NDIS Cerebral Palsy Care & Support

Cerebral Palsy can be a debilitating illness and limit your abilities to participate in everyday activities. If you are affected by Cerebral Palsy, our Support Workers are highly skilled and trained to provide the assistance you need to live your life to the fullest.

Every person living with cerebral palsy has different strengths, goals, mobility needs, and support requirements. At Maple, we take the time to understand the whole person, not just their diagnosis. Whether support is needed with personal care, community participation, daily living activities, transport, Supported Independent Living (SIL), or complex care, we build a personalised support plan around the individual’s lifestyle, preferences, and NDIS goals. Our focus is helping people live with greater independence, confidence, and choice every day.

Our extensive experience, capacity for 24/7 support, and strong community spirit sets us apart when it comes to Cerebral Palsy Support Services. Our strong family values and friendly specialists give you and your loved ones peace of mind and unmatched support to pursue a happy, fulfilling, and independent life.

Yes. Maple has extensive experience supporting people with complex physical disabilities and high-support needs. Our team can assist with mobility support, transfers, personal care, mealtime assistance, community access, and other daily support requirements while working alongside families, therapists, nurses, and allied health professionals. We understand that quality support is about more than completing tasks. It is about helping people participate in their community, maintain their independence, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Independence looks different for every person. For some, it may mean learning new daily living skills. For others, it may involve increasing community participation, accessing education or employment opportunities, or moving into a Supported Independent Living (SIL) arrangement. Maple takes a strengths-based approach that focuses on building confidence and capability while providing the right level of support. We work alongside participants to develop skills, overcome barriers, and create opportunities that support long-term independence and quality of life.

Families often tell us their biggest concern is having to repeatedly explain routines, preferences, and support needs to new support workers. At Maple, we prioritise consistency by building stable support teams and developing strong relationships with the people we support. We maintain open communication with families, provide regular updates, and focus on creating a support environment where participants feel comfortable, understood, and respected. Our goal is to give families confidence that their loved one is receiving reliable support from people who genuinely know them.

Support Coordinators and allied health professionals choose Maple because we understand the importance of collaboration, communication, and consistency. We work closely with therapists, families, and broader support networks to ensure supports align with clinical recommendations, participant goals, and NDIS funding. Whether a participant requires daily support, community access, Supported Independent Living (SIL), or complex care, our team provides responsive communication, transparent onboarding, and a person-centred approach that helps create sustainable, long-term outcomes.

Our Support Workers for Cerebral Palsy have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Cerebral Palsy. You can feel confident and at ease with our Cerebral Palsy Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Cerebral Palsy support.

You’ll partner with a highly qualified Cerebral Palsy Specialist in Sydney or wherever you are in Australia to improve your or your loved one’s life and enhance your overall well-being.

Our specialists have targeted expertise to assist people with disability. Our Support Workers for Cerebral Palsy have training and experience in all aspects of Cerebral Palsy support, from special programmes for young children to assisting with the delivery of occupational programs for adults with Cerebral Palsy. We have specialised techniques and methodologies to specifically work with children and improve their functioning.

Our priority is matching you with a like-minded Support Worker, someone who speaks your language, understands your goals, and is committed to ensuring you have all the necessary support you need to live your life to the fullest.

People choose Maple because we care. We are a group of professionals from all walks of life who want to make a difference in yours. Get an idea of the work we do by watching this video of Mojtaba and Danyal.

The Maple Family will work with you to create a personalised approach to your support schedule and roll out. We will continually review and recommend support updates, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the support you receive are optimal for you to achieve your personal, social, and emotional wellbeing goals.

Cerebral Palsy is the result of damage to the brain, usually from lack of oxygen in utero, which causes abnormal brain development. Cerebral Palsy is characterised by the inability to control motor functions normally and can affect the overall development of a child. It affects a child’s ability to explore, speak, learn, and become independent and thus may have lasting impacts on their overall functionality.

There are five major types of Cerebral Palsy: Spastic, Ataxic, Athetoid, Hypotonic, and mixed type. Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy can vary greatly and no two people with this condition are the same. They may include issues with balance and coordination, stiff muscles, involuntary movements or tremors, slow movements, learning difficulties, difficulty swallowing and/or walking, difficulty with fine motor skills such as buttoning clothes or picking up utensils, and it can even lead to blindness, epilepsy, or seizures.

The type of movement issues an individual with Cerebral Palsy may experience can depend on how severely their Brain Injury has affected their muscle tone, control, and coordination.

Unfortunately, with Cerebral Palsy, damage to the brain is permanent and there is no cure. However, if intervention is started early, effective management and support systems can greatly improve the quality of life of someone living with this condition.

Yes! If you or your loved one suffers from Cerebral Palsy, it is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and you may be eligible for funding to benefit from our support services.

Cerebral Palsy is in the List A category of NDIS eligibility. However, your loved one’s diagnosis must have been classed as severe to meet the requirements for List A (for example: assessed as Level 3, 4, or 5 on the Gross Motor Function Classification System – GMFCS). If this is the case, then you’re very likely to be approved for funding. If you don’t have a diagnosis of severe Cerebral Palsy, you may fall under List B which means further functional assessment may be necessary prior to being approved for NDIS funding.

The NDIS funds several critical services for people with Cerebral Palsy. These include speech and occupational therapy, physiotherapy, personal care support, nutritional support, behavioural support, and supported independent living. NDIS funding can even pay for a Support Worker to assist you or your loved one at home. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available are determined partly by the level of severity.

For children younger than seven years of age, NDIS funding provides early interventions, takes a family-centred approach, and helps families connect with Cerebral Palsy services providers. At Maple, we can assist you or your loved one with the NDIS application to receive your or your loved one’s needed funding.

Yes. Many people living with cerebral palsy live independently or semi-independently with the right supports in place. The level of support required varies from person to person and may include assistance with personal care, household tasks, transport, meal preparation, or community participation. Independence is not about doing everything alone; it is about having the right support to live safely, make choices, and maintain control over everyday life.

Cerebral palsy itself is a lifelong condition and is not considered progressive, meaning the brain injury does not worsen over time. However, some people may experience changes in mobility, fatigue, pain, muscle stiffness, or physical function as they age. Ongoing support, therapy, exercise, and appropriate equipment can help people manage these challenges and maintain their independence and quality of life.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS-funded support that helps people with disability live more independently in a shared home or individual living arrangement. For people with cerebral palsy, SIL may provide assistance with personal care, daily routines, household tasks, meal preparation, medication support, community participation, and overnight support where required. The level of support is tailored to the individual’s needs and goals.

A person may benefit from additional support if daily activities are becoming difficult to manage independently, family members are providing increasing levels of care, social participation is limited, or there are concerns about safety, wellbeing, or future living arrangements. Seeking support early can help build independence, reduce caregiver stress, and create a more sustainable support network for the future.