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Spring 2009
League News
Reilly Nugent enjoys the Liberty Swing
during Picnic in the Park.
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ceo foreword
CPL Vision
A community which actively
seeks and supports the
contribution of people with a
disability.
55 Oxlade Drive
New Farm Qld 4005
PO Box 386
Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
cplqld.org.au
ABN 27 009 942 269
Angela Tillmanns
Chief Executive Offi cer
P: 07 3358 8003 F: 07 3254 1291
E: atillmanns@cplqld.org.au
Peter Mewett
General Manager Services
P: 07 3358 8014 F: 07 3254 1291
E: pmewett@cplqld.org.au
Greg Cuffe
General Manager Organisational Services
P: 07 3358 8064 F: 07 3254 1387
E: gcuffe@cplqld.org.au
Anne Reid
General Manager Human Resources
P: 07 3358 8078 F: 07 3358 8164
E: areid@cplqld.org.au
Rosalie Cunningham
General Manager Marketing and Business
Development
P: 07 3358 8090 F: 07 3358 2495
E: rcunningham@cplqld.org.au
Rob Galea
General Manager Commercial Division
P: 07 3358 8059 F: 07 3254 1387
E: rgalea@cplqld.org.au
Editor - Douglas Pack
Communications Executive
P: 07 3358 8084 F: 07 3358 2495
E: dpack@cplqld.org.au
Patron:
Governor of Queensland
Her Excellency,
Ms Penelope Wensley, AO
Sections - Spring 09
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ceo foreword
correspondence
news
cerebral palsy awareness week
picnic in the park
services
fundraising
you be the difference: profi le
Cerebral Palsy
Awareness Week
Page 10
Fig Tree Pocket opening
Page 11
Picnic in the Park
Pages 12-13
The crowds roll in to celebrate capability and diversity at CPL’s Picnic in the Park presented by Conrad Treasury.
Celebrating the achievements of people with CP
Greetings and welcome to another
issue of League News.
There has been a defi nite buzz
around Cerebral Palsy League
(CPL) in the past month with
Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Week (CPAW) running from 2
to 8 August across Queensland
to raise awareness of the
achievements of people with
cerebral palsy.
Picnic in the Park presented by
Conrad Treasury on Saturday 1
August, which was CPL’s premier
CPAW event, was an outstanding
success. It was picture perfect
with everyone getting into the
spirit of the day. The children
loved the rides, in particular the
Liberty Swing which was a big hit.
There was plenty of music with the
famous Carl Riseley (Australian
Idol), Francesca de Valance and
Brisbane’s own jazz ensemble,
Miguel.
Best of all were the interactive
displays where families had
the opportunity to try the new
technologies, such as mobility and
communication devices, or have a
go at being a media presenter at
the Springfi eld Space news desk.
You can check out photos from
the day in our Picnic in the Park
feature on pages 12 and 13.
CPL also celebrated a long
awaited milestone on Wednesday
5 August with the offi cial opening
of the Fig Tree Pocket Adult
Accommodation Service. The
Minister for Disability Services and
Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia
Palaszczuk, cut the ribbon and
Rowena McNally, Chairperson and
the CPL Board presented the new
residents with a housewarming gift
of personalised keyrings for their
new homes. It was a poignant and
emotional moment for all those
involved.
It is with great pride that in
this edition of League News
we are also able to display a
letter of goodwill and support
from our Patron Governor of
Queensland Her Excellency,
Ms Penelope Wensley, AO in
the correspondence section.
This letter recognises the efforts
of CPL in providing over 60
years of exceptional service to
Queenslanders with physical
disabilities.
I would also like to encourage
you and your family members to
become involved in the national
You be the difference campaign
which invites those with cerebral
palsy to share their inspirational
stories which is featured on page
18.
Sincerely
Angela Tillmanns
CEO, Cerebral Palsy League
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correspondence
State Client Consultative Committee
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Wendy Lavelle for her years of support and service to
the clients of CPL, in particular to the State Client Consultative Committee.
For those of you who don’t know, Wendy has taken up a position with Access Employment Services in
CPL’s Commercial Division, resigning from her position as Client Liaison and Information Offi cer. CPL is
currently searching for a new candidate to fi ll this role.
An amazing day was had by all at the annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday 1 August. Huge
congratulations must go to the Marketing and Business Development division for their hard work in staging
such an amazing event. I would also like to thank all those who attended on the day. Your support encourages
CPL to strive for bigger and better events in the future. I look forward to Picnic in the Park in 2010.
