CP Education Day – your chance to share and be heard

We know the lived experience of people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Aotearoa NZ is unique – and that’s why we want to hear from you!

Your everyday experience, the appointments, the wins, the frustrations, the things you wish someone had told you – that’s exactly what we want to hear about at the upcoming Cerebral Palsy/Hōkai Nukurangi Education Day – Aotearoa NZ.

It’s being held on Saturday, November 14 in Wellington and virtually, and is being hosted by The New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register and the Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand. 

We’d love for you to join us for all or part of the day. You’re welcome to pop in and out as it suits you. 

 

 

There will be small group discussions in the afternoon so you can share what matters to you.
Together we can create priorities for people living with CP in Aotearoa and start an action plan. Changes may be needed in advocacy, policy, or research but we would like to be guided by you.

We have never had a day like this before in Aotearoa
– so lets make the most of this opportunity!

Who is the day for?

We’re looking forward to welcoming:

• Adults who live with CP and their whānau
• Parents of children who live with CP (you’re welcome to bring your child along)
• Allied health professionals (ie physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language therapists etc)
• Other health professionals
• Researchers with an interest in this area.

What you’ll get out of the day

• You’ll hear from presenters about CP and exercise, intensives, physical activity, early intervention, parenting a child with CP, interventions for children with complex needs, and so much more
• A chance to share your thoughts on what is important to you. What could work better? What works well?
• An opportunity to connect with some staff from the New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register
• An opportunity to connect with some staff and Executive Committee members from the Cerebral Palsy Society.

Who you’ll hear from

We’re delighted to be welcoming,  Paula Tesoriero Chief Executive of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People; Daniel Clay Chairperson of the Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ; Professor Sue Stott – NZ Cerebral Palsy Register Clinical Lead; Associate Professor Sian Williams and Dr Gaela Kilgour from Australia; neuroscientist Professor Cathy Stinear; Professor Thor Besier from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute; Dr Meg Smith talking about parenting; CP Society researcher Amy Hogan MSc (Hons); physiotherapist Karen Adams; occupational therapist Arul Hamill; and physiotherapist Dr Meredith Smith.

What you need to know about the day

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
• Where:
  • Online
  • In person: At the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington
    You’re welcome to join us for all or part of the day, or pop in and out as it suits you.
• Hosts: The New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register and the Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand.
• Cost:
  • For people with lived experience – Free to join online. $25 (incl food) to attend in person.
  • For health professionals, researchers etc – $50 to join online. $95 (incl food) to attend in person.

We’d love for you to join us online or in person! We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information email Anna Mackey anna.mackey@tewhatuora.govt.nz