CPActive Young Changemakers
A 12-week pilot program designed by and for young people 18-30yrs with cerebral palsy (CP).
Empower yourself, connect with a supportive community, and amplify your voice to become a changemaker.
Who is CPActive Young Changemakers for?
CPActive Young Change Makers is tailored for young individuals aged 18-30 with cerebral palsy (CP) who seek a vibrant platform to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, engage with and learn from a supportive community, or unleash your potential, CPActive Young Changemakers is for you!
Together, we will create a stronger voice for young people with CP.
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Want to know more?
CPActive Young Changemakers is a vibrant community movement where your voice is valued, and your aspirations are celebrated.
You will gain valuable skills, such as effective advocacy techniques, empowering leadership skills and the ability to build meaningful networks.
You'll be part of a supportive community where you can share your experiences, learn from others who have been there before you and collaborate with peers who understand your journey.
12-Week Journey: Each fortnight focuses on a specific topic and is led by young people with CP with a focus on connecting and sharing. Hear about topics such as self-discovery, building confidence, advocacy, and building networks, gaining valuable insights and practical skills along the way.
Engaging Learning Materials: Access curated reading materials, captivating video content, and fun podcasts that provide diverse perspectives and insights into life’s challenges, created through the unique perspectives of young people with CP
Live Virtual Sessions: Hear from our champions—motivating individuals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields, navigating the intersection of resilience and opportunity. Listen to their stories, gain valuable advice, and engage in interactive discussions alongside other young people with CP who are on a similar journey.
Don’t worry if you missed out on our pilot phase, you can still register your interest to learn more about CPActive Young Changemakers.
Fill out your details below and one of our team members will be in touch about the next stage of the program and how you can get involved.
Meanwhile, keep an eye out for invitations from our Champions to events and other activities, to help keep you connected to your community.
Here’s what we’re up to!
Exploring our passions and what we want to speak up for!
Developing our skills for self-advocacy, including public speaking, story-telling and grassroots activism!
Developing powerful communication skills to express our concerns, share our experiences and raise awareness to drive positive change!
Building meaningful networks as we continue to develop our advocacy skills!
Sign up here to learn more about the program!
Becoming a member of CPActive Young Changemakers is simple and free!
Register now to keep up to date and learn more about CPActive Young Changemakers, and how you can be involved.
If you require support to complete this form or would like to discuss your access needs,
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For any inquiries or further information about the CPActive Young Changemakers, please feel free to contact us via:
Phone: 0437 616 578 or Email: info@cpactive.org.au
FAQ's
The CPActive Young Changemakers targets individuals aged 18-30 with CP, however, exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis for people >30 years. CPActive Young Chnagemakers is not available for people aged <18 years during the pilot phase, however, will be open to 14+ into the future. Contact us for more information.
We hope so, however, we understand each individual's needs are different. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all participants and will be utilising a range of methods in order to achieve this. We are also testing the software on accessibility so would love your feedback. We encourage all participants to advise us of your unique accessibility needs during the registration process so we can ensure you can participate fully.
The pilot phase of CPActive Young Changemakers is free of charge for young people with CP in Australia, thanks to the support of Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Long-term, there is a potential for membership fees.
Participants will require access to a personal device to receive the content plus a personal computer/laptop to access the live connect sessions (over Zoom). All participants are required to sign up using a valid email address.
CPActive Young Changemakers will provide you with engaging content that you can access any time on any device. Its up to you how and when you want to dive in. The content will take a total of 60 minutes per fortnight to read/watch/listen then there will be a set virtual connect session over zoom once per fortnight.