I was also was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to attend the opening of the new adult
accommodation at Fig Tree Pocket on Wednesday 5 August. I am sure the people will enjoy living in their new
homes.
In the coming months I look forward to working with the new Commercial Division CCC to develop this
exciting area of CPL.
Finally, as this may be quite possibly my last report to you as Chair of State CCC, I would like to thank
you all for your support during my tenure. It has been an absolute pleasure representing people with cerebral
palsy throughout Queensland and I look forward to continuing my support and involvement in other ways.
correspondence
Sincerely
Terry Donaldson
Chairperson, State CCC
Parents and Guardians Association
It has been a very busy time at CPL over the past few months and it has been a great privilege to have
our CEO, Angela Tillmanns and General Manager Services, Peter Mewett attend our Parents and Guardians
(P&G) meetings. We have also had the benefi t of hearing from a number of guest speakers at our meetings,
which have included Senior Advisor Research, Leanne Johnston and Senior Advisor Public Policy Evaluation
and Ethics, Gabrielle Rose who have provided updates on the national disability parking scheme.
Picnic in the Park was held on Saturday 1 August in Roma Street Parklands and was a huge success,
with refreshments, rides and entertainment throughout the day. All volunteers did a wonderful job and special
congratulations must go to the volunteer coordinator. Adding to the success of the day was the delightful
weather.
The new adult accommodation at Fig Tree Pocket was offi cially opened by the Minister for Disability
Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk on Wednesday 5 August. The
CPL should feel very proud of this new facility which consists of six homes each housing four residents. The
members of the Board presented each resident with a commemorative keyring and we wish them every
happiness in their new homes.
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage more parents and guardians to attend our meetings.
These meetings provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the disability sector and discuss issues
with CPL representatives.
On a recent visit to Toowoomba I had the opportunity of inspecting the ongoing work at the Scott Street
regional offi ce. When this is completed it will be a great asset to staff and clients, particularly the adult day
service clients who will be relocating there.
Sincerly
Joan Williams
President, Parents & Guardians Association
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ETS’s innovative Pro-Fit Seating
System.
Pro-Fit Seating System
The team at ETS Mobility
have been hard at work on
developing a state-of-the-art
system for customised seating
in wheelchairs.
Known as the Pro-Fit
Seating System, the approach
uses a combination of support
to keep the client in position
while a capturing system
records important positioning
data.
The old system used to
capture custom seating profi les
was heavy, bulky and required
a comprehensive technical
knowledge for assembly, which
made the assessment process
uncomfortable and diffi cult to
transport to remote and regional
areas.
The new Pro-Fit Seating
System combats this by using
an innovative approach that
combines the use of a bean bag
and 3-D modelling technology
to capture a contoured digital
profi le of the client’s seating
posture.
The end result is a system
that is easily transportable,
reduces assessment times and
improves comfort for the client.
If you would like information
about the Pro-Fit Seating
System contact ETS
Mobility on 07 3637 6359, or
gwolstenholme@cplqld.org.au
CPL updates
Community grants
and funding
CPL has been successful in
obtaining the following funding
from trusts and foundations
to provide vital client support
services:
GCBF (Gambling Community
Benefit Fund)
• Capalaba Day Service, van
• Pathwayz Day Service, chair
lift
• Mooroochydore, IT training,
equipment and photocopier
Department of Communities
(Disability Services)
• Refl ections, a photography
exhibition from works by
people with disabilities living in
Maryborough
Brisbane City Council
Community Grants Program
• Screech Theatre
For more information on how to
support CPL through community
grants please contact Community
Grants Coordinator, Preeta Harper
on 07 3358 8050 or email
pharper@cplqld.org.au
CPL capital works
Throughout Queensland CPL
has several capital works projects
underway aimed at boosting client
access and service delivery:
Gold Coast Adult Day Service
Fundraising target: $2.2 million
Funds raised: $500,000 grant
from Department of Communities
(Disability Services), gifts and
donations totalling $300,000
Goal: The upgrade of existing
Adult Day Services on the Gold
Coast to accommodate an
increasing number of clients and
improve the ability to better deliver
community access programs.
Toowoomba Adult Day Service
- Stage Two
Fundraising target: $200,000
Goal: The completion of
Toowoomba’s Adult Day Service
Stage Two redevelopment,
including client workshop, car park
and landscaping.
