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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day aims to empower children by instilling pride in their heritage and highlighting the importance of their cultural identity as a sacred, strong and valuable asset.


In 1998, the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was established. August 4th is the commemorative birthdate given to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed and displaced from their families, communities, Countries, and Cultures. Whilst birthdays are times to celebrate and create new memories, August 4 is a time for reflection and recognition of all the children who today are known as the Stolen Generation or Stolen Children.


How are you supporting children to be strong in their culture and identity?

Reflect as a team on what you do and do not know about the history, events and injustices of Children’s Day becoming a significant date on the calendar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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CAP Corner Chair

  • Seating

    • Description

    The Cap Corner Chair is an adjustable floor-based chair for infants and young children. It comes in two sizes and has an adjustable-height back.

    The corner shape of this chair helps with body positioning and head support.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation in floor-based play or group experiences where children are seated on the floor
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences
    • Nursery table attachment can be added or removed to maximise participation as needed

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this seat will be used within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and to facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about appropriate timeframes when using the corner chair

    Size Options (must be specified by therapist)

    • 300 - Small
    • 400 - Large
    • 500 - Extra Large

    Specifications can be viewed at https://capfurniture.com.au/product/corner-chair-300/

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors in dry conditions but must be stored indoors to minimise surface damage

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Unavailable

    Firefly Scooot 4-in-1 Mobility Rider

    The Firefly Scooot Mobility Rider can be set up to facilitate movement for a child in multiple ways.

    It enables the child to crawl with tummy support, to scoot along using their legs while sitting upright or, when the detachable wheels are added, to self-propel using their arms.

    This equipment is designed for children aged between 2 and 6 years.

    • Seating
    Firefly Scooot 4 in 1 Mobility Rider
    Unavailable

    Leckey Squiggles Seating System

    This fully adjustable chair is designed for children between 1 and 5 years. The chair is on castor wheels for ease of movement around the environment.

    This chair can be lowered or raised to enable participation across a range of experiences at a table. It provides a range of head, trunk, leg and foot support. The chair is not designed to be lowered to floor level.


    • Seating
    Leckey Squiggles Seating System
    Available

    Firefly Splashy

    Splashy is a bath seat that can also be used for messy activities. It is a portable, lightweight and supportive seat where the child sits low enough to be able to enjoy activities at ground level.

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    Firefly Splashy