Episode 13 | Season One Highlights

Welcome to the wrap up episode of Season One of Cerebral Conversations. Here are some highlights and never heard before stories from the great minds at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) and our special guests and hosts. And as you have heard throughout the series from the likes of Hannah Diviney, Bron…

Episode 12 | Work/Life Brilliance | Marley's story

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with master juggler, Marley Lyras-Hull. Marley works full time at CPA and is currently studying for her fourth (yep, fourth) degree. She’s raising three daughters, one of whom lives with a disability, and Marley herself lives with cerebral palsy. When there really a…

Episode 11 | Tech Beyond 2040 | Alistair McEwan & Rae Johnston

From gamification to AI, speech recognition to virtual reality, technology is making an extraordinary contribution to the lives of those living with disability – and there’s some pretty amazing stuff in store for the future too. Power up with Alistair McEwan and Rae Johnston as they explore how te…

Episode 10 | Ideas To Enable Human Potential | Pete Horsley & Naomi Simson

You’ve got THE big idea. Now what? Join entrepreneurs Pete Horsley and Naomi Simson for an idea-sparking conversation about the importance of invention and bringing great ideas to life. Are we investing enough and willing enoughto try, fail and then have another go? How can you become a great innov…

Episode 9 | Ahead of the (Learning) Curve | Lia Sintras’ Story

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Lia Sintras, Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) client and Kosciuszko conqueror. Lia has lived with cerebral palsy since she was just a year old, which hasn’t stopped her for a moment. From climbing Mount Kosciusko to walking into her end of school formal (after ove…

Episode 8 | Speaking up | Bronya Metherall & Tara Moss

We can all be agents for change, but we need to find our voices first and the courage to speak up. In this episode, Bronya and Tara speak up about creating communities that empower those living with disability. How can we challenge governments to enact change that creates truly inclusive societies…

Episode 7 | Might, Cameras, Action | Emily Dash's Story

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with filmmaker, actor, advocate and CPA client, Emily Dash. From screening her films at Tropfest and the Sydney Film Festival to collaborating with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Emily has achieved more than most of us do in a lifetime. And – with the help of a g…

Episode 6 | Let's get visible | Hannah Diviney & Tara Moss on Inclusion

Australia is recognised as one of the most inclusive nations in the world, but really, is it? Disability advocate Hannah Diviney joins Tara Moss to dig into the details of what it’s like to live with a disability and tackle stereotypes, mental health issues, and barriers to work and education. How…

Episode 5 | Neuroplasticity in action | Arran Keith’s Story

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Invictus Games competitor and CPA client, Arran Keith, and his physiotherapist Claire Smart. Therapy that maximises neuroplasticity is the best way to improve movement and mobility, but the challenge is how to keep a young mind motivated. The good news? Therapy…

Episode 4 | Changing brains & minds | Iona Novak & Tracey Spicer on Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity is the secret ingredient for better brain power – and better outcomes for children with disability. In this episode Professor Iona Novak, CPA’s Chair of Allied Health, co-founder of the CPA Research Institute and renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer go deep into…