For more information about
CPL’s Capital Works or to donate
funds please contact Capital
Development Manager, Damian
Topp on 07 3358 8087 or email
dtopp@cplqld.org.au
Library and
resources
Why is it important to
evaluate websites and website
content
Web pages retrieved by
a search engine can vary
from highly scholarly to totally
irrelevant. In the health science
area information quality can mean
the difference between effective
treatment and harmful and/or
potentially dangerous outcomes.
Often information published on
the internet has bypassed the
evaluation process embodied in
peer-reviewed print media.
You can evaluate the accuracy
of online content by reviewing:
• Spelling, grammar and the
quality of writing
• Author’s qualifi cations
• Content bias in relation to
commercial, advocacy and/or
personal interests
• When the website was last
updated
• Scope and breadth of
knowledge
For more information about CPL
Library Services please contact
Information and Resource
Coordinator, Deborah Cronan on
07 3358 8036 or email dcronan@
cplqld.org.au
Chairperson Rowena McNally, CEO Angela Tillmanns, Minister for Disability
Services and Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy Director-
General Department of Communities Disability and Community Care, Bruce
Milligan launch LAAS Moreton.
Minister launches Moreton
Adult Accommodation Service
Minister for Disability
Services and Multicultural
Affairs, Annastacia Palaszczuk
offi cially opened the Cerebral
Palsy League’s new adult
accommodation service in Browns
Plains on Wednesday 15 April.
The new $3.1 million adult
accommodation service will
change the lives of people with
a disability by assisting them to
stay living in their own homes
and access the community in the
Moreton Region.
Thanks to funding from
Department of Communities
(Disability Services), an innovative
program that provides vital afterhours
and overnight ‘drop in’
support to people with disabilities
living in their own homes will soon
commence.
The 12 month pilot program will
provide an after-hours attendant
care service in Rockhampton and
Yeppoon to those with a disability
living in their own homes who do
not have suffi cient funding and/or
support networks to assist them
Further, CPL’s new aAdult
accommodation service in
Moreton (LAAS) will provide a
signifi cant economic boost to the
region through the creation of up
to 120 new jobs for care workers.
The new service will support
50 individuals with physical
disabilities, starting with 24 people
with high care needs who will be
able to gain access to 24-hour
care locally.
“This vital service is a
breakthrough for people with a
between 6pm and 6am. Trained
staff visit the individual’s home and
assist them with daily living tasks
such as showering, getting into
and out of bed, meal preparation
or simply to provide an overnight
checking service.
“The pilot service meets an
unmet need in the community and
was developed with signifi cant
planning and consultation between
Department of Communities
(Disability Services) and the local
disability sector,” said Regional
Manager Wide Bay, Central and
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physical disability in the Moreton
region, providing greater access
and choice of accommodation
services to enable them to stay
living within their own community,”
said CEO, Angela Tillmanns.
“We applaud the Queensland
Government for the $3.1million
funding commitment to support
this initiative,” she said.
“A heartfelt thanks also goes
out to the support we’ve received
from local businesses in Browns
Plains, including The Good Guys,
BBQ’s and More, Bunnings
Warehouse and Active Medical,”
said Ms Tillmanns.
LAAS Moreton will service a
geographical area encompassing
Browns Plains through to Ipswich,
Springfi eld and the border of
Beaudesert Shire.
Clients of LAAS Moreton will
link directly with CPL’s Springfi eld
Space and the Moorooka Day and
Community Access programmes,
providing individuals with an
opportunity to learn skills in
independent living, media and the
arts.
The Capalaba Recreation
and Leisure service operating
from Capalaba Day Service will
also provide an opportunity for
individuals to access leisure,
sporting and recreational activities
on weekends.
Pilot program to provide after-hours support
North Queensland David Robinson
said.
“CPL will be working closely
with Department of Communities
(Disability Services) over the 12
months of the pilot program to
secure ongoing funding for this
new and much needed service,”
Mr Robinson said.
For more information about
the After Hours Attendant Care
Service phone 07 4922 0794 or
email jferries@cplqld.org.au
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Minister visits
Toowoomba
redevelopment
CPL welcomed Minister
for Disability Services and
Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia
Palaszczuk MP, to inspect
the progress of the $1.4
million redevelopment of its
Toowoomba facility on Monday
27 April.
CPL received $500,000 in
funding from the Queensland
Government for the
redevelopment of the South
Queensland regional offi ce in
Scott Street.
“We’re honoured to have
Minister Palaszczuk inspect this
project, which is set to benefi t
over 130 local residents with
physical disabilities, as well as
their families and carers,” said
CEO, Angela Tillmanns.
“The Queensland
Government has underpinned
the funding to get Stage One
of this project underway, with
additional funds also donated
by local Toowoomba businesses
and supporters.
“This is a critical project
for Toowoomba and the
surrounding region. It will
enable us to modernise,
upgrade and extend disability
services bringing all South-West
Queensland services together
under the same roof,” she said.
CPL is currently fundraising
an additional $200,000 required
for Stage Two, which will allow
for the purchase of specialised
adaptive technology and
equipment, landscaping needs
and construction of a new car
park.
The Scott Street facility
was established in the 1960’s
to provide vital services to
those living with disability. The
refurbishment is now required to
modernise existing facilities to
better meet increasing demand.
Positive Futures signals changes
to the Disability Services Act
The Queensland Government
recently made changes to the
Disability Services Act 2006,
which may affect some adults with
intellectual or cognitive disabilities,
who exhibit challenging
behaviours and receive services
funded by the Department of
Communities (Disability Services).
The legislative amendment
aims to protect the rights of these
people by only allowing the use of
restrictive practices by disability
service providers where
the practice is shown to be
necessary and authorised
by the right decision maker.
It also works to establish a
stronger system of positive
behaviour support that
would lead to a better
quality of life.
CPL adult services are
working closely with clients
and families who may be
affected by these changes
to better address their
needs.
Fact sheets and other
resources regarding
the change, including
A guide for families
- Positive behavioural
support and the use of restrictive
practices booklet, can be
accessed online at www.disability.
qld.gov.au/positve-futures
To fi nd out how the legislation
impacts upon you or your family
member contact your local service,
phone 07 3358 8056 or email
ydonnan@cplqld.org.au
In memory of Allan Moore
Allan’s Moore’s early school
years were spent at CPL (then
the Queensland Spastic Welfare
League) in New Farm.
He then went on to the New
Farm workshop where he happily
undertook many tasks and gladly
received his weekly pay packet
which he was extremely proud of.
In 1986 Allan moved to
Sevenoaks where he spent many
happy years attending Pathwayz
day service.
He then moved into his own
home at Mitchelton where he
enjoyed his independence and
the opportunity to experience life
in the suburbs.
Allan’s greatest enjoyment was
his beloved Broncos and Elvis.
Allan had many friends and will
be sadly missed by all who were
lucky enough to have been a part
of his life.
‘SHUT OUT’
National report into the
experience of people
with disabilities
The Australian Government
has released a report entitled
‘SHUT OUT: The Experience
of People with Disabilities and their
Families in Australia’, as a result of
a nationwide consultation process
to fi nd out about the issues, barriers
and frustrations felt by people with a
disability and their families and make
recommendations for future change.
The report contains many personal
accounts and fi rst-hand feedback on
situations people with a disability have
encountered spanning all aspects of life, including public transport,
education, employment, income support, disability services and
community participation. More importantly, it introduces some
possible political, social and economic solutions to the barriers and
challenges faced.
The purpose of the report is to inform the development of a
National Disability Strategy, which is due for release in mid-2010.
CPL General Manager Services, Peter Mewett said the report,
which goes beyond just ‘services’, provides the best opportunity
for stimulating discussion, awareness and action in communities
throughout Australia and across state and federal Government,
since the Hawke Government’s ‘New Directions’ Report of the
Handicapped Program’s Review in 1985 - which led to the groundbreaking
Disability Services Act in 1986.
“The new disability policy which will emerge from this report will
set a goal for the kind of life people with a disability have a right to
expect and outline the actions and reforms that need to take place to
achieve this goal,” Peter said.
“I encourage staff, clients, their families and anyone in the
disability sector to read this report and talk about it to their friends,
families, workmates and communities - even their local media and
MPs. We must use it as a catalyst to make their voices heard,” said
Peter.
As part of the consultation process, more than 750 written
submissions were received and a total of 2,500 people attended
public meetings across Australia. CPL was one of many
organisations who contributed to the report.
To obtain a full copy of the report (including an easy English
version) go to: www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/disability/progserv/govtint/
Pages/nds.aspx
Board Member Michael Pini
Service review makes
real changes
The Board review of services
led by Michael Pini last year is
beginning to show real results.
The review canvassed
feedback from clients, families
and staff and resulted in
recommendations for improvement
across both children’s and adult
services.
