Touchstone Autumn 2013 - Cerebral Palsy League

All about you
P&G Update
Diary Note
15 March
Cherie is climbing the career
ladder with the help of the
Cerebral Palsy League.
Big dreams a reality for Cherie
The Parents & Guardians Association
has been busy contributing and
shaping the important work of the
Cerebral Palsy League for many
years through providing advice and
information to the Management and
Board.
There has been a strong commitment
from a number of people, all of
whom have a personal association
with the Cerebral Palsy League. We
strongly encourage those of you who
are parents or guardians to become
involved in the P&G Association to
continue this great work.
In line with the current changes in
the sector, particularly regarding
the movement towards a National
Disability Insurance Scheme, the P&G
Association will be focussing on a
new direction. This started at the first
meeting of 2013 held in February,
where the P&G began working with
the Cerebral Palsy League’s Research
& Innovation team to host a series
of four Family Symposia throughout
State CCC
2013. The P&G Association are looking
forward to assisting in the design
of the Symposia, with a particular
emphasis on key information areas for
parents and guardians.
The Symposia program was finalised
at the February meeting which also
discussed the key focus areas of
for the P&G Association, setting the
direction for the year ahead.
Finally, Joan Williams and Carol
Barton - two long-standing members
of the P&G - wish to express their
sincere thanks and appreciation for
all the support they have received
over the years in running the P&G
Association. Both Joan and Carol
will remain as committed and active
members of the P&G Association and
will work with Evan Munroe (Senior
Project Officer CPL) who will assist
with the future direction.
Sincerely,
Joan Williams
P&G President
Mooloolaba Triathlon
29 March
Good Friday public holiday
30 March
Easter Sunday
31 March
Easter Monday public holiday
5 April
Fusion of Music
10 April
Art Union winner
drawn - 157
11 – 20 April
Rotary Art Spectacular
25 April
ANZAC Day public holiday
3 May
Fusion of Music
Cherie Farry is enthusiastic
about the steps she is taking to
build a career in reception and
administration after working
hard to achieve a Certificate 3 in
Business Administration.
Cherie, 28, says that her
confidence has increased
tremendously since she started
her course in 2010. She credits
Mylestones Printing in the
Brisbane CBD and Acting
Mylestones Printing Manager
Sandra Foster in particular as
the key reasons why she has
achieved her goals.
Sandra says that Cherie’s skills
and confidence have soared
since joining Mylestones as
a client a few years ago and
then being promoted to
administration assistant.
“When Cherie first came to
us, she was shy, withdrawn
and nervous of the work
environment.
“She has really come out of
her shell, and has made some
fantastic friendships too.”
“Mylestones and Sandra
supported me through the
course, I asked for help and got
it, plus the on-the-job training
really helped,” agreed Cherie.
“I most enjoyed the practical
parts of the course and I actually
got to put into practise what I
was taught straight away.
“I learned so much like
business and economics and
practical things like email, word
processing, the internet, filing,
administration and organising
meetings.”
Apart from working hard at
her career, Cherie is also a high
achiever in the performing arts.
She has danced ballet for 16
years and received an award
from The Ritz Performing Arts
ballet company for volunteering
her time to assist with teaching.
Cherie is justifiably proud of her
formal qualifications and says
that they will help her with her
long held goals of becoming a
receptionist in a school or gym.
She is currently working with
Mylestones Employment to make
this a reality.
“I am a very determined person,
I never give up and I have had
these goals and dreams since
before starting high school in
1998.
“I have my resume done up and
am excited about the next phase
in my career.”
Best of luck Cherie, we can’t wait
to see what you achieve next!
Impressed? If you want to get
in touch with Cherie regarding
job opportunities, please
contact Stephanie Culshaw
at Mylestones Employment
Holland Park
on (07) 3394 6400 or
0437 294 664 or at
sculshaw@cplqld.org.au.
2013 marks the 20 th anniversary of
the Cerebral Palsy League’s State
Client Consultative Committee
(CCC). During our history, Cerebral
Palsy League clients have sought
active engagement throughout the
organisation in many ways. We are
proud that the State CCC and our
Regional Committees are avenues
where clients can contribute to
positive change.
Over the Australia Day long
weekend Rockhampton and Wide
Bay were subjected to flooding
along with many parts of South-
East Queensland. I wish to thank
all Cerebral Palsy League staff and
the community who again worked
tirelessly to assist clients and keep
everyone safe.
The State CCC and many clients have
provided feedback to the Taxi Subsidy
Scheme Review Panel, of which the
Cerebral Palsy League is a member.
The Queensland Government
announced proposed changes to the
Taxi Subsidy Scheme in the State
Budget last September, and the
Review Panel provided its advice to
the Transport Minister in February
2013. The Queensland Government
has committed to its decision by
March 2013.
Every two years clients have elections
in each region to elect representatives
for each of their services. These
elected clients become
spokespersons on any issues affecting
clients in their region. Regional CCC
Nominations and Elections will be
open from Friday, 22 nd of March 2013.
All Cerebral Palsy League clients
(18 years and over) are eligible for
nomination within their Region.
Elections for Regional CCC members
will take place at the Regional CCC
meetings between 22 nd March – 29 th
May 2013. If you are interested in
getting involved please speak your
Service Manager in your region and
ask for a nomination form.
Good luck to all nominees!
Sincerely,
Terry Donaldson
Chair, State CCC
6 May
Labour Day public holiday
13-19 May
National Volunteer Week
22 May
Art Union winner drawn - 158
7 June
Fusion of Music
16 June
City to South
28 July
Picnic in the Park
For further information
on events visit
www.cpl.org.au
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