The Spastic Centre

The Spastic Centre

The Spastic Centre of New South Wales, Australia was founded on 9 December, 1944 and commenced operations 30 January, 1945. It was founded by a concerned group of 25 parents of children with cerebral palsy under the leadership of Mr Neil and Audrie McLeod. This venture began with the home of Arthur Sullivan at 6 Queen Street, Mosman rented at 10 shillings per year, a capital of 32 pounds ($64), the hope and hard work of parents and friends, and two old cars loaned by the National Emergency Service. 15 children attended on the opening day, by the end of the year the figure had grown to 40.

History

Milestones

History of The Spastic Centre [http://www.thespasticcentre.com.au/services/about_tsc/history/tsc_story.htm]

Services

Today, The Spastic Centre provides services to adults and children with cerebral palsy from over 70 sites across NSW, Australia.

The Spastic Centre services include:
* Technology services
* Equipment services
* Mobility programs
* Employment services
* Day programs for adults
* Accommodation support
* Respite care
* Therapy and education services
* Aquatic programs
* Information
* Recreation

Cerebral palsy register

An Australian CP Register [http://www.thespasticcentre.com.au/services/cpregister/index.htm] has been established to guide future research in prevention, intervention and service provision.

Cerebral palsy helpline

A confidential telephone service is available, Australia-wide, to anyone with questions or concerns about cerebral palsy. It has professional staff. [http://www.thespasticcentre.com.au/services/services-cphelpline.htm]

Fundraising

Miss Australia

Miss Australia Quest/Awards [http://www.thespasticcentre.com.au/services/about_tsc/history/miss_australia.htm] was run by The Spastic Centres of Australia for 45 years. Over its duration entrants, their families, committees, sponsors and the general public of Australia raised in excess of AUS $87 million.

External links

* [http://www.thespasticcentre.com.au/ Official website]
* [http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/org/The_Spastic_Centre_Archives/about Historical archives]


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