Many of the recommendations
required increased lobbying
efforts with Government which
is an ongoing focus for the
organisation. Almost half of the
recommendations have been
completed with key initiatives being
implemented including increased
training for staff especially in the
area of medication administration
and management of client funds;
a new rostering system that
enables better matching of client
and staff preferences; access to
mobility allowance for supported
employees; trial of a youth client
consultative committee; improved
attraction and retention of staff;
and an equipment management
system.
The Board’s Disability Services
Committee comprising of Michael
Pini (chair), Yvonne Burns, Des Orr
and Ron Porter continue to keep
a close eye on progress and listen
to feedback from all sources to
assist guiding the organisation in
delivering improved and relevant
services to our clients.
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week 2009
CPL services state-wide got
into the spirit of Cerebral Palsy
Awareness Week (CPAW) from
2 to 8 August with a plethora
of events aimed at celebrating
and raising awareness of the
achievements of people with
cerebral palsy.
The celebrations kicked off
in style on Saturday 1 August at
CPL’s annual Picnic in the Park
presented by Conrad Treasury,
which saw some 4000 people
from all over Queensland make
their way down to the Roma
Street Parkland. Picnic goers
were treated to live entertainment,
music, rides, attractions and
interactive activities highlighting
the breadth of services CPL has to
offer.
This vibe was carried forward
1.
throughout the week with CPL
services from the Gold Coast to
Townsville highlighting the abilities
of people with cerebral palsy
through a diverse range of fun
activities and community events.
Capalaba ADS, Springfi eld
ADS and Toowoomba ADS each
opened the doors of their services
to their local communities with
sausage sizzles and displays
showcasing client’s arts, crafts and
media work.
Celebrations were taken
outdoors on the Gold Coast and
in Rockhampton with the services
hosting picnics featuring a whole
host of disability-friendly activities
including face-painting, wheelchair
dancing, yoga and much more.
Maryborough ADS took a more
hands-on approach showcasing
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5. 6.
the abilities of its clients through a
series of successful woodworking,
photography and gardening
workshops throughout the week.
In Moorooka the local
community turned up in force to
show their support at the offi cial
opening of the ADS’s brand new
workshop – attendees included
local schoolkids, MPs, Emergency
Services representatives and local
businesses including Bunnings
and Laing O’Rourke.
Celebrations for the week were
rounded off in Townsville with the
Lions Mobility Walk which aimed
to raise awareness and vital
funds for the purchase of mobility
equipment for local CFSS clients.
1. Community Access Service Facilitator Kirsty Perkins and Support Worker Claire Campbell fi re up the barbie
in Springfi eld. 2. Support Worker Victor Richards and Adult Service Manager Central Queensland Julie Ferris
tug-o-war at the Rockhampton ‘Join us in the Park Picnic’ event 3. CCC Representative John Rynn joins in the
celebrations at the Capalaba Open Day. 4. Community Artist Christian Griffi ths works with artist Gregg Arnold
at the Moorooka ADS workshop grand opening. 5. Participants relax after the Lions Mobility Walk in Townsville.
6. ADS Manager Pedro Guillen-Cordon, Friends and Taskforce commitee chairwoman Vicki Morrision, Clifford
Park Special School Principal Andrew Hawke and Client Larissa Humphreys at the Toowoomba ADS Open Day.
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Innovative housing design and
accommodation for Queenslanders with a
physical disability is set to enter a new era
with the launch of a major new disabilityfriendly
housing development in Fig Tree
Pocket, Brisbane.
CPL and the Minister for Disability Services
and Multicultural Affairs Hon Annastacia
Palaszczuk launched the revolutionary new
multi-million dollar housing complex on
Wednesday 5 August that delivers quality,
independent ‘home style’ living for its
residents.
The $6 million development, which has
been self-funded by CPL, consists of a series
of purpose-built, accessible houses and will be
home to up to 24 residents with cerebral palsy
and related disabilities.
The architecturally-designed building
includes the latest design features and
technologies to enable independent living for
people with a disability.
CEO, Ms Angela Tillmanns, said the
facilities set a new national benchmark in adult
accommodation for people with disabilities.
“The Fig Tree Pocket Adult Accommodation
Service enables people with a disability to stay
living within the community, with access to 24
hour care and support,” said Ms Tillmanns.
“It raises the bar for disability-friendly
housing, including such innovations as
remotely operated doors, lowered bench tops,
customised kitchen appliances and ceiling
hoists to facilitate care,” she said.
Many of the residents moving into Fig
Tree Pocket will relocate from the previous
Sevenoaks accommodation.
“For our residents, this complex offers not
just security and comfort – but the opportunity
to live independently within their own homes
in a community they know, love and are very
much a part of,” said Ms Tillmanns.
