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Child Protection Week

In 2025, the National Child Protection Week message is ‘Shifting Conversation to Action’.


This year’s theme highlights that while open discussions are crucial, words alone are not enough: we must turn dialogue into meaningful action.


How are you moving beyond conversations to concrete actions that prevent harm, strengthen support systems, and empower communities to actively protect children?


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

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Mirror Balls

    A set of six reflective mirror balls that look identical, but all have individual characteristics. A resource for promoting sensory learning, curiosity and imagination. Made of lightweight, smooth, hardwearing stainless steel.
    • Sensory
    Mirror balls
    Available

    Service Sensory Aid Loans

    Whole of care environment sensory aids are also available from the Specialist Equipment Library to support the inclusion of children. These items do not require a therapist recommendation, however, Inclusion Professionals will support educators to critically reflect and use the Strategic Inclusion Plan to identify the specific loan items that address barriers to inclusion.

    • Sensory
    Service sersory loans
    Available

    Blue2 Bluetooth Switch

    The Blue2 Bluetooth Switch provides a modern design with features that make it compatible with all switch accessible apps


    • Sensory
    Blue2 Bluetooth Switch