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About the Move
Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is relocating our East Maitland Therapy site to a brand-new, purpose-designed facility designed specifically to meet the needs of our clients.
This move allows us to provide Therapy & Lifestyle services in a modern, fully accessible space that supports a wider range of programs, new technology, and a more comfortable environment for clients and families.
Our goal is to continue improving the quality and accessibility of services for people living with cerebral palsy and similar conditions in the Hunter region.
Our new home will be located at 5 Elwell Close, Beresfield just 10 minutes from our current East Maitland site.
There is ample on-site parking, including accessible bays close to the entrance, and a drop-off zone for clients who require assistance. The facility features automatic doors, wide corridors, and level access throughout.
The East Maitland Therapy site will close towards the end of April 2026, and services will commence from the new Hunter Centre at Beresfield shortly after that. We will confirm exact dates in early 2026. Our team will contact all clients individually to confirm appointment details and ensure a smooth transition.
We don’t expect any disruptions to your services and appointments during this transition period.
Services & Staff
Yes. You’ll continue working with the same therapists and therapy team you know and trust. All current East Maitland team members are relocating to the new Hunter Centre, ensuring continuity of care for every client.
If there are any changes to your regular therapist or appointment schedule, our team will contact you directly and help plan the transition, so your therapy goals remain on track.
Yes, all the services currently offered at our East Maitland site will continue at the new centre. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and therapy programs for school-aged children and adults.
The new Hunter Centre also offers several enhancements and new features, such as:
These improvements will help our team deliver therapy in more creative and effective ways.
You can view all the services being offered from the Hunter centre, Beresfield site on our website.
Yes, our hours will stay the same.
We’ll continue to operate Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with flexible appointment options where possible to suit client, family and school schedules.
Our admin and support teams will also maintain their usual availability to assist with enquiries, scheduling, and NDIS-related questions.
These improvements will help our team deliver therapy in more creative and effective ways.
You can view all the services being offered from the Hunter centre, Beresfield site on our website.
The new centre includes a larger group therapy space and improved gym / sports area, allowing us to expand existing programs and introduce new ones over time.
If you, your child or family member is interested in exploring our group programs, please get in touch.
These improvements will help our team deliver therapy in more creative and effective ways.
You can view all the services being offered from the Hunter centre, Beresfield site on our website.
Access & Transport
Yes, there will be plenty of free on-site parking available for clients and visitors at the new Hunter Centre. This includes dedicated accessible parking bays located close to the main entrance, as well as a drop-off and pick-up zone for clients who need assistance entering or exiting the building.
Absolutely. The new facility has been purpose-designed with accessibility in mind. It features:
Our goal is to ensure the building is welcoming, comfortable, and practical for all clients, families, and staff.
If you or your family member need assistance with transport, please speak to your therapist or our client engagement team.
While CPA doesn’t provide direct transport services, we can:
Our team will work with you to make sure you can continue attending therapy with minimal disruption.
Billing & Appointments
Yes, all your existing bookings, therapy schedules, and goals will transfer automatically to the new Hunter Centre.
Your therapist or client engagement  team member will confirm your next appointment details before the move to ensure everything continues smoothly.
If any small adjustments are needed to accommodate the new location or setup, we’ll contact you directly well in advance.
No, you don’t need to make any changes to your NDIS plan or service agreement because of the move. Your therapy services will continue under the same agreement and funding arrangements.
No, your fees, billing arrangements, and funding structure will remain the same.
The move to the new centre won’t affect your therapy rates, NDIS pricing, or payment method.
If there are any future changes to CPA’s pricing (for example, due to NDIS annual pricing updates), these will be communicated separately and transparently, as usual.
You can continue to contact our Client Engagement Team the same way you do now:
Communication & Support
We’ll make sure you’re informed every step of the way.
Updates about the relocation will be shared through several channels:
We’ll also send a final reminder and moving-day guide closer to the relocation date.
If you have any questions or concerns about how the move might affect your therapy or schedule, please speak directly with your therapist or contact our Client Engagement Team on:
1300 888 378 or ask@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Our team is here to support you and ensure the transition is as smooth and stress-free as possible for you and your family.
Yes! We’ll be hosting a community open day where clients, families, and partners are invited to visit the new centre, meet the team, and explore the new space.
Details, including the date and RSVP process, will be shared closer to the event. We’d love for you to come and see your new centre.
Our top priority is ensuring your therapy continues as smoothly as possible. We’ve planned the relocation carefully to minimise disruption. Your therapy goals, programs, and plans will carry over without interruption.
About the new centre
The new Hunter Centre at Beresfield has been purpose-renovated to provide high-quality, accessible, and inclusive services for people living with cerebral palsy and related conditions.
Some of the exciting new features include:
This move reflects CPA’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities that enhance comfort, accessibility, and outcomes for every client.
Yes, the new centre has been designed with growth and innovation in mind. The extra space and improved layout will allow us to:
As the service grows, we’ll continue to consult with clients and families to ensure our programs meet local needs and priorities.
The new Hunter Centre at Beresfield site isn’t just a new building; it’s a space created with our clients and families in mind. Every design decision, from the room layout to the colour scheme, is being made to ensure the centre feels welcoming, and inclusive.
It’s a place that supports not just therapy and lifestyles programs but connection, between, clients’ families, staff, and the wider CPA community in the Hunter.
