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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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