Residents living at Fig Tree Pocket will
have full access and choice of activities within
the community. This includes access to CPL’s
Day Service activities that operate out of
Windsor (Pathwayz), Springfi eld (Springfi eld
Space) and Ashgrove (Pathwayz).
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Fig Tree Pocket sets new benchmark
with innovative housing
Fig Tree Pocket resident Tanya McCabe recieves the keys to
her new home at Fig Tree Pocket (pictured above).
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Picnic in the Park
On Saturday 1 August, a perfect winter’s day, some 4000 clients, families, corporate supporters, staff,
volunteers and members of the general public joined together in the Roma Street Parkland to celebrate
capability and diversity at CPL’s annual Picnic in the Park presented by Conrad Treasury.
The sun shone down on the free family fun day which included a jam-packed program of entertainment,
rides, attractions and interactive activities for kids of all ages and abilities, plus a bevy of tasty food and
drinks.
The picnic provided a shining example of CPL’s ‘one team’ approach in action with staff and volunteers
from across all our departments and services pitching in to make the day a success. The event also
highlighted that an integrated, accessible event could be staged and enjoyed by all members of the wider
community.
Not only did the picnic bring the vision and mission of CPL to life, but it provided a wonderful platform
to showcase and celebrate capability, diversity and the achievements of people with cerebral palsy. In
addition to this, it also raised over $100,000 to help CPL continue to offer services and support to help
improve the lives of people with a physical disability in communities across Queensland.
Picnic in the Park would not be possible without our supporting partners Conrad Treasury, Q150:
Queensland Government, Roma Street Parkland, Quest, Westpac, Hog’s Breath Cafe, Panther Print
Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Cutting Edge.
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1. Lily Buckingham paints up a storm. 2. Madeline and Dalibor Tomic with
their ‘Super Bike’. 3. Client works and bouncy castles add colour to the
picnic. 4. Cascade Services’ Raging Lives rock out. 5. Toowong Signing
Choir let their fi ngers do the singing 6. Shirley Brumby with ‘swing
king’ Carl Riseley 7. McDonnell family Cam, Nic (Mum), Hannah, and
Matt (Dad) relax on their picnic blanket. 8. Mother Karen Russell with
children Paxton, Coupa and Tanner enjoying the
fun. 9. Anthony Bennett and Chris
Machonachie relaxing in the sun.
10. Julie Bowen and Scott O’Brien
walk the dog. 11. Mother Kristina-
May and father Sosaia Lo Rewha
with Charlotte and Josaiah enjoying
gourmet pizza. 12. Ananya Mahajan
and James Cork with Brett the Safety
Clown.
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CEO, Angela Tillmanns presents graduate Bobby Chrystal with his Certifi cate II in Business.
Printabout’s business graduates
It was a mixture of nerves
and excitement when employees
from Printabout’s Strathpine
offi ce graduated in business
studies at a ceremony on Friday
17 April.
In front of close family, friends
and fellow staff members,
seven Printabout employees
were presented with their
well-deserved Certifi cate II in
Business by a proud CEO,
Angela Tillmanns.
The students graduated after
18 months of intensive study
and practical learning with all
seven employees achieving
competency across nine units
of study. The units covered a
variety of subjects including
customer service skills, money
handling, managing customer
complaints and communication
in the workplace.
The accredited training
course, Certifi cate II in Business
was delivered and facilitated by
Margaret Barnes of Margaret
Barnes and Associates who
generously donated her
expertise and tuition.
The program was developed
specifi cally to assist supported
employees with personal
career progression and skill
development. Skills learnt by
the students have already been
applied in Printabout’s day-today
operations, which has been
a huge boost to the business.
“This course has made me
feel more confi dent in my work
and has improved my confi dence
in my day to day life,” said
Printabout graduate Angela
Condon.
“It goes to prove that when
you put your mind to it you can
achieve anything,” she said.
Printabout Strathpine’s
graduating class of 2009 is
Angela Condon, Bobby Chrystal,
Peta Malpas, Leona Mosely,
Karen Peterson, Christina Peters
and Michelle Simmonds.
Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia Palaszczuk joins with the crew from Ipswich
Connections to celebrate their fi rst birthday.
Happy Birthday Ipswich Connections
Australia’s fi rst-ever radio
program hosted and produced by
Queenslanders with a physical
disability to tackle all the tough
disability issues, celebrated
its one year anniversary with
a special live anniversary
broadcast on Friday 12 June.
