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WELCOME For the Cerebral Palsy Society Board, Management and staff, this proverb formed the cornerstone of our response to the challenges faced by our members/whānau/aiga throughout the last 12 months. 2021 was a milestone year for the Cerebral Palsy Society. But unfortunately, like so many other major events, we could not celebrate our 70th anniversary in the manner we had hoped. Covid-19 restrictions and limitations meant our celebrations were all virtual. After significant work by the Board and Management, we were delighted that the Society’s new Business Strategy was shared with members and stakeholders on July 7, 2021. In order to achieve our strategic objectives, both now and into the future, the organisation has gone through significant changes over the past year. These include, among others: • A new e-Card system which improved operational efficiencies and enabled members to utilise their getProgramme funding throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns. • Changes as per recommendations from at least two independent external reviews of the organisation in respect of best practice and compliances. • Launch of our annual Be Green & Be Seen campaign to build awareness and celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6. • Launch of Connecting Over Coffee - virtual coffee groups with guest speakers, enabling members to socialise while gaining knowledge. • The closure of our Auckland office and appointment of staff across more regions outside of Auckland to improve access to more members. • Formalisation of our strategic partnership with the New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register, and the commencement of a research project aimed at understanding the demographic make-up of those living with Cerebral Palsy throughout Aotearoa, and what their needs are, to ensure our services and programmes meet these needs. • Partnering with the Halberg Foundation on our Pathways to Activity project to create sustainable change to ensure that no tamariki and rangatahi with Cerebral Palsy miss out on the opportunity to participate in excellent quality and equitable sports and recreation activities. From our Chairperson and General Manager • Development of the strategic alliance between the Cerebral Palsy Clinical Network and the Society. This collaborative relationship aligns the values, and strengthens the work of the Network and the Society, with a focus on key health care issues that impact people with Cerebral Palsy and their families. • The Society successfully held its first virtual AGM in October 2021 with the valued support of our partners at electionz.com . The Cerebral Palsy Society team has weathered many challenges over the last 12 months, and we look forward to continued growth and success in the year ahead as each and every team member’s passion and belief in the Society’s kaupapa guides us through all current and future projects. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – great acknowledgments to you all. Clare Williams General Manager Meg Smith Board Chairperson He aha te mea nui o te ao? What is the most important thing in the world? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. It is people, it is people, it is people. 2021-2022 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT | 5