The number of people born with cerebral palsy in Australia has dropped by a third over the past decade, and the severity of the brain disorder has become milder, according to a new report.

Along with the decline in those born with the condition, advancements in technology that have increased accessibility to careers has left many living with cerebral palsy celebrating.

Cerebral palsy affects more than 37,000 Australians and is a static lesion or injury to the brain that primarily affects movement and posture, which impacts actions like walking and speaking.

An Australian Cerebral Palsy Register report revealed the rate has dropped from 1 in 500 children to 1 in 700 over the past 10 years.

The reduction in cerebral palsy rates can be attributed to medical improvements, said Roslyn Boyd, the scientific director of the Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre.

"It's probably [attributable] to improved maternal care, improved ante-natal care, and better care of small babies that are born early," Professor Boyd said.

"We have some interventions like magnesium sulphate which is given to [at-risk] mothers [in] labour, and caffeine to give to babies which improves their brain protection."

Professor Roslyn Boyd says medical advances have resulted in the rates of cerebral palsy dropping by 30 per cent in the past decade. ( Supplied: Roslyn Boyd )

"We've got new things that we're testing at the moment such as creatinine, melatonin, and stem cells … to see if we can repair that early injury."

Professor Boyd also said the "severity of the disability has become milder".

"This is really, really good news for everybody," she said.

"For families, for clinicians, even for society and the government, because the cost of looking after someone with cerebral palsy over their lifetime is around $2 million.

"It's the most exciting news we've had in cerebral palsy for the past 20 or 30 years."

Excitement spreads to those with cerebral palsy

Coopers Plains man Mark Halupka, 29, has cerebral palsy and is the presenter of his own disability sports radio show, 'Markability', that promotes athletes of all abilities.

Mr Halupka, who uses assisted technology to convert his thoughts from text to voice, applauded the continuing progress, but said he would like to see increased social acceptance.

"There are so many incredible people dedicating their time to research and provide safer deliveries and births for women," Mr Halupka said.

"It is just amazing, but it would be equally as great if the same speed and progress could be seen in the acceptance and societal inclusion of cerebral palsy and not just the elimination."

Christopher Hills works from home running a technology consulting and video-editing business. ( Supplied: Christopher Hills )

Mainstream technology companies slowly recognising all users

Mooloolah Valley technology consultant and video editor Christopher Hills, 22, also has cerebral palsy.

Sorry, this audio has expired Hear Christopher Hills on the ABC using voice assisted technology

He said while the decline in the rate of the condition is good news, he does not agree that it is the most exciting news in decades.

"The most exciting development recently is that mainstream technology companies are now recognising that not everyone can access the world in the same way," he said.

Mr Hills has more than 2,000 subscribers on YouTube, and his videos simultaneously showcase advancements in assisted technology, as well as his own personality and skill as a video editor.

Christopher Hills is hoping to move into his own purpose-built house in Caloundra. ( Supplied: Christopher Hills )

Where many people may only notice the aesthetic or superficial changes to the apps and programs they use every day, Mr Hills said that over the past five years many accessibility enhancements have been sneaking into operating system updates.

"As a result, chances are good that the laptop sitting in front of you, or the phone that is in your pocket, has been designed so that you can use it, even if you can't see it, hear it, speak to it, or touch it," he said.

"That means I work and play on the same level as everyone else, and my disability is being pushed to the sidelines."

Sky's the limit

Professor Boyd says people like Mr Halupka and Mr Hills are champions of change for making the most of technology and proving that it is possible for people with cerebral palsy to lead good lives and have successful careers.

"Many years ago, people would focus on whether my child would walk or not but that's only part of what families need to worry about these days," she said.

"With motorised wheelchairs, driverless cars, and all sorts of technologies, people don't have to be able to control a vehicle or be able to walk to participate in society.

"Communication is absolutely crucial, and thankfully we now have a lot of good devices that can help produce voice and text for people, and to enable them to have a lot of these IT and technology driven careers."