Funded projects

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  Dr Anna Mackey

  Starship Research

  Small project grant - $18,183 - Funding Round: 2025 A

  Understanding health service provision for people living with cerebral palsy in Aotearoa NZ

  Cerebral palsy is a lifelong, childhood-onset neurological condition. It is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood, affecting all aspects of life. There is no cure. Instead, there’s a focus on symptom management and prevention of secondary complications, to maximise health and wellbeing. This project aims to better understand the healthcare services and support available. It will combine information from the NZ Cerebral Palsy Register, ACC and Health NZ to see how services differ, including hospital visits, treatment costs, and access to care. The goal is to identify any unfair differences and help improve services. This information will support advocacy efforts for the Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ, and service planning, to help ensure everyone gets the care they need.