Social, financial and educational disparities of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) have been highlighted by a recent report by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. 

A message from Dr Marc Seal, Group Leader of the Developmental Imaging research group at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
 
I am proud to lead a group of talented researchers dedicated to finding ways to improve health outcomes for children affected by conditions that are caused by problems in their brain. These conditions include epilepsy, stroke, brain tumours, traumatic brain injury, autism and psychiatric disorders.

For the first time in Australia, genetic carrier screening for three common inherited conditions will be accessible to the public via a simple blood test. The new screening will test for cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy.