LeagueNews - Cerebral Palsy League

Natate’s PlaceSpecial Needs Child?EARLY help can make a veryimportant difference to their life aswell as yours.We offer a full-time earlyintervention conductive educationprogram where young childrenwith motor disorders such asCamp Have a Chat2-5 October 2006THE Cerebral Palsy League is proudto announce Allens Arthur Robinson(AAR) as sponsor for Camp Have aChat 2006.Each year, AAR sets aside apercentage of its income for itsCharity Committee to use to fundprojects from a range of charitableorganisations.The AAR Charity Committeecommitted $12,780 to the League tohelp it run Camp Have a Chat, whichcerebral palsy can learn physical,intellectual andsocial skills amongst their peersin a safe, happy and rewardingenvironment.A three week parent and childprogram that pays specialattention to self care , motivationand independence is nowavailable.Everything from meal times, play,problem solving and hygiene isincluded.The program will be run by visitingHungarian conductors withindividualised sessionsincorporated for each child.9-27 January 2006Limited places.Ph: 0410 600 911delivers unique benefits to nonspeakingchildren with cerebral palsywho require the assistance ofspecialised equipment tocommunicate.The League appreciates the supportreceived from AAR for this importantproject that gives children inQueensland a “voice” for life.Below: (left to right) Rochelle Carey from AAR,Chairperson of the League Rowena McNally, ErinFeros, League CEO - Bruce Milligan and CampHave a Chat Coordinator and Speech LanguagePathologist, Wendy Webster.Solving theMystery ofHigh SchoolFOR students startinghigh school in 2006THROUGH a detectivetheme, a group of youthsstarting high school willcover topics like what toexpect, how to solveproblems, making newfriends, being assertive andlooking after yourself.Where:Wishart Rotary CerebralPalsy League Centre21 Whitley StMt GravattWhen:17-18 January 2006Time:10:00am - 2:00pmFor more information,contact:Your League TeamChild & Family SupportServicesPh: 07 3347 72004