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CPEC
Important Dates
Early Intervention Orientation Sessions
Held at CPEC for parents only (no children please):
Monday 20 February: Group 5 Orientation morning 10.30am – 12.30pm
Group 3 Orientation evening 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 21 February: Group 2 orientation morning 10.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 22 February: Group 4 Orientation morning 10.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday 23 February: Group 1 orientation evening 7.45pm – 9.45pm
Group Start Dates
Group 1 starts 2 March
Group 2 starts 23 February
Group 3 starts 27 February
Group 4 starts 23 February
Group 5 starts 22 February
Group 6 start date TBC
Monday’s Extended Education group starts Monday 13 February
Thursday’s Extended Education group starts Thursday 23 February
2012 Mid-term visit weeks
During set weeks throughout the year, therapists will organise with families to do a home visit or a kinder/daycare visit for their child. During these weeks, there are NO group programs operating except Group 1 and 6:
Term 2: 14-18 May
Term 3: 27-31 August
Term 4: 29 October - 2 November
Policies
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Forms
EQUIPMENT & CONVERSIONS
Auto Mobility
Automobility offer a wide range of wheelchair access conversions to fit almost any need.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
Better Start Funding
The Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, run through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is a funding avenue for parents of children with certain disability, one of which is Cerebral Palsy. The funding can be used for therapy services as well as resources such as equipment.
National Companion Card Scheme
The National Companion Card Scheme enable eligible people with lifelong disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their companion.
Carer Adjustment Payment
The Carer Adjustment Payment scheme is currently available to families where, following a catastrophic event involving a young child aged 0-6 years, the family is going through a period of significant adjustment as a result of the care needs of the child.
Outside School Hours Care For Teenages with Disability
Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability provides students with disability, aged 12 to 18 years with quality outside school hours care. Outside schools hours care includes before school, after school and holiday care.
CAMPAIGNS & RESEARCH
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Survey
The VEOHRC is conducting research into the experiences of students with a disability in Victorian schools. This follows an increase in complaints to the Commission relating to disability discrimination in education, and concerns raised by parents of children with disability, disability advocacy groups and members of the Commission’s Disability Reference Group about the provision of education services to students with disability. They are keen to hear from students, parents and educators about what works and what could be improved when it comes to the education of students with disability in Victoria.
'Our Children Can't Wait' Campaign
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) officially launched their campaign “Our Children Can’t Wait” to coincide with the 2011 International Day of Disability. As part of this campaign they are encouraging parents and others involved in early childhood intervention services to get involved by telling their stories on Facebook, ‘liking’ their site to indicate support for the campaign and/or writing to their local Member of Parliament.
ACTIVITIES
Swim 4 All
Swim 4 All provide private and group swimming classes to all swimmers specialising in teaching children with special needs. They have classes in several private venues around Melbourne.
HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL
All-Terrain Wheelchair Hire
Free all-terrain wheelchair hire is now available in four of Victoria's parks for visitors with significant physical disabilities to explore the great outdoors. The chairs are suited for sandy and semi rough tracks, making it easier to access the many stunning trails in the Grampians and beaches at Cape Conran, Wilsons Promontory and Point Nepean.
Hooked Inn Cottages
Situated at Historic Port Albert in Victoria, these self contained cottages offer luxury farm stay accommodation on a quiet wildflower farm while only 700 metres from the beach. Ideal for couples for a retreat getaway, families with the boat and those wanting excellent wheelchair access accommodation.
Flashcab Rentals
Flashcab Rentals provide wheelchair accessible vehicles to rent from their depots in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and the Gold Coast.
XS Access
XS Access is a complete holiday package to Phillip Island for the aged and people with a disability.