - Representative for Adult Services NorthNathan Langdown - Representative for AdultService North (Sunshine Coast)Jim Cooney - Representative for South Queensland Country•My own portfolio is regional services and I look forward to working withthe Wide Bay Region to secure a representative in the coming year.We wish to thank all the League service users who donate time toCCC meetings and other consultation activities throughout the yearand look forward to your continued involvement.We have had a busy time recently fi nalising CCC documents andbeginning work on meeting packages for use with site committees.We have already begun work on the forthcoming Regional CCC forumsscheduled for Toowoomba, HerveyBay, Rockhampton and Gold Coastin 2008.Since this is the last time for theyear that I get to talk to many ofyou, I would like to wish you andyour Families all the best for thecoming Festive Season and I lookforward to working with you toimprove the lives of people withdisabilities in 2008.Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear!Regards,Terry DonaldsonChairperson, State CCCPage 4 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007THE Cerebral Palsy League ofQueensland would like to thank the‘Mabel & Franklyn Barrett Trust’for their generous funding $19,800towards the re-fitting of LabradorHoliday Units.The cheque was presented byClient Services Administrator, JohnAndersen from the ‘TRUST Companyof Australia’ to League CEO, BruceMilligan and Commercial Manager,Graham Washington on Wednesday,31 October.Funds will be used to re-fi t existingaccommodation with electricalappliances such as whitegoods andtelevisions.Pictured: AMP Foundation,Tony Rigby presents $10,000to League CEO, Bruce Milligan.Cheque presentedfor “Art-Sake”LONG time supporter of the Art-For-Art-Sake Art Show and CharityAuction, Tony Rigby presenteda cheque for $10,000 to LeagueCEO, Bruce Milligan on Thursday18 October.Tony – who heads up Anthony DJRigby Insurance in Brisbane – haslobbied the AMP Foundation for thethird year running and secured fundstowards the Cerebral Palsy Leagueof Queensland art fundraiser.“Tony has a passion for art and theLeague appreciates his ongoinginvolvement and support of Art-For-Art-Sake”, League CEO, BruceMilligan said.River City was the theme of thisyear’s Art Show, which raisedapproximately $36,000 with allproceeds going to the CerebralPalsy League of Queensland.TRUST assists Labrador Holiday Unit re-fitLabrador Holiday Units are fullyself-contained and designed withwheelchair and mobility devicesin mind. Units are located at thenorthern end of the Gold Coast,1km from the Broadwater’swaterfront parklands, walkways andrestaurants.Accommodation is offered atbelow market rates with specialconcessions available for leaguemembers.For bookings phone 1800 013 350or for more information log ontowww.cplqld.org.au

New trainingopportunitiesfor PrintaboutstaffNOVEMBER saw seven ‘Table Hands’ fromPrintabout Strathpine becoming the fi rst to starta new training initiative towards receiving aCertifi cate II in Business.Training is being facilitated by Margaret Barnesand Associates, with current courses on offerincluding Certifi cate II in business or retail .As part of the training participants will workthrough modules on customer service, usingcomputers and cash handling.The training is part of the new ‘Training Calendar’ thatis open to Printabout supported employees with thegoal of assisting them with their career development.“Every ‘Table Hand’ has the opportunity to undertakethis Certifi cate training. Participants also have theoption of choosing to do one or two modules”, saidPrintabout Service Manager, Wendy Lavelle.“The goal is that over time individuals can apply theskills they have learnt to the day-to-day operations ofthe business.”THE Parents and GuardiansAssociation (PGA) has met regularlythroughout 2007 with a desire toimprove relationships with countryparents in 2008.We intend to develop a plan for2008 and beyond to facilitaterelationships with younger parentsand establish goals for the group,one of which will include developinga new brochure.I was delighted to hear from theProgram Co-ordinator in Townsvilleregarding a parents group therewhich will be meeting in November.I have offered to assist in any waypossible to encourage parents tojoin with the PGA.I note in the service activity reportthat Chermside, Mt Gravatt,Sunshine Coast and Gold Coastchildren’s regions have encouragedparents to meet on a regular basis.This is indeed a step in the rightdirection towards a larger networkof parents meetings.Any groups seeking a copy of theTerms of Reference for the PGAshould call League Head Offi ce atNew Farm.We did manage to hold the picnicin the park even though theweather was extremely wet andwindy. Ten people attended whichincluded three special guestsfrom the League, Client Liaisonand Information Offi cer WendyLavelle; Admin Coordinator ServiceDevelopment and Policy, LeanneO’Kane and Executive Assistant,Josie Russell.I would like to take this opportunityTwelve more ‘Table Hands’ will commence formal trainingin February followed by others throughout 2008.Printabout also hopes to offer a Certifi cate II in printingand warehousing in 2008.For more information about Printabouttraining opportunities phone WendyLavelle on 07 3358 8049.Pictured above: Margaret Barnes (back left), ChristinaPeters, Michelle Simmonds, Peta Malpas, LeonaMosely, Karen Peterson (front left), Bobby Chrystal,Angela Condon.Parents and Guardians Associationto wish everyone a Merry Christmas,and good health and happiness in2008, when we look forward to theLeague’s 60th year celebrations.I would like to thank the Secretaryof the PGA Carol Barton, for all herassistance and support again thislast year.In 2008 we have decided, on atrial basis, to hold our meetings ona Friday morning. This will beginwith our first meeting in Februaryand details of the meeting will becirculated in due course.Joan WilliamsPresidentParents & Guardians AssociationLeague News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 5

WIN! $500 bybecoming aLeague MemberIn response to requests for additional therapy services, the CerebralPalsy League established Capability Queensland Private TherapyService to allow access to additional services on a user-pays basis.Therapists providing these services are employed by the Leagueand are registered with the Health Insurance Commission to enableclients to claim services from their private health insurers. Servicesavailable are:PhysiotherapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyPsychologyAdults and children can access Capability Queensland PrivateTherapy Service. Therapy sessions can take place at the clinic or athome. However, travel expenses will be incurred for home visits.Appointments will vary depending on the service being provided.Specific costing for your service will be provided once your needshave been identified during the initial visit. For further information,or a Schedule of Fees, contact Capability Queensland PrivateTherapy Service.Capability QueenslandPrivate Therapy ServiceBrisbane - Ph: 07 3347 7200Wide Bay Burnett - Ph: 07 4124 8000Gold Coast - Ph: 07 5532 2088Toowoomba - Ph: 07 4688 9400BEING a member of the CerebralPalsy League of Queensland givesyou a powerful voice in the futuredirection of the organisation andif you join before the end of June2008 you will go into the draw towin a $500 gift voucher.There are two types of leaguemembership. Ordinary membershipthat gives you the opportunity tovote (not CPLQ staff) on importantissues, contribute to debates,participate in League activities,access to expertise and resources,and special discounts.Corporate members are entitled tounique promotional opportunitiesincluding logo placement and alink on our website, the opportunityto quote as a preferred supplier,priority sponsorship opportunitiesand an advertisement in LeagueNews.To enter the draw simply becomea League Member by June 2008.You will go into the draw to win a$500 gift voucher to spend at anEFTPOS facility of your choice.The draw will take place on Friday4 July 2008. Existing members willbe automatically included in thedraw.For more information aboutLeague Membership log ontowww.cplqld.org.au or phone1800 819 086.Page 6 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007

