What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. It is the most common physical disability in children.
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. In most cases, it is caused by an injury to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time.
Cerebral meaning ‘of the brain’ and palsy referring to ‘a lack of muscle control’ affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. People who have cerebral palsy may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments.
17 million
people have cerebral palsy worldwide
34,000
people have cerebral palsy in Australia
1 in 700
Australian babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy Alliance relies solely on the generosity of fundraisers, donors, corporate partners and events to help fundraise for much needed services and supports.
Your fundraising helps provide;
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Essential mobility, communication and daily living equipment when it's needed, |
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Early detection and intervention for babies at risk of cerebral palsy, |
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Research into the prevention, cure and improved treatments for cerebral palsy, and |
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Innovative new programs and value added services. |
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As a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation, we’ve produced an educational video to help demystify what cerebral palsy is. Press play on the video below to learn more.
As a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation, we’ve produced an educational video to help demystify what cerebral palsy is. Press play on the video below to learn more.
