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Mental Health Day

Mental Health Day on October 10th is about raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of Mental Health.


How do you support children’s wellbeing every day?


Available

Disc O Sit Cushion

  • Sensory
  • Description

    These cushions can be an effective way to provide children with sensory input while they are seated, as the inflatable material allows children to wriggle.

    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 consult with therapists and parents about the types of sensory experiences a child may be seeking or avoiding and how this may impact the child’s participation and engagement
    • Educators should consider how sensory equipment will be used within the care environment to support children’s participation in the program and facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consider talking with all children about how and why sensory equipment is used at the service

    Storage and use

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

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD