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IN REVIEW Cerebral Palsy is the most common cause of physical disability for children in New Zealand. People living with Cerebral Palsy and their families may face isolation, stress, financial hardship and lack of information about where to turn for help. The Society is committed to helping all those affected by Cerebral Palsy to feel informed and supported. Every week we receive dozens of enquiries - from how to access individualised funding, where to source adaptive equipment or orthotics, what counselling support is available, or how to how to go about building a legal framework with regards to disability. We’re here with practical information when our members need it. We help people at all ages and stages of Cerebral Palsy to feel equipped with the knowledge about where to turn for support. In recognition of the diversity of Cerebral Palsy and the Delivering valued national support to our members “Cerebral Palsy Society team, you are amazing. You keep us informed and allow us some normality in this crazy busy life of Cerebral Palsy.” “We appreciate all that the Cerebral Palsy Society does for our children and families.” complexity of diagnoses, the Society developed new roles for its staff in 2021/22. These roles ensure that the different aspects of our community’s needs and priorities are met, from children and their whānau, youth and young adults, through to our adult and senior members. This means we can be even more effective in providing advice and support to match our diverse membership and their needs. 10 | ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2021-2022