Trusts and foundations fill the gapIT is said cerebral palsy is one of the most expensivedisabilities to manage. There is no ‘one size fi ts all’solution and equipment is customised to the individual.As a child grows, their equipment must be modifi ed orreplaced.League therapists provide families assessment,prescription and assistance to obtain assistiveequipment such as wheelchairs, bath trolleys, computerswitches and communication devices designed toadapt everyday items so people with limited physicalabilities can function more independently.Assistive technology makes it possible for childrento interact with peers on and off the playground,engage in the curriculum by reading books, preparingassignments, and contributing to discussions andinitiating conversation. It assists adults to engage inthe community, seek employment and retain jobs.The gap between state subsidy funds and the actualcost of equipment can run into thousands of dollarsthat families need to unearth. Yet these tools arevital for their children’s optimum physical, social, andacademic growth and development.The League applauds the actions of several trusts andfoundations that made dreams come true for familiesover the past quarter. These include:• St George Foundation: Approvals of individualequipment needs for children $72,890• Honda Foundation: Equipment Loans Pool Itemsfor Adults $22,948• Townsville City Council: Equipment Loans PoolItems for Children $1,000Tim says “Thank You” HBOSLEAGUE Client, Tim Pearce now has no diffi cultysaying “thank you”, thanks to a generous donation of$11,300 from the HBOS Australia Foundation.Tim has diffi culty communicating as a result of hisCerebral Palsy. Of the funds donated $9,000 willbe allocated to the purchase of a Dynavox DVRcommunication device to assist Tim communicate.The remaining $2,300 has been allocated towardsanother League Client for the purchase of a wheelchairmounted communication deviceCommittee Member, Lydia O’Brien and Asset FinanceSpecialist, Danika Harrison from the HBOS AustraliaFoundation presented the funds to Tim’s motherCathy Pearce and League Speech Pathologist,Wendy Webster on Wednesday, 26 September.“With the aid of Tim’s new communication device hewill now have the opportunity to communicate andexpress himself like never before”, Wendy said.• Gambling Community Benefi t Fund: Ceiling Hoistsfor Sevenoaks $30,000The League offers letters of support to individualsapplying directly to trusts and foundations.Acknowledgment is made in appreciation to theapproval of funds to the following organisations:••••Aussie Kidz CharityVariety ClubEliza and Walter Hall TrustMcDonalds Foundation, Greater BrisbaneVarious service clubs of Rotary, Lions•Filling the gap has allowed people with limited physicalabilities to become more active members in theircommunities.Pictured above: The team from’ St GeorgeFoundation’ Mt Gravatt Manager, Peter Newman;Regional Executive, Ros Hawkanson; League Client,Elliott Erzetic; and State Manager, Rhyll Gardener– present a cheque for $72,890 to the League.Pictured: League Speech Pathologist, WendyWebster (from left); Mother, Cathy Pearce;HBOS Asset Finance Specialist, DanikaHarrison, League Client, Tim Pearce (front).The HBOS Australia Foundation operates as anindependent company and works with charitableand not-for–profit organisations across Australia,supporting people and their local communities.League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 7

Pictured: Jenny and Tye Stephenson with AccessServices Job Development Offi cer, Quita Brown.Access builds towards Tye’s dream jobTYE Stephenson dreams of oneday owning his own plaster boardbusiness and he’s already movingin the right direction thanks to a littlehelp from Access Employment.Access Employment is a divisionof the Cerebral Palsy League ofQueensland that assist peoplewho have a disability to exploretheir employment options.Tye, who is 16 years old, registeredwith Access Employment’sCaboolture offi ce six months agoafter deciding to leave school toseek an apprenticeship.Tye has attention-defi cithyperactivity disorder whichboarders on Asperger’s Syndrome,a disability that effects socialinteraction and concentration.“Access was recommended tous by Tye’s school,” Tye’s MotherJenny Stephenson said. “It’ beengreat dealing with Access asthey understood the challengesassociated with Tye’s disability”.“It was hard at fi rst...but I wanted to get ajob so I stuck with it”Once Tye was registered with theservice, he was matched up withJob Development Offi cer, QuitaBrown who guided him throughfi ve weeks of assessment andtraining - including job seeking,resume building and interviewtechniques.“It was hard at fi rst and I felt like Iwas back at school, but I wantedto get a job so I stuck with it”, Tyesaid.After a short time Tye was luckyenough to be offered a job as aplaster boarding apprentice withScooter Commercial, which heenthusiastically took up.Adjusting to full time work and anew environment was diffi cult forTye at first.“It was really hectic at the start withthe blokes at work really testingme. As I learnt the job and workedout strategies to solve problemsit started to ease up. They’re allreally good guys now,” Tye sayswith a smile on his face.It is expected that Tye will facemany challenges throughoutthe apprenticeship process andAccess Employment will be thereevery step of the way to provideongoing support.“We are in the process of organisingtuition support with his TAFEmodules to help with his numeracyand literature diffi culties” saidJob Development Offi cer, QuitaBrown.Tye continues to grow at his newjob and is enjoying learning newthings everyday. He has ambitionsof saving for a house and a car.One day he may even achieve thatdream of owning his own plasterboarding business.For more information about Access Employment Services, a division of theCerebral Palsy League log onto www.accessemployment.org.auPage 8 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007

Athletic Shannice represents Queensland atNational ChampionshipsREDLANDS Child and FamilyServices client, Shannice Dodd willproudly be representing her statein the National Athletics Carnival inlate November this year.An outstanding achievement forShannice who was only classifi edeligible to compete earlier thisyear by the Sporting WheeliesAssociation of Queensland.Taking things in her stride, Shannicecompeted in 100m and 200m atthe Regional Athletics Carnivalheld in September 2007 andqualifi ed in both events at the StateChampionships held in Cains.Putting in a stellar performanceshe won two gold medals fi nishingfi rst in both the 100m and 200m,and qualifying for the NationalChampionships.“Shannice is a real champion. Withextraordinary support from herfamily and school network, she hasbeen able to let her strengths shinethrough” Redlands Social Worker,Fran Hardcastle said.“We wish Shannice and her family allthe best in representing Queenslandin Launceston, Tasmania at theNational Championships”.Shannice has mild cerebral palsyand has been a client of the Leaguesince 1996.Hole in one! - IBM Charity Golf DayOVER 140 golfers, from IBM and other computer companiestook time to log out for 18 holes at the 6th Annual IBM GolfDay 2007.Hosted by the North Lakes Resort Golf Club on Friday, 14September, the day raised much need funds for the CerebralPalsy League of Queensland.Proceeds on the day where raised by course raffles,including one prize donated by Great Escape Holidays, andan auction that accompanied a 19th Hole Gala Dinner in theNorth Lakes Resort Golf Club Clubhouse.“North Lakes Golf Club has a wonderful course andparticipants thoroughly enjoyed the day”, Golf Day Organiserand Community Liaison Offi cer for the League, Gary Hewittsaid.“We’ve raised much needed funds for the League and I’mlooking forward to participating again in 2008”, he said.PRINTABOUT City bids a fondfarewell to long-term employee SueMcGreevy who retired in Augustearlier this year.Sue is now enjoying her semiretirementand combines a range ofactivities including accessing the newAdult Day Service at Springfi eld.Sue’s Printabout colleagues hostedPictured: Shannice Dodd recievesa gold medal at the Cains AthleticsNational Championships.Pictured: ‘Chef’ (North Lakes Golf Club), DylanPeters (Great Escape Holidays), Gary Hewittand Shannon Laverack (League Marketing andFundraising).‘Best Wishes’ for Sue in retirementa retirement party and presented herwith a gold watch.“I am looking forward to my retirementbut plan to keep in touch with all myfriends at Printabout,” Sue said.The staff of Printabout would like tothank Sue for her many years serviceand wish her well in this new chapterof her life.League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 9

Staff Recognition Of Excellence AwardTHE following staff memberswere nominated for the quarterly‘Recognition of Excellence Award’for the period July - September2007.Colleen McCarthy Wells is theLeague’s most recent recipent of the‘Recognition of Excellence Award’.Colleen is a Holiday ProgrammeKey Worker from the In Home andCommunity Support service atChermside.“Young people’s faces light up whenthey see Colleen is coordinatingthe team on community activities,confi dent in the knowledge that fun,interactive communication, jokesand light heartedness will be part oftheir holiday time. Colleen’s abilityto welcome a variety of youngpeople and their families whilstoverseeing a wide array of activitiesis awesome”, said Coordinator KerryRing, who nominated Colleen.Current League practice aroundrecognition of staff excellenceinvolves:• Inclusion in the League News‘Recognition of Excellence’section• Letter of Commendation fromthe CEO• Inclusion in a draw to receive anaward/voucher.Other nomies include...Adele BucktonRockhamptonCasey PheenyIn Home ChermsideCheryl CohenGold CoastDavid SwiftPathwayzDeb CronanService, Development and PolicyDebbie TrumperMarketing and FundraisingDorothy McIntyreAdult Services Gold CoastEdwina ThorneMarketing and FundraisingFrank OschmanCapalaba Day ServiceHelen FoulkesIn Home ChermsideJo LowryAccess NorthJoyitta SteeleAdults Services Gold CoastJulie FerrisAdults SouthKatrina MarshallLAAS Gold CoastKirsten PiresIn Home ChermsideKirsty KeyworthWide BayLeisa KirkeguardIn Home ChermsideLouise HuLAAS SouthMichael ArmstrongCapalaba Day ServicePat PolleyketMarketing and FundraisingRaewyn OwenPrintabout StrathpineRebecca DaniloffAT and SWS SouthRos ScholefieldCapalaba Day ServiceRoz FullagarLAAS Sunshine CoastSam LodderIn Home ChermsideStuart PiltonHuman ResourcesWendy LavelleService, Development and Policy$20 ticket wins Donna a new carCHAPEL Hill resident, DonnaGaffney is the recipient of a brandnew $37,000 car from Bryan ByrtFord in Upper Mt Gravatt, thanks toa kind hearted gesture.Donna paid just $20 to purchaseArt Union tickets in the Leaguefundraiser.Bryan Byrt Ford and the CerebralPalsy League presented Donnawith her new car on Monday 22October.The League applauds Donna forher participation in the art Union.“The League runs up to seven drawsper year raising up to $350,000,”Business Development ManagerBrett Lucas said.“These funds are used toprovide vital services to supportQueenslanders with cerebral palsyand other related disabilities.”To purchase Art Union tickets,phone 1800 819 086.Pictured: Art Union Winners theGaffery Family, Peter Solomanof Bryan Byrt Ford and JulieInglis from the League.Page 10 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007

Sheree challenges Gold Coast Kids to get“on their bikes” for charityNORTHCLIFFE Surf Lifesaver and ironwoman competitor, Sheree Merryfull, lenther support to students at The SouthportSchool in a bike riding challenge to helpraise funds for League.Barely taking time to recover from theepic “Coolangatta Gold”, in which sheplaced in the top ten, Sheree helped outby lap counting the 30 minute bike-athonat The Southport School on Friday19 October.Sheree cheered on some 60 prepstudents - some of them with trainingwheels – as they attempted to beat lastyear’s bike-a-thon record of 27 laps.The bike-a-thon helped raise over$3,500, which The Southport Schoolpledged to the Cerebral Palsy Leagueof Queensland.Sheree, whose sister has cerebralpalsy, was earlier this year named anAmbassador for the Cerebral PalsyLeague.Dugong Backpack wins Memento AwardAN innovative idea, team work and a local obsession with dugongs has won Redcliffe’s Cascade Services theprestigious ‘Retail Memento of Queensland Award’ for its ‘Dugong Backpack Kit’.The ‘Dugong Backpack Kit’ includes a drawstring backpack with a dugong design, comes in a pencil case witha selection of coloured fabric pastels, which are used to colour in the backpack.“It has the vibe of a colouring-book on a backpack - so it’s an activity as well as a useful item”, driving force andBee Spokes Project Coordinator, Samantha Jockel said.“We are big fans of the dugong that is a native of Moreton Bay. It is hoped that through sales we can not onlyraise funds for the League but also create awareness of the plightof the dugong”, Samantha says.The ‘Dugong Backpack Kit’ was a collaborative effort; designed,screen printed and compiled by staff and clients of CascadeServices, who worked on the Bee Spokes project.“Winning is affi rmation of the talents of the clients/workers(at Cascade Services) and an indication that they have asignifi cant and valuable contribution to make. It shows thatthere is potential within all of us to create and innovate ina commercial environment”, Samantha said.The Queensland Memento Awards recogniseorganisations that display innovation and excellence inAustralian art and design.For information on how to purchase a‘Dugong Backpack Kit’ contact CascadeServices on 07 3284 6787.Picture: Bike-a-thon fundraisers Ben Kelly (left), Sharon Joss,Lachlan McInnis, Sheree Merryfull, Rhys Jones, ElizabethPluimers and Will Booth.League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 11

CPLQ LibraryHERE are some new DVDsavailable to borrow.Cerebral palsy: a positive future- South Aust.: Children, Youth andWomen’s Health Service, 2006 /VR 534 / 57 mins / Item No. 5006Just like you: a guide to etiquetteand communicating with peoplewith a disability – Victoria: IdeasThat Work, 2001 / VR 537 / ItemNo. 5043Family matters: siblings andcerebral palsy – Western Australia:Cerebral Palsy Association of WALtd., 2006 / VR 535 / Item No.5013To borrow these and otheritems phone the CPLQ Libraryon 07 33588036 or browse theCPLQ Library Online Catalogueat www.cplqld.org.au.Corporate “trash” is theLeague’s treasureCORPORATE “trash” can raise invaluable dollars for thousands ofQueenslanders with special needs.This includes old or unused offi ce equipment, mobile phones, computers,old vehicles and much more.The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland has embraced environmentallyfriendly fundraising campaigns to support Queenslanders with adisability.This includes fundraisers that transform “trash” to treasure, including amobile phone recycling campaign, a used vehicle donation program andan eBay auction for recycled goods.As part of International Recycling Week, scheduled 12-18 November,the League is calling on Queensland businesses to think twice beforethrowing out old equipment.“We’re trying to reverse today’s trend of a ‘throw away society’ and convertold or unused goods into fundraising dollars,” said the League’s BusinessDevelopment Manager, Mr Brett Lucas, who also runs the League’srecycling programs.“These dollars are then used to provide valuable services and support forthousands of Queenslanders with a disability such as cerebral palsy,” hesaid.The League has recycled over 3,000 mobile phones and collected 70-pluscars, boats and trailers to date through its recycling programs.For more information on the League’s Fundraising Programsphone 1800 819 086 or log onto www.cplq.org.auFilm Stars – High SchoolDocumentariansAT the recent Camp-Have-a-Chat in early October buddingdocumentary fi lmmakers RhiannonSpencer and Maika Power put theirfi lmmaking skills into action.The two high school students fromPictured: Filmmakers RhiannonSpencer and Maika Power atCamp Have a Chat.Kenmore State High School spentfour days, giving up their schoolholidays, to document all the funand excitement of the camp.Rhiannon and Maika are senior students studying media and aim toturn their footage into a DVD to give to campers and their families as amemento.“I would like to thank Rhiannon and Maika for their wonderful efforts andI’m excited to see the end results of their fi lming”, Volunteer Coordinatorfor the League, Jessica Panter said.If you would like more information on how you canvolunteer to assist the League please contact JessicaPanter on 07 3358 8008 or email jpanter@cplqld.org.auPage 12 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007

Students Stars in backflip through timeSCREECH Theatre, fl ipped back and performed abackfl ip through time at their 2007 performance onThursday 20 September.‘Flipback: A Backfl ip Through Time’ follows a class ofhigh school students on an excursion that takes anunexpected turn. They run into an alien whose favouritesong is so terrible it makes their friend forget who theyare. It also sends them time traveling through their ownlives to work out how to restore their friend’s memory.“It’s a very funny, fast paced show because everythingabout the performance has been decided upon bythe young people. It was all about what they foundinteresting and exiting,” said director AlexandraMcCallum.The performance, which came out of a ten weekworkshoping process at Brisbane City Council youthspace Visible Ink, provides an important opportunityfor teenagers with and without disabilities to connectwith each other and have a good time.“It’s great to see new friendships created and oldfriendships strengthened. It’s a chance for everyone toshowcase how capable and talented they are. Everyone of these young people is about to jump out into thewider world,” Alexandra said.Screech Theatre is a project that is run by the CerebralPalsy League of Queensland with support from VisibleInk, Stuartholme School, and Indooroopilly MontessoriPreschool Centre.If you are 13-17 and would like to give Screecha go next year, phone Faye on 07 3347 7200.Taster Holiday Fun – Screech Theatre‘TASTER’ workshops for ‘Screech Theatre’ 2008will begin in January, 2008.‘Taster’ workshops are short drama workshops runin the summer holidays where young people comealong and get a ‘taste’ of Screech Theatre.The full Screech Theatre program runs from Juneto September 2008.If you are 13-17 and would like to give‘Taster’ a go next year, phone Faye on07 3347 7200 to register your interest!Join theLeague of FriendsLeague of Friends works to acknowledgecurrent supporters of people with cerebralpalsy, particularly those who nominate theirfuture support through a Bequest to theLeague. League of Friends also aims toinclude members in activities organised bythe League, and invite them to specialfunctions in their honour.To receive a League of Friends leaflet, call theCerebral Palsy League on: 1800 819 086For further information visit:www.cplqld.org.au/mfr/leagueoffriendsFor every old mobile phonedonated through speciallymarked satchels and bins,the Cerebral Palsy Leaguereceives between $3.00 and$5.00 from the AussieRecycling Program.Phone 1800 819 086 or visitwww.cplqld.org.au/mfr/arpNews presenterHeather Foord withher nephew Will, whohas cerebral palsyQUEENSLANDCerebral PalsyLeague of QueenslandLeague News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 13

A helpful companion toyour Will and your EnduringPower of Attorney...Please send me aPersonal Record BookTitle: .....................................Name: ...................................Address: ............................................................................................................................Phone: ..................................Email: ...................................Win funding to theInclusive Learning Technology Conference‘SPECTRONICS’ is offeringfi nancial assistance to ten peoplewith a disability, carers of peoplewith a disability, or parents ofpeople with a disability to attend the“Inclusive Learning TechnologiesConference” to be held from the 12-15 May 2008.The conference hosted by‘Spectronics’ focuses specifi callyon inclusive learning technologies -technologies designed to advanceindependent achievement forpeople with disabilities and/orstudents with learning diffi culties.Each winner will receive fundingvalued at $1835 which will cover:• Attendance to one preconferenceworkshop of yourchoice on Monday 12th May.• Attendance of the full three dayConference program and the fungala conference dinner plannedfor Wednesday 14 May.• 4 nights accommodation at theMarriott Surfers Paradise Hotel(with breakfast) valued @ $240per night.• Complementary conferencedinner valued at $60 per ticket.To apply, simply completethe registration form for theconference and select the section“I would like to apply for NationalDisability Conference FundingProgram 2007-2008 to supportmy attendance at the InclusiveLearning Technologies Conference2008”, then complete out FundingApplication form. Applicationsclose at COB (EST) Thursday 14February 2008 with the winnersdrawn on Friday 15 February2008.Funding for fi nancial assistance hasbeen provided for by the NationalDisability Conference FundingProgram 2007-2008 through theAustralian Government Departmentof Families, Community Servicesand Indigenous Affairs, uponapplication by ‘Spectronics’.Send slip to:Donor Relations ManagerCerebral Palsy LeagueReply Paid 386Fortitude Valley Q 4006Phone: 1800 819 086Page 14 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007

Keyword: CerebralPalsy League -Perfect Christmas GiftD Sharp Quavers winConrad Treasury Boardroom BlitzDISABILITY Services Queensland’s corporaterock band has taken out the top gong as thewinning band at Queensland’s charity rock eventof the year.Aptly named ‘D Sharp Quavers’, the bandbattled it out against nine other corporate rockbands at the Conrad Treasury Boardroom Blitzat Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on theSaturday 13 October 2007.A major annual fundraiser for the Cerebral PalsyLeague of Queensland, the event attracted acrowd of over 1,200 people and raised muchneeded funds for vital disability services.Keeping in theme of the night, corporate bands, celebrity guests andthe crowd were decked out in their best “At the Movies” outfi ts.“D Sharp Quavers put on a spectacular show and was well deserved ofwinning the charity rock event,” said the League’s Events Coordinator,Nicola Payne.“The band’s performance was fi rst class and it was hard to believe theband members are not actually professional musos.“They had the crowd up dancing fromthe word go and made sure it was acracker of a night for all,” she said.Conrad Treasury Boardroom Blitz washosted by Paul Mercurio and includedcelebrity performers and guests suchas Small Mercies, ‘Wolf Creek’s’ JohnJarratt, Richard “Champs” Championand Ranger Stacey.GO to great heights this Christmasfor the perfect gift and raise muchneeds funds for the CerebralPalsy League of Queenslandby purchasing a Story BridgeAdventure Climb Gift Certifi cate.When you purchase a gift certifi cateand mention the keywords CerebralPalsy League, Story BridgeAdventure Climb will donate 20%of the ticket revenue to the CerebralPalsy League of Queensland.But wait there’s more! All customersthat mention the Cerebral PalsyLeague will also receive a freeticket in the Cerebral Palsy LeagueArt Union draw.Adventure Climb Gift Certifi catesrange in price from $130 for adultsto $100 for child/concession. Formore information about adventureclimbs log onto www.sbac.net.au.To purchase a gift certificateor book your climb phone1300 254 627 and besure to quote keywordsCerebral Palsy League.League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007 - Page 15

Please help the CerebralPalsy League createcapability from disabilityCerebral palsy is the most commonphysical disability in childhood. Causedby damage to the developing brain,it can impair walking, cause a lackof muscle coordination, spasms andspeech diffi culty.Providing services to families affectedby cerebral palsy costs the Leaguemore than $45 million yearly andwhile it receives government funding,community support is vital to makingup the difference.Donate Onlinewww.ourcommunity.com.au/cerebralpalsyqldCheque or Money OrderPlease accept my donation of:$125 $75 $300 $OtherPlease fi nd enclosed my cheque/money order made payable to:Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland“Colour Your Day” and support theCerebral Palsy League of QueenslandTHE “Colour Your Day Appeal” will run from 18 to 24 February 2008, withthe aim of raising much-needed funds for the Cerebral Palsy League ofQueensland.On one day during the Appeal, host a colour-themed day at school or workand collect gold coin donations.This year it’s easy. We send you a coin collection card andposter to advertise the day. You collect the gold coins fromwork-mates, school mates, or friends, place them on thecollection card and send them back using the postagepaid envelope.Funds raised will be used to supply vital equipment,technology, services and support to thousands of childrenand adults with the most common physical disability inchildhood, cerebral palsy.All schools and organisations who participate in the 2008campaign will go into draws to win a $1000 electricalpackage, including items such as digital cameras andprinters.You can order online atwww.colouryourday.com.au or for moreinformation log onto www.cplq.com.auor phone 1800 819 086.Credit CardPlease debit my credit card:Master Visa Amex DinersCard number:_ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _Cardholder’s name:_____________________________Cardholder’s signature:_____________________________Expiry date:____/____Name:________________________Company: _____________________Address:______________________Suburb: _______________________State:__________Postcode:_______Phone: (___) ___________________Email:________________________I would like further information on:Leaving a gift in my WillVolunteeringQueensland Cerebral Palsy Register1800 819 086www.cplqld.org.auPage 16 - League News Volume 31 Edition 4, 2007