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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.

Available

CAP T-Stool

  • Seating

    • Description

    This T-Stool is a height-adjustable stool that can be used to increase a child’s sense of balance, body awareness and postural stability. This may increase their ability to watch, listen, focus and attend.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Can provide support to enable a child to access and participate in seated experiences with their peers
    • Can provide sensory input to help calm or increase levels of arousal to enable increased opportunities for engagement and participation

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this stool 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 stool

    Size Options

    • One size

    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

    Available

    Sloped Writing Board

    An angled writing board can reduce the need for neck and trunk flexion during tabletop activities e.g. writing or reading. This may help where a child has restricted upper body movement and strength (reduces need for reach, promotes functional hand positions for fine motor tasks) or a visual impairment. It promotes a more upright trunk position, good hand position for drawing activities and may reduce eye strain for visual scanning activities.
    • Seating
    • Other
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    Available

    Firefly GoTo Seat and Base

    The Go-To seat is a portable seat with extra upper body postural support to assist children by making daily tasks easier, ensuring they do not miss out.


    • Seating
    Firefly Go To Seat
    Available

    CAP Corner Chair

    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.

    • Seating
    CAP Corner Chair