Ensuring babies at risk receive vital therapy

Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood.

In Australia around 40,000 people are living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) yet many babies born with the condition don’t receive a formal diagnosis until 18 months to two years of age. These first two years are critical for brain development and early, targeted intervention significantly improves outcomes. 

To help that happen more often, the Goodman Foundation partnered with Cerebral Palsy Australia on a program to ensure babies at risk of CP receive vital early identification, treatment and support. The program helps families to access 30 hours of critical therapy for their baby, as well as access support for the whole family’s wellbeing. Over the last three years, it has supported at least 50 babies and provided more than 1,000 hours of intensive therapy.