2009 Annual Report - Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Servicesat a GlanceAquabilityTrained aquatic physiotherapistsdesign programs which offersupport and information tocommunity groups givingchildren, adults and their familiesconfidence to enjoy the water fortheir fitness and mobility.Staff: 1.9 FTE Sites: 1Dental ServiceThis is an oral hygiene anddental intervention service forchildren and adults who find itdifficult to access mainstreamdental services.Staff: 1 FTE + 20 volunteer dentistsSites: 1 + outreachCommunity Access ServicesPeople who have severe andmultiple disabilities access thesenon-vocational day services ina local community setting. Theservices are based on a personcentredplanning approachand emphasise communityparticipation. They offer a viableand valuable alternative toemployment.Staff: 67.2 FTE Sites: 7Sydney EmploymentDevelopment Service (SEDS)SEDS provides servicesand opportunities for peoplewith physical and/or multipledisabilities to maximise theirtraining and employment potentialwithin mainstream employmentsettings. It offers assessment,guidance, specialised training andjob placement support.Staff: 17.4 FTE Sites: 3Transition To Work ProgramThis two year program helpsschool leavers build confidence,competency and vocationalskills. It helps young people gainemployment or transition to anemployment service for ongoingjob training and support.Staff: 2.5 FTE Sites: 2Packforce- SupportedEmployment ServicePackforce provides opportunities forpeople with physical and/or multipledisabilities to maximise their trainingand employment potential within asupported environment. Packforceis committed to productivity basedwages, based on competency levels.Staff: 26.9 FTE Sites: 2LifePoints - Children, Adults andtheir FamiliesThis is a holistic approach tofamily services for children andadults who have cerebral palsyand other disabilities. It providesa range of services includinginformation, support, therapy andeducational programs to promoteinclusion of children, adults, andtheir families in their communities.Activities and programs areoffered on a group and individualbasis and are incorporated intodaily routines at home, schooland community to build skills andparticipation.Staff (for children):Metro Sydney 48.6 FTE, Hunter& Central Coast 20.9 FTE, RuralNSW 25.5 FTESites (for children):Sydney 5, Hunter, Central & MidNorth Coast 4, Rural NSW 8Staff (for adults):Metro Sydney 10.8 FTESites (for adults):Sydney 2, Hunter 1Conductive EducationThis service provides a holisticeducational approach to themanagement of cerebral palsyand is a program offered throughLifePoints.Staff: 2.58 FTE Sites: 2Respite Services - Centre basedThese services offer adults andchildren 12 years and over, arange of social and recreationalactivities during overnight andweekend stays in communitybased respite housesStaff: 24.4 FTE Sites: 4Respite Services - Older carersThis program allows olderparents, caring for adult children(over 25 years) living at home,to take a break from their caringresponsibilities. Our flexible rangeof services include in-home,centre based and recreationalsupport.Staff: 4 coordinators + a team ofdirect care staffSites: Located in SW Sydney, NESydney, Hunter and Central Westregions.Respite Services - RuralbrokerageIndividual funding packages areavailable for parents, caring fora child with a disability in theCentral West and Orana Far Westareas of rural NSW. Parents areable to purchase services andsupport for family respite andrecreational opportunities.Staff: 2 FTE Sites: 2Respite Services - Relax andRechargeIndividual funding packages are14 | The Spastic Centre ● 2009 Annual Report