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Injections help improve lives of kids with cerebral palsy

A RESPECTED Lismore doctor backs use of this treatment to help relieve cerebral palsy spasms in children.

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04th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

HUGE IMPROVEMENTS: Since Shaya Haden, 10, has been receiving botulinum toxin treatments from Dr Chris Ingall, her ability to use her arms and her quality of life has greatly improved.

Brother driving Olympians's success

Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell has opened up about younger brother Hamish, who has severe cerebral palsy.

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08th Nov. 2020 6:11 PM

Trike stolen from boy with cerebral palsy

A 11-year-old Qld boy who suffers from cerebral palsy was left devastated after his customised tricycle he used for daily...

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05th Nov. 2020 6:11 AM

Condon inspiring a change of perspective on disability

Cerebral palsy hasn’t stopped Tristin from chasing his dreams as he continues to shine

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07th July 2020 3:07 PM

Coffs Harbour resident Tristin Condon has proved that labels aren't everything, completing the Bridge to Brisbane, multiple rowing competitions and other walks and runs over recent years while battling cerebral palsy.

Mum warns parents after bub’s shock diagnosis

Lilly Starrett was a normal, healthy 16-month-old when a fall left her in a coma in a Brisbane hospital

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27th June 2020 5:06 AM

Danielle Starrett and Sean McInnes with their daughter Lilly Starrett-McInnes. Picture: Tony Martin

Mum and disabled girl abused while shopping

A mum and her disabled daughter have been subjected to cruel comments and abuse - and you won’t believe the reason why.

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08th April 2020 4:04 PM

Em and Aishlyn have been abused for using disabled parking.

The charity raising money for the kids of Ipswich

Money will be raised at the Blue Dog Training’s Pig Day Out.

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09th March 2020 12:03 AM

Police taser girl with cerebral palsy

A Queensland mum is demanding answers after police tasered her teenage daughter, who has cerebral palsy, at her Townsville...

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28th Feb. 2020 7:02 AM

Police say the girl ‘lunged’ at officers. Picture: Dave Hunt/AAP

Thug who tortured disabled man tries to have jail term cut

He tortured a disabled man for 10 hours, pouring boiling water over him and stomping on his head. But Troy Drews thinks he...

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14th Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

He tortured a disabled man for 10 hours, pouring boiling water over him and stomping on his head. But Troy Drews thinks he should get out of jail sooner.

‘I’m not dumb’: Law student not defined by her disability

‘I am honoured that people think I’m an inspiration, but I really just do it because it is the only way I’m going to move...

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09th Jan. 2020 7:01 AM

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