CRF grant to support growth of RaceRunning; the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
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CRF grant to support growth of RaceRunning; the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy

Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements, such as the ability to walk, run and maintain balance.
Sport Therapy for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of RaceRunning
2022 Research Grant

Sport Therapy for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Exploring changes in psychosocial and functional performance for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy with 12 weeks of RaceRunning

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Kade Davison Funding Amount: $55,964 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often experience feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression due to
Novel linkage to study childhood disability and the genetic and non-genetic causes of cerebral palsy
2021 Research Grant

Novel linkage to study childhood disability and the genetic and non-genetic causes of cerebral palsy

Chief Investigator: Dr Jesia Berry Research Area: Improving children’s mental health and the impact of developmental disorders. Community Based Study. Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $96,480 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview:
2020 Research Grant

Can robotic technology assist children with cerebral palsy after botulinum toxin injection?

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Remo Russo Research Area: Improving children’s mental health and the impact of developmental disorders. Clinical Study Funding Amount: $94,724 Recipient: Women’s and Children’s Health Network Overview:
2016 Research Grant

A randomised controlled trial on the impact of the Paediatric WalkAide (a drop-foot stimulator) on advanced motor skills and physical activity participation in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Chief Investigator: Ms Kerry Evans Funding Amount: $74,920 Recipient: Novita Children’s Services Overview: Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) often have ankle control issues in one leg, with weakness/spasticity that