empowering people with a disability Colour Your Day 2008

Volume 32 Edition 1 Autumn 2008Cerebral Palsy League of QueenslandQuarterlyColour Your Day 2008Craigslea State School studentspaint a Brisbane City Councilbus for ‘Colour Your Day’Pictured (left to right): Kendall, Hatsie Perkins and Nathan Ford.empowering people with a disabilityLeague News Volume 32 Edition 1, 2008 - Page

Craigslea students colourthe streets of Brisbanewith “mobile artwork”More than 100 Brisbane primary school studentsmade Australian “art history” on Friday, 15 Februarywhen they created potentially the country’s largest andmost colourful mobile art – all in the name of charity.Craigslea State School students, including some whohave cerebral palsy, painted a Brisbane City Councilbus in all the colours of the rainbow for the League’sannual ‘Colour Your Day’ appeal.Acclaimed Queensland artist, Kendall, designed thebus artwork and guided students in their work.Another well known local artist and Brisbane DeputyMayor, Cr David Hinchliffe, saw red – and just aboutevery other colour – when he helped Kendall and 100plus kids brighten up the Brisbane City Council bus.The bus was donated by Council to launch the ‘ColourYour Day’ appeal, which has attracted the support ofapproximately 1000 businesses statewide.The Cerebral Palsy League would like to thank APNOutdoor who assisted with the stickering of the busand Dulux for the donation of the paint.Scheduled 18-24 February, ‘Colour Your Day’ aimedto raise more than $100,000 for the Cerebral PalsyLeague.If you would like to donate to the League phone1800 819 086 or visit www.cplqld.org.auPage - League News Volume 32 Edition 1, 2008

State Client Consultative CommitteeHello and welcome to the year in which the Leaguewill celebrate its 60th birthday.I wonder if the people who attended that inauguralmeeting all those years ago thought that the Leaguewould become the dynamic organisation it is today.It would be remiss of me not to pay tribute to theirforesight and determination in those early years.I would like to acknowledge out-going CEO BruceMilligan for his outstanding contribution to the Leagueover nearly eight years. I would also like to welcomeAngela Tillmanns as the new CEO, and I look forwardto working with her in the future.In this historic year the State Client ConsultativeCommittee (CCC) has planned a series of regionalworkshops. These workshops aim to facilitatediscussions relating to the client consultation processin your region. Attendees are also encouraged to joinus for morning tea to celebrate the League’s 60thbirthday.The CCC is looking forward to liaising with the Parentsand Guardians Association to organise a BrisbaneWorkshop that brings together clients and theirfamilies.In other news, the State CCC representatives continueto be involved as advocates and consults in a range ofprojects relating to their portfolio duties.Particularly, I would like to congratulate our colleagueJohn Rynn who along with Rebecca Daniloff has beeninvited to present “Training Together - Incorporatingthe client perspective in the training of carers” at theISAAC conference in Montreal in August 2008. Greatwork John.I look forward to meeting many of you during Leaguecelebrations throughout this historic year andencourage you to contact us as required by phone on07 3358 8049 or email stateccc@cplqld.org.auRegards,Terry DonaldsonChairpersonState Client Consultative Committee.Client complaints reminder card insideThe client complaints procedure offers a transparent,timely resolution to client complaints and is availableto all individuals who receive a service, their familiesor advocates.Inside this edition of League News you will find abusiness card sized reminder outlining who to talk toif you are unhappy with the service you are receiving.Questions regarding the complaints procedureshould be directed to the Client Liaisonand Information Officer or Manager ServiceDevelopment and Policy by phone on07 3358 8011 or email complaints@cplqld.org.auWhere there’s your Will...There’s a wayGifts in Wills have helped provide services andsupport to people with cerebral palsy and relateddisabilities, and their families for almost 60 years.Cerebral palsy is for lifeFor information about leaving a Bequest,contact the Donor Relations ManagerEmail: bequests@cplqld.org.au1800 819 086www.cplqld.org.auFor 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/arpPage - League News Volume 32 Edition 1, 2008

State CCC regionalworkshops go on tourTHIS year the State ClientConsultative Committee (CCC) willhit the road and travel to regionalQueensland centres for informationCCC workshops.Workshops will incorporatesome elements of the traditionalconvention and a morning teawith key League staff to celebratethe League’s 60 years of serviceprovision in Queensland.The first regional events arescheduled for Hervey Bay onTuesday, 8 April followed byRockhampton on Thursday, 10 April.A Gold Coast event is planned for themiddle of the year, with a Brisbaneworkshop scheduled for Saturday,9 August. Workshops will finish upin Toowoomba on Wednesday, 12Parents and Guardians AssociationWelcome to 2008.In 1948 a small group of responsible and caring parentsfounded the then Spastic Children’s’ Welfare League.Their determination paid off when the first two childrenwere accepted by the organisation on 11 March 1948.The efforts of these parents are well documented inLeague publications that marked our 50th anniversaryand here we are well into our 60th year of service toadults, children and families.The League has planned a year of events andcelebrations and as the details become available,we trust that you’ll be able to join us on one or moreoccasion.We farewelled CEO Bruce Milligan in January and wishto thank him for the understanding and courtesy heextended to the Parents and Guardians Association.He made an enthusiastic and valuable contribution tothe League during his eight years and we wish himevery success in his new role as Deputy DirectorGeneral at Disability Services Queensland.We also welcome Angela Tillmanns, the newlyappointed CEO and look forward to working closelyNovember.Invitations will beforwarded to allclients in eachregion as workshopdates draw closer.The Brisbaneevent will have afamily focus andencourage service users of all agesto get involved and celebrate theLeague’s 60th birthday.The workshops will be attended by aState CCC representative, the newCEO Angela Tillmanns, Geoff Rowe,Manager Service Developmentand Policy, Wendy Lavelle, ClientLiaison and Information Officer,and Board representatives wherepossible.with her on stakeholder issues.We are pleased that our services are now extended toTownsville and we hope to liaise with the committedand the dynamic group of parent supporters who arealready working hard up there.We would like to congratulate Dr Andrew Blair and MrsFaye Owens who have each been awarded an ‘Orderof Australia Medal’ in recognition of their service to theCerebral Palsy League of Queensland.Our aim this year is to increase membership byengaging with as many young families as possible.To that end we will be having a planning session nextmonth and will work closely with the State CCC onorganising a Brisbane event that promotes consultationand celebration.We look forward to seeing you there!Regards,Joan WilliamsPresidentParents and Guardians AssociationThe State CCC looks forward tomeeting as many regional serviceusers as possible to discuss ways ofproviding better services to clientsand their families.If you would like moreinformation about theCCC Regional Workshopsphone 07 3358 8011 or emailstateccc@cplqld.org.auLeague News Volume 32 Edition 1, 2008 - Page

Staff Recognitionof ExcellenceAwardIn 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 9400Jenny Benson is this quarter’swinner of the “Recognition ofExcellence Award” for Octoberto December 2007.Jenny works as a SupportWorker from the Moorooka DayService and was nominatedby Acting Manager SusanWedmaier.“Jenny is very client focused,flexible and enthusiastic. Sheis an amazing role model for allclients and staff who balancesher professionalism with hercaring attitude when supportingclients at the centre,” Susansaid.Other nominees include...Kerry RingIn Home ChermsidePam AlcockCapalaba Day ServiceLynda SmithCapalaba Day ServiceTahli KnightSpringfield Day ServiceLoa SaoCascade ServicesRobyn BullockAccess SouthEmma LennonPrintabout StrathpineJoanne GriffithsSunshine CoastPage - League News Volume 32 Edition 1, 2008