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Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register

The Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register (QCPR) is a confidential database of people that have cerebral palsy dedicated to improving the lives of people living with cerebral palsy

We collaborate with the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register and other states to ensure shared research opportunities and reporting is aligned. 

Join the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register and support our researchers to continue enhancing Australia’s understanding of cerebral palsy. 

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Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register

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The Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register (QCPR) is a confidential research organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people living with cerebral palsy.  

We collaborate with the National Australian Cerebral Palsy Register and other states to ensure shared research opportunities and reporting is aligned. 

 

Join the Queensland CP Register and support our researchers to continue enhancing Australia’s understanding of cerebral palsy. 

Our Purpose

To maintain a database of information about people living with cerebral palsy in Queensland to:

Describe the number of people with cerebral palsy in Queensland, their abilities and geographical distribution.

Inform people with cerebral palsy and their families about the scope of cerebral palsy in Queensland.

Assist funders and providers in designing programs to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy. 

Collect, analyse, and present information and link those registrants who give consent with research projects they could participate in. 

Collaborate with other CP Registers in Australia to provide the best possible source of information about cerebral palsy in Australia. 

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Australian Cerebral Palsy Register

Our Queensland register forms a part of the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register, where the data from each state is brought together. 

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Recent Publications

Take a look at the recent reports that describe the prevalence and clinical profile of cerebral palsy in Australia using de-identified data from each of the state and territory Cerebral Palsy Registers.

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How to Register

Registering your details to the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Register will help guide research projects looking into the causes, prevention, treatment, and services that support living with cerebral palsy. Follow the link to learn how to register.