CPL was formed in 1948 by a group of concerned parents to provide services that were not otherwise available from other community agencies.

Today, CPL is the largest non-government disability services provider for people with a physical disability in Queensland. It currently assists more than 3000 people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and is supported through fundraising activities, support from the community, the corporate sector and State and Federal Governments.

CPL spends millions of dollars a year to provide services to assist thousands of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities to reach their goals. These goals may include educational attainment, independent living, meaningful employment and participating and contributing within the wider community.

While support needs vary through the different stages of life, CPL gives particular emphasis to early intervention, providing targeted services at an early age which are fundamental in realising or maximising future life opportunities.

Support may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work services. Other support provided by CPL include technology and equipment services, therapy and career support and in-home and community access support.

Communities are now recognising the contributions made by people with disabilities as their co-workers, friends, parents, neighbours and classmates.