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    Building skills and kicking goals with the Gold Coast Suns

    At CPL, we know that everyone has unique strengths. That’s why our Southport Life Skills group…

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    Tropical Cyclone Alfred - Weather Update

    After a weekend of extreme weather, we want to acknowledge and thank you for your understanding…

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  • A group of people sitting around a table talking and laughing

    Do you want to know where fun and accessible venues are near you?

    Whats Doing…

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  • A phone showing the Vacayit app, with a computer behind it showing the Vacayit website

    Say hello to Vacayit!

    Vacayit is the ultimate…

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  • A person in a racing wheelchair crossing the finish line at GCM

    CPL’s partnership with Gold Coast Marathon

    CPL – Choice, Passion,…

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  • A laptop showing the Alvie website

    Introducing Alvie, the ultimate friendship app

    Alvie, the ultimate friendship-fostering app for people with disability.

    …
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  • Houses with fairy lights on the outside

    Supported Independent Living Homes Deck the Halls!

    It’s that magical time…

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    CPL Announced as Brisbane Festival's Access and Inclusion Partner for 2023

    Following on from a hugely successful 2022, CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is delighted to …

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    NAIDOC Week 2023 - Launching our new RAP

    This week is NAIDOC Week, where we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal…

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  • Two people wearing flannel shirts walking through a wood

    Trek Challenge 2023

    Trek Challenge is back for 2023! ⛰️ 🥾

    You know what that means?

    It's…

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  • A lady giving a demonstration on how to puree food

    What is Dysphagia?

    Dysphagia is a medical condition where a person has difficulty swallowing food or liquid. This…

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  • A man in a grey t-shirt singing into a microphone

    The search is on for Queensland's most accessible live music venue!

    This year’s QMusic…

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  • IIF 2022 grant recipients

    Inclusion Impact Fund - Applications now open

    Applications are now open for round 2 of the Inclusion Impact Fund!

    We are…

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  • Two ladies sat with Christmas baubles in front of them

    International Epilepsy Day - End the Stigma

    It is estimated that more than 50 million people are living with epilepsy around the world. To…

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    Close the Care Gap - World Cancer Day

    The theme for this year’s World Cancer Day is “…

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  • A man stanidng in a car park wearing orange hi vis

    The Power of Diversity in Businesses!

    Businesses are missing out if they don't consider people with…

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  • A group of people stood in front of a sparkly gold background. They're all smiling and holding a sign which says "100% raised"

    Giving Day 2022 - Thank You Everyone

    On Thursday 24 November 2022 we hosted our second…

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  • Bradley sitting in teh backyard of his new home in his wheelchair

    The journey to living independently

    The journey to living independently for someone with a disability isn’t as simple as going to an…

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  • A bird's eye view of a person at a desk. There is a laptop, note pad and pen and a plant.

    Scholarship helps Dana help others

    Kalbar resident…

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    CPL Group Advisory Board

    The CPL Group Advisory Board is a group of people with lived…

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  • Dale pictured in profile, looking at his communication device

    Dale gets kids talking about disability

    Dale Gonelli is dedicated to his work advocating for inclusion and building connections…

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  • Reconciliation artwork tile

    CPL Group rolling out Traditional Place Names

    National Reconciliation Week…

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  • Scott in hi visibility clothing standing in the front doorway of his house

    Easter fundraising appeal success

    This Easter we introduced Scott to our community.

    Scott has an Intellectual Disability…

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  • A person in a backwards cap smiling and walking along a bush trail

    Trek Challenge 2022

    The Trek Challenge is back for 2022 and it is bigger than ever!

    Last year the Trek…

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  • Young girl uses iPad speech device at Camp Have a Chat

    Communication is key

    We spoke to Deb Burmester, a Senior Speech Pathologist, about what it means to live with complex…

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  • Rhys with a group of people in red giving day t-shirts holding a large sign shoing 100% target reached

    CPL Giving Day - thank you!

    On 3 December 2021, CPL held its very first Giving Day.