The specialised radio
program broadcasts live
from Springfi eld’s University
of Southern Queensland
(USQ) each week and covers
challenging disability issues such
as being an indigenous person
with a disability, parenting with a
disability and special schools.
The Ipswich Connections
program also offers practical
advice, including how to insure
a wheelchair, health and beauty
tips, sporting events and
travelling advice and holidays for
people with a disability.
The fi rst anniversary featured
a very special guest with Minister
for Disability Services and
Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia
Palaszczuk in the studio for a
live interview.
The weekly program
is broadcast via the USQ
Springfi eld campus’ internet radio
station. USQ lecturer Ashley
Jones initiated the program, in
conjunction with CPL.
“This radio program faces
all the tough disability issues
head-on. As all the presenters
have a disability, they know the
issues and can empathise and
also empower our listeners,” said
CEO, Angela Tillmanns.
“As well as practical advice, the
program also has regular special
guests, including paralympians,
actors with disabilities and other
presenters in the media with
disabilities,” she said.
The Ipswich Connections
program includes presenters
Mary Albury, Niki Portland,
Suzanne McGreevy and Matthew
Potts, who have either cerebral
palsy or muscular dystrophy and
all use a wheelchair for mobility.
Program content and
production is undertaken via
CPL’s Springfi eld Day and
Community Access Service,
called Springfi eld Space.
The program is run weekly
on a Friday at 2pm and can be
accessed via USQ’s fully digital
radio station at www.usq.edu.
au/phoenixradio/default.htm
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Moorooka ADS artist Greg Arnold with artwork inspired by the Cooktown Orchid.
Moorooka artists paint the town
Artists from Moorooka Adult
Day Service have brightened the
streets of Moorooka with original
artworks as part of Connecting
Brisbane’s Q150 Traffi c Signal Box
(TSB) project.
Connecting Brisbane is a
$2 million co-funded project
between Brisbane City Council
and the Queensland Government
celebrating the 150th anniversary
of Brisbane’s declaration as a
municipality and Queensland’s
separation from New South Wales.
Artists Greg Arnold, Tom
Hamilton, Michelle Ball and Elise
McKenzie from Moorooka Adult
Day Service all joined creative
forces to design and paint
TSB situated on the corner of
Beaudesert Road and Luxworth
Street at Moorooka as part of
Brisbane’s 150 years celebrations.
Susan Wedmaier, Manager of
CPL Moorooka Adult Day Service,
said the main theme of the signal
box designs was the Cooktown
Orchid, which is the fl oral emblem
of Queensland.
“Greg Arnold, one of the artists
involved, has a passionate interest
in gardening and fl owers, so we
decided to use that as a starting
point for our theme,” said Ms
Wedmaier.
“It was amazing collaborating
and coming up with a design, then
going through the whole process
of getting feedback and approval,
painting it and fi nally seeing it
fi nished outside on the TSB,” she
said.
This artwork along with all the
other Q150 TSBs will go in the
draw to win the Q150 TSB Award
at the annual TSB awards night
held in November. All the TSBs
can be viewed at www.brisbane.
qld.gov.au/artforce
Art for
Art’s Sake
Brisbane’s Waterfront Place
was alive with the ‘Colours of
Queensland’ when CPL hosted
its annual Art for Art’s Sake
(AFAS) gala charity auction on
Wednesday 27 May.
The ‘Colours of Queensland’
inspired art exhibition and
auction attracted over 160 people
and raised almost $55,000 for
Queenslanders with cerebral palsy
and other physical disabilities.
Brisbane’s ‘who’s who,’
including internationally acclaimed
local artists and art lovers alike,
snapped up iconic Queensland
artworks at the annual exhibition
and auction – with 28 pieces going
under the hammer.
“We are astounded and
delighted with the auction
results. Proceeds raised will go
towards improving the lives of
Queenslanders with a physical
disability,” said CEO, Angela
Tillmanns.
“These dollars will enable us
to continue to provide support
Organiser James Tod with participant
Georgia Cassar.
60 supporters took to the water
to enjoy a day of jetski riding
and sailing as part of the Honda
Jetskishop.com Lollipop Run, on
Sunday 17 May.
Launching from the Spit on the
Gold Coast jetski riders, along
with family and supporters on the
and much needed equipment and
services for children and families
with physical disabilities, such as
cerebral palsy.
“This includes services that will
enable young Queenslanders to
live an everyday life.
