National Organisations
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) — Australia's largest non-government provider of services for people with CP. Based in NSW but provides national programs, research, and resources. Offers therapy, equipment, accommodation, and employment services
- Cerebral Palsy Australia — the national umbrella body representing state and territory CP organisations. Focuses on advocacy, research, and national coordination
- National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) — administers the NDIS, the primary funding source for disability support in Australia
- Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) — represents disability advocacy organisations across the country
- People with Disability Australia (PWDA) — a national advocacy organisation led by people with disability
- Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) — national support service for carers, providing counselling, respite, and practical assistance
State & Territory Organisations
- NSW — Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA)
- VIC — CPL (Cerebral Palsy League, now part of a broader disability service), Scope Australia
- QLD — CPL (Choice, Passion, Life)
- SA — Novita (specialist disability services for children and adults)
- WA — Ability Centre (formerly the Centre for Cerebral Palsy)
- TAS — Cerebral Palsy Tasmania / St Giles
- ACT — services typically accessed through CPA or national providers
- NT — services available through national providers and NT Government disability services
Research Organisations
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute — one of the world's leading CP research centres, based in Sydney
- Australian Cerebral Palsy Register — tracks the incidence and prevalence of CP in Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute — conducts CP-related research in Melbourne
- University-based research groups — several Australian universities have dedicated CP and neurorehabilitation research teams
Advocacy & Legal Services
- Disability advocacy services — every state has funded advocacy organisations that can help with NDIS appeals, discrimination complaints, and navigating systems
- Australian Human Rights Commission — handles disability discrimination complaints
- Legal Aid — provides free legal advice for disability-related matters
- NDIS Appeals (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) — for reviewing NDIS decisions
International Resources
- Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation — global research network
- World Cerebral Palsy Day — held annually on 6 October, raising awareness worldwide
- CanChild (Canada) — world-renowned CP research centre that developed the GMFCS
- Cerebral Palsy Foundation (USA) — research and resources
Don't know where to start? Contact your state's CP organisation or call the NDIS (1800 800 110) for guidance.