Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand

Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand The CP Society is a not-for-profit that strives to enhance the lives of New Zealanders with cerebral palsy through providing programmes and support.

The Society’s objectives are to:
- Promote Freedom & Choice;
- Fulfil an advocacy role;
- Provide physical, social, emotional, educational and recreational means to assist people with cerebral palsy;
- Promote study and research. The Society also:
- Offers unique programmes for members who meet the respective criterion;
- Provides subsidized social events for members and encourages networking and a sense of community;
- Supports the sport of Boccia;
- Assists with sponsorship.

Have you checked out Crip Café yet? Crip Café is The D List NZ’s fortnightly podcast. “It’s a space for our community ...
23/06/2026

Have you checked out Crip Café yet?
Crip Café is The D List NZ’s fortnightly podcast.

“It’s a space for our community to chat, scheme, and share access hacks. Somewhere to get together and giggle over non-disabled people's nonsense. A reprieve from the ableist world.

“Every fortnight we'll be exploring a new disability dilemma that we can debate, laugh about, and maybe even solve, together.”

The second episode is tomorrow, so head over to their YouTube channel to check it out.
www.youtube.com//podcasts

Hemiplegia describes a common type of Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi. It is when weaknesses in the muscle strength and...
21/06/2026

Hemiplegia describes a common type of Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi. It is when weaknesses in the muscle strength and coordination predominantly or only affects one side of the body.

Therapists can help with specific strategies to adapt and accommodate weaknesses and coordination challenges.

Hemiplegia is a popular area of research involving brain scans, intensive therapy, customizable equipment and detailed physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes.

Did you know the CCS Library is available to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand? It’s not just for CCS Disability Action m...
20/06/2026

Did you know the CCS Library is available to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand? It’s not just for CCS Disability Action members or disabled people.

It provides a range of resources free of charge.

You can visit the accessible library in person in Dunedin, search the catalogue online and have resources mailed to you, or ask the librarian to research for you.

More info: www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/library

Do you use the NZ Relay Service? If so, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) wants to hear from yo...
19/06/2026

Do you use the NZ Relay Service?
If so, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) wants to hear from you.
They are conducting a survey that covers:
- Current services and their usage
- Reducing service misuse

There are different ways you can take part:
- Quick online survey: https://tinyurl.com/zj6vapc4
- Online workshop
- One-on-one conversation: Speak directly with one of their team members (interpreters provided)
- Written response: Submit thoughts via email or post (including an NZSL portal for New Zealand Sign Language responses).

Go to www.tinyurl.com/557y3zbt to read the discussion document and to give your feedback.

All Is For All

ATANZ (Assistive Technology Alliance NZ) is running a Switch Access and Switch-Adapted Technology online workshop for wh...
17/06/2026

ATANZ (Assistive Technology Alliance NZ) is running a Switch Access and Switch-Adapted Technology online workshop for whānau and caregivers, who support young people with profound and multiple learning Disabilities (PMLD).

The session will focus on home-based strategies using switch-adapted technology to help empower tamariki or rangatahi to play, communicate and participate more fully in family life.

Friday July 31
10.30am – 2pm (30 minute lunch break)
$35 for whānau member/caregiver including one member of their support team
Info and registration: www.tinyurl.com/2ynw47ud

The Disability Support Services (DSS) wants you to help shape further improvements to disability support services. They ...
16/06/2026

The Disability Support Services (DSS) wants you to help shape further improvements to disability support services. They are asking people who receive DSS funding, and support or advocate for those who do, to take part in their consultation period.

They are asking about things like:
• What difference should DSS supports make in your daily life?
• What would more flexible support and services look like?
• What would make it easier for carers to take a break?

For information about how you can have your say (survey, make a submission, attend an in-person or online workshop) go to: www.tinyurl.com/5bm2937s

Please note: This consultation is different from the Disability Support Services Bill that called for submissions, which closed on June 12.
The Bill is a Parliamentary process to set the legal framework for DSS, while this survey is about improving DSS services and supports.

Peke Waihanga is expanding its successful Peer Support Service to include families accessing orthotic care. Parents of ...
13/06/2026

Peke Waihanga is expanding its successful Peer Support Service to include families accessing orthotic care.
Parents of children with Cerebral Palsy or Scoliosis will be the first to benefit.
The orthotic Peer Support Service is in its early stages, and volunteers are now being recruited.
Parents of children with lived experience of Scoliosis or Cerebral Palsy who are interested in becoming Peer Support volunteers are encouraged to get in touch.

For more information, and to register, go to: www.tinyurl.com/yp57229p

Pictured: Peke Waihanga Peer Support and Events Coordinator Matthew Bryson, left, and Peer Support Coordinator George Hewitt (former Cerebral Palsy Society Board Member).

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the Stewart Family Trust. Thanks to their generosity, the Society has received a gra...
11/06/2026

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the Stewart Family Trust.

Thanks to their generosity, the Society has received a grant to support the operational costs of our getProgramme/e-card funding for our Southland-based members.

Our getProgramme is vital for members who use their e-card funding to contribute to taxi rides, pay for gym sessions, swimming lessons, or buy bits and pieces that make life easier.

Thank you, Stewart Family Trust for supporting our members to live life their way.

The final Kōrero for Change webinar in the current series from Access Matters is “Political and Democratic Processes”. “...
09/06/2026

The final Kōrero for Change webinar in the current series from Access Matters is “Political and Democratic Processes”.

“With the 2026 New Zealand General Election fast approaching, this timely kōrero will highlight the systemic barriers that continue to exclude disabled people and their whānau from equitable access to politics and democracy in Aotearoa New Zealand; from enrolling and voting, to accessing political information and engaging in public decision-making.”

📅 Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9am – 11am
🌐 Platform: Zoom
📩 Registration: www.tinyurl.com/54tzksuw

Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi is a complex condition that includes many symptoms and experiences. When you’re feeling...
07/06/2026

Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi is a complex condition that includes many symptoms and experiences.
When you’re feeling unwell, or something changes, don’t assume it’s connected to CP and that you have to put up with it.
While there are circumstances when CP is a factor, like with pain, it’s not always the case.
Conditions can occur alongside CP rather than being the direct result of it and the appropriate specialist needs to be seen. For example, if there is a family history of chronic health conditions people with CP need to have the same level of screening and support.

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Monday 9am - 3am
Tuesday 9am - 3am
Wednesday 8:30am - 3am
Thursday 8:30am - 3am
Friday 8:30am - 3am

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+64800503603

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