The Spastic Centre

Service type

Services are funded through government and private funding.

Therapy, information, family support and conductive education programs are available. Services are delivered through:

• Children's Services 

• Conductive Education Program

Children's Services

Location

Children's services operate from centres at Miranda, Belmore, Ryde and Allambie Heights.

Contact

Population serviced

• Families of children with cerebral palsy or a similar disability 
• Any child with cerebral palsy or a similar disability 
• Other service providers seeking information.

Additional school age service for: 

• Children with disabilities aged 6 - 18 years with significant/complex needs.

Therapy model

• Services are based on a family-centred approach, addressing the needs identified by families as important for them and their child 
• Where possible, a solution-focussed approach is followed, underpinned by principles of community development 
• Therapy and support services are delivered using methods supported by evidence-based research and years of experience in assisting people with cerebral palsy in Australia 
• Therapy ideas and information provided are designed to be included in everyday activities, rather than in isolation
• Older children and young people are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for identifying their own needs and taking responsibility for their own programs.

Staffing

Staff members in any team may include; speech pathologist, early educator, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, psychologist, program assistant and clerical staff.

The ING Centre for Conductive Education

Location

Programs are run at: Allambie Heights (McLeod Centre), Ryde (Truscott Street Public School), Wollongong (Cram House).Eastern Suburbs For families outside the Sydney Metropolitan area, intensive camps/holiday programs are offered.

Contact

9975 8262 

Population serviced

• Children or young adults with cerebral palsy or a similar motor disability
• Families of children or young adults with cerebral palsy or a similar disability
• Other service providers seeking information

Service model

• Conductive education's overall aim is to encourage and develop the child or young adult's independence and ability to actively participate as part of a family, their own social/education environment and the wider community
• It is a planned, coordinated, educational approach that takes into account all the developmental needs of the child or young adults
• Within a group setting the child or young adult is motivated to learn how to 'problem-solve' the difficulties that their motor disability creates and to become aware of their own abilities and competence.

If the family requires other Spastic Centre services then Pathways will assist with entry into these services.

Staffing

Qualified conductors who received their degree at the Peto Institute in Hungary run all programs.