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International Day of Families celebrates the importance of families in society. It highlights the vital role families play in nurturing individuals and communities, promoting social cohesion, and contributing to overall well-being. Families come in all shapes and sizes, encompassing various cultural backgrounds, traditions, and structures. International Day of Families is a time to celebrate this diversity and recognise that the essence of family extends beyond biological ties. 


How could you become more aware of each family’s cultural perspectives?

 

Are you aware of each family’s goals for their child and are you working towards these together?

 

How are differences between a family’s child rearing practices and the service’s policies respected?

 

 

Available

CAP Posture Chair

  • Seating
  • Description

    This seat is appropriate for children with a variety of positioning needs. It provides comfort and can help the child to feel more secure and stable. This seat comes with sliders on wheels to move around the environment.

    The seat height is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the legs. Accessories are available to alter seat depth, back angle and lumbar support

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Assists the educator in providing support for a range of activities

    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    • Can be used as a chair alone, or by extending the inner legs, enabling the child to be at a similar height dependent on experience

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this chair 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 chair
    • Educators should consult the operating manual and therapists as needed

    Size Options (must be specified by therapist)

    • Preschool
    • Primary

    Accessories (must be specified by therapist)

    • Head rest
    • Foot rest
    • Pommel
    • Lateral supports
    • Adjustable back
    • Hip guides

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors and outdoors in dry areas but must be stored indoors when not in use

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD