League News 2009 - Cerebral Palsy League

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news Client Charter updated CPL’s Client Charter has recently been updated to align with current legislation in relation to the rights of clients. The charter is a document that acknowledges the rights of all clients to expect and receive services which allow them dignity, courtesy and respect at all times. The delivery of all CPL services is governed by the Client Charter ensuring all clients receive the best possible services within available resources. The document outlines how services should be delivered to clients, what CPL expects of its clients and the responsibilities of CPL as a service provider. Another important aspect of the charter is the inclusion of a feedback and complaint’s facility to manage client concerns, which can be viewed through the CPL Client and Stakeholder Complaints Management Policy. The Charter Client has been produced in consultation and with sign-off from the State CCC and CPL Board. To learn more about the Client Charter or the Client and Stakeholder Complaints Management Policy, contact Senior Engagement and Service Development Officer Geoff Trappett on 07 3358 8049 or gtrappett@cplqld.org.au. Fusion of Music On Friday 2 October, Pathwayz ADS clients and local Windsor residents ‘rocked out’ to the first-ever Fusion of Music event. Local music lovers moved, grooved and enjoyed a showcase of up-andcoming local performers including Matt McDowell (appearing as Michael Jackson and Robbie Williams) and Jester Royale as MC with comedy, magic and balloon-modelling. Pathwayz Manager Pat Ward said Pathwayz is the perfect venue for local bands to get their music heard and spread the message of social inclusion. “Our clients are huge live music fans and really get into the spirit of the event by singing, dancing and having a great time,” said Mr Ward. Taking place on the first Friday of each month, Fusion of Music is an allages alcohol and drug free event. Doors open at 6pm and entry is $5 per person. Local musicians interested in performing can contact Pathwayz Manager Pat Ward on 07 3357 5280 or pward@cplqld.org.au. Something fishy at Moorooka ADS There was something fishy going on at the Moorooka ADS this November when clients, with the assistance of three local TAFE students, created their latest artistic masterpiece. The fish-inspired artwork is made of 208 CDs and DVDs collected by Moorooka’s recycling program which also gathers disused wrapping paper, mobile phones, reading glasses, sunglasses and hearing aids. If you would like to learn more about Moorooka ADS’s recycling programs contact Centre Based Facilitator Sue Hodges on 07 3892 7255 or shodges@cplqld.org.au. League News
news Young Queenslanders invited to ‘have their say’ through new youth action forum CPL is calling on young Queenslanders with physical disabilities to ‘have their say’ and help shape the way people with disabilities participate in the community, by joining a soon-to-beformed youth action forum. The forum aims to stimulate discussion about the challenges and barriers associated with being a young person with a disability in today’s society. “Our ultimate goal of the group is for this generation to be the last to encounter negative social barriers that often lead to discrimination, isolation and neglect,” General Manager Services, Peter Mewett, said. “We believe that young people with disabilities have incredible creativity, enthusiasm and energy which we hope to harness to change the way disability is viewed in the wider community,” Mr Mewett said. Feedback from the youth action forum will be used to help shape CPL policy which will in turn impact upon the type of services offered and how they are delivered. CPL’s youth action forum is open to all young people with a physical disability aged between 8 and 21. For more information contact Client Liaison Officer Byron Albury on 07 3347 7200 or balbury@cplqld.org.au. ‘Being active’ focus of mental health It was all about maintaining a positive outlook when paralympian Chris ‘Gecko’ Scott was the guest speaker at CPL’s first-ever Mental Health Awareness Week community forum on Saturday 10 October. The forum focused on the positive benefits of being physically active and participating in the community and the barriers that impact upon people with a physical disability. Discussions were kickedoff by the six-time paralympic gold-medallist who shared his inspirational story and then opened the floor to others to share their experiences and points of view. The forum brought together 26 representatives from across CPL and the wider community including members of the State CCC, Parents and Guardians Paralympian and CPL Ambassador Chris Scott Association and Adult Services. “Forums such as this provide CPL with a great opportunity to connect with those individuals who are impacted by physical disability and discover the mental health issues that matter to them,” said CPL Senior Psychologist Max Guppy. The community forum was Artist Robert Gallagher meets Minister for Community Services Jenny Macklin at Cascade Services Jenny Macklin visits Cascade On Monday 30 September, the Federal Minister for Community Services Jenny Macklin visited Redcliffe’s Cascade Services to announce reforms to the Federal Government’s Secure and Sustainable Pension. Over morning tea the Minister met with clients and witnessed Cascade’s environmental, community, visual arts and music programs in fullswing. coordinated by Max who will use the findings gathered to assist with CPL’s social advocacy role and ongoing commitment to the improvement of client services. To learn more about the outcome of the community forum contact Senior Psychologist Max Guppy on 07 3240 4057 or mguppy@cplqld.org.au League News
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