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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

Child Lifting Aid Stepping Stool

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    • Description

    Multi-purpose wooden 3 step-up platform to give children 610mm extra height. Children may step up, under supervision, making it easier to lift them. Commonly used to support transfer to changing facilities.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Enables children to be supported in a safe and respectful manner
    • Supports individual children’s hygiene needs
    • Encourages increased independence in self-help skills

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider children’s health, hygiene, privacy and dignity when using any toileting aids

    • Educators should consult therapists and families when determining which toileting aids will be most suitable for a child and to promote safe lifting

    Storage and use

    • This equipment is designed for use in bathrooms and needs to be stored indoors

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD]

    Other Equipment

    Available

    KUBAC Nappy Change Table (Scissor Lift)

    The KUBAC Nappy Change Table greatly reduces back strain associated with lifting children onto nappy change benches.

    The easy, push-button operation is designed specifically for use in early childhood centres.

    The height of the bench can be adjusted to meet wheelchair height for ease of transfer onto change table platform.
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    KUBAC Nappy Change Table
    Available

    Mobile Floor Hoist

    Manual handling and transfers have the potential to cause strain and injury for both the educator and child.

    The use of hoists can reduce the risks associated with manual transfers.

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    Mobile Floor Hoist
    Available

    CAP Access Steps

    The CAP Access Steps are designed to assist children with limited balance or short stature, to transfer safely onto change tables, or to assist with accessing wash basins etc. The steps can also provide support for other activities.

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    CAP Access Steps