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THE NEWS Helping you getUpAgain There are times in our lives where things get us down, but we all deserve support to get up again. Information: www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz > Member Services > Our Programmes. Email us at cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz or phone 0800 503 603. During times of emotion, the support of friends, whānau and your community, can help you get through. If you need extra support getUpAgain funding is there for financial members with CP, their families and/ or support person. It subsidises the cost of a counsellor of your choice. 1.1 million of us. These survey results show a clear opportunity for sport to play a leading role in growing an inclusive Aotearoa.” More than half (55%) want to see more Paralympic sport even if it comes at the expense of other sports coverage. The research also uncovers a desire for greater media representation of disabled people in general. 53% say we don’t see enough disabled people in New Zealand media. Greg believes demand for Para sport opportunities will grow over the coming months. “The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in August are a key moment for Aotearoa New Zealand. “We know the visibility of the Paralympics inspires people to get into Para sport. “We feel the excitement, the thrill, the pride when Kiwis excel on the world stage.” When the survey was conducted, 75% of respondents felt Paralympic sport increases a sense of pride in our country. “We think that percentage is going to skyrocket with some of the incredible performances we’re going to see in Paris,” Greg says. For more information about Paralympics NZ go to www.paralympics.org.nz