    Coinciding with International…

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  • A person picking up a plastic bottle with a long pair of rubbish tongs

    ReCollect – recycling (and donating to CPL) made easy

    In celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Recycling Week, we are excited to share CPL's…

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  • Blue washed image of And Snelling performing in Happy-Go-Wrong

    Undercover Artist Festival is coming!

    Promising bold, daring, and iconic shows from national and local artists, …

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  • Two people wearing red Christmas shirts and hats

    Best Accessible Christmas Gifts

    Your guide to accessible presents this holiday season.

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  • Cookies with the CPL and Cootharinga North Queensland logos on a purple background

    Welcome Cootharinga North Queensland

    Today we welcome Cootharinga North Queensland to the CPL family! 

    As of 1 July,…

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    Change of CPL Auditors

    Important information for CPL Members regarding CPL Auditor Partnership…

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    CPL response to Coronavirus

    The Australian Government has announced the activation of the Australian Health Sector Emergency…

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  • Rhys and Matt with Cootharinga volunteers at Babinda

    CPL & Cootharinga merger announcement

    Today, CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is pleased to announce that the Members of Cootharinga North…

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  • Matt Kinnane and Rhys Kennedy

    CPL & Cootharinga North Queensland intention to merge

    Today, Cootharinga North Queensland and CPL – Choice, Passion, Life – have announced their…

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    CPL Director recognised in 2020 Australia Day Honours

    CPL Director Ken MacDonald has been recognised in the 2020 Australia Day Honours, awarded a…

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  • Duyen and Mylestones staff member, two women wearing glasses and smiling

    Leading the charge for accessibility

    Meet the people in our community ensuring inclusion is always part of the conversation…

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  • Man in a wheelchair on a garden path, trees, gazebo and other people in the background

    A Garden Blitz

    Our CPL Redcliffe service – or Cascade Place, as it is affectionately known – recently hosted…

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    Top tips for accessible travel

    Whether it’s cruising around the Greek islands, flying to Fiji or a staycation in your own…

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  • Aerial performance artist Lauren Watson

    CPL and Access Arts are joining forces!

    We love sharing good news and today we get to make an exciting announcement - CPL and Access…

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    Mother's Day: Peta shares her message for mums

    By Peta, Shai's mum

    As a mum, the best gift I can ever ask for is a happy…

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    Inclusion Works!

    In March, the Board of Inclusion Works! voted on a resolution to dissolve the organisation and…

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  • Support worker and client at Ipswich picnic

    Statement on Royal Commission

    CPL – Choice, Passion, Life supports the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence,…

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  • Lochlan Thomas - Boccia

    Looking for an accessible sport to get involved in?

    It’s no secret that getting involved in sports is a great way to improve your fitness, meet new…

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  • Paul O'Dea - National Day of Action Against Bullying

    Paul speaks up about bullying

    Today is National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, and we wanted to get involved by…

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  • EJ CPL Client - International Womens Day

    International Women’s Day at CPL

    There may be bias at play, but we think we’ve got a pretty great community of strong-minded,…

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  • Bob and Denise

    Valentine's Day: The love story of Bob and Denise

    There’s lots of ways people meet their partner – it could be at the gym, at school, through…

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  • Young girl smiling at Camp Have a Chat

    Thumbs up for Accessibility Emojis!

    Whether you love them or hate them – emojis have become a huge part of how we communicate. We…

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    Changes to the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) 

    Everything you need to know about the changes to the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS…

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    Welcome to 2019!

    Here we are in a new year and it’s a great feeling to look ahead and see a clean slate full of…

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    How artists with a disability make their mark

    Those who choose to create art certainly have their struggles, whether it’s with creativity,…

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    Three things you should know before travelling these holidays

    It’s an exciting time of year and the countdown to the start of holidays is almost in single…

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  • Billie Lewis-Cassidy

    Expert Opinion: Employment After School

    The end of school can often be filled with stress, anxiety and worry about what the future…

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  • Paralympian Jamie Booth

    Queensland teen's plans for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

    Jamie Booth has been with CPL since she was three years old. Now, she is 17 and chasing her…

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