Julie and Sam Vidler, who ventured to central China two years ago to provide care to orphans in the region, have set up a cerebral palsy rehabilitation room which is providing previously non-existent treatment to children suffering the condition.

According to Sam Vidler the room could not have been created without support from the Rotary Club which provided $1000 for its setup.

"Physical therapy in this country is still a relatively new discipline, and the families of children with cerebral palsy struggle to obtain good, long-term, affordable care,"he said.

Julie Vidler said the lack of care meant some children were often abandoned.

According to the Vidler's who are currently fostering three children under the age of three with HIV, their next goal will be to start a foster network so other children with the immune disease can be housed and cared for.

For more information or to make a donation visit the Vidler website at www.julesam.com.