“On behalf of our thousands of
clients with a physical disability,
a big thank you to all those
involved in this event, including
our major sponsor Anthony DJ
Rigby Insurance and Investment
Services Pty Ltd and AMP
Foundation, the artists who
‘Good Ship Lollipop’, made their
way to the Bedrooms on South
Stradbroke for a hot breakfast and
water-based activities, including
speedboat-powered toboggan
rides.
This year’s rally raised $3,000
to support Child and Family
Support Services on the Gold
Coast.
The man behind the event
– Gold Coast local and Honda
Jetskishop.com owner James
Tod – is a passionate jetski rider
and created the annual jetski
fundraiser rally to support CPL.
“James has a heart of gold
and is a stalwart supporter of
fundraising
AFAS artist Peter Phillips in front of his masterpiece with Cascade Services Arts
Coordinator Louise Taylor and mother Yvonne Phillips.
donated their time and talent and
all our auction attendees and
bidders,” she said.
This year’s artworks were
inspired by iconic Queensland
scenes to mark Queensland’s
150th birthday and included
paintings by internationally
acclaimed Queensland artist
Kendall and other well-known
Queensland artists such as Emma
Sheldrake, David Hinchliffe and
Banx.
Jetskiing for Gold Coast kids
CPL through his annual jetski
rally fundraiser, as well as
through regular donations from
his business’ jetski sales and
services,” said CEO, Angela
Tillmanns.
“He also takes a very handson
approach to supporting local
Gold Coast children with a
physical disability and regularly
donates his time and equipment
to take them out for their very fi rst
jetski rides.
“We cannot thank James
enough for his support and for the
incredible experiences he provides
for these children and their
families,” she said.
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you be the difference: profile
Julie’s story
My name is Julie Lloyd and I
am 39 years old. I am a fun loving
and caring person with a great
personality. I live in Wynnum and
for the past 15 years I have been
attending the local Capalaba Adult
Day Service where I have been
able to express my ideas and
with support see them become a
reality.
My interests are varied and
I enjoy cooking, woodwork,
tapestry, painting and craft. In
particular I love going to my
community craft group to create
different things and spend time
with my friends.
Recently, I helped build
wooden wheelbarrows which
were donated to the Capalaba
Childcare Centre. As this operates
out of a community centre they
really appreciated the donation as
it helps them to keep their costs
down. I also made and decorated
wooden toys for the children at
the centre. These brought an
immediate smile to the faces of the
children and I felt very proud as I
watched them play.
You be the difference
Everyone has a story to tell
and as part of the You be the
difference campaign, CPL is
asking all Queenslanders with
cerebral palsy to inspire others by
sharing theirs.
You be the difference is a
national initiative, incorporating
all cp support organisations from
across Australia and aims to raise
awareness through highlighting
the achievements and abilities of
people with cerebral palsy.
Some people with cerebral
palsy are mobile, lead
independent lives and are actively
engaged in their communities.
While other people are less
mobile, they are still active and
engaged in the lives of family,
Julie Lloyd playing with the wheelbarrows she built for the children at the local
childcare centre.
At the moment we are
working hard as we prepare for
our next event which is a stall
at the Birkdale State School.
With this stall we hope to raise
awareness in the community
about the capability of people with
cerebral palsy. We are all really
busy making and decorating bird
houses and mosaic pots for the
stall.
friends and their community.
However, the one thing that all
people with cerebral palsy, young
and old, have in common is that
they can make a real difference in
the world and to the lives of those
around them.
CPL invites all its clients with
cerebral palsy to share their
stories online at
www.youbethedifference.com.au
before Friday 2 October. Stories
can be submitted under three
categories:
1. In 600 words + profi le photo/
avatar + optional photo
2. In a photo + up to 300 words
for a caption
3. In a video + up to 300 words
for a caption
I am really lucky because I
have great friends. I love to meet
new people and experience new
things. Through my craft I can
make a difference in the lives of
other people in the community in
which I live. This is important to
me.
You can view Julie’s and other
inspiration stories at
www.youbethedifference.com.au
Queensland’s most inspirational
stories will be featured in League
News and entered into the national
draw to be featured in Woman’s
Day Magazine.
CPL’s goal is to collect
over 7000 stories from across
Queensland, which is the number
of Queenslanders it is estimated to
have cp.
Let’s work together to put the
achievements of people with cp in
the spotlight and inspire others to
leave their mark on the world.
If you would like to learn more
about You be the difference,
contact Communication Executive
Douglas Pack on 07 3358 8084 or
dpack@cplqld.org.au
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