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Early Learning Matters Week

Organised by Early Childhood Australia (ECA), Early Learning Matters Week runs this year from 18-24 August and is an opportunity to start and continue meaningful conversations about the importance of early learning in the development and wellbeing of children.


We invite you to join us for a week-long celebration of the incredible journey of early learning and its profound impact on children, families and communities.


How will you advocate for children’s right to play?

Available

Firefly Splashy

  • Seating

    • Description

    Splashy is a bath seat that can also be used for messy activities. It is a portable, lightweight and supportive seat where the child sits low enough to be able to enjoy activities at ground level.


    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation for floor-based play or group experience

    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    • This chair can be used in the sandpit

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this seat 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 whether this chair provides appropriate support for the child and appropriate timeframes for use of the chair

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors and in wet or sandy areas but must be stored indoors to minimise surface damage.
    • The chair needs to be regularly brushed clean to keep dirt and sand out of the moving mechanisms

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Unavailable

    Leckey PAL Classroom Chair

    The Leckey Pal Chair is appropriate for children between the ages of one and twelve years with mild to moderate postural needs. This chair is designed to provide improved stability which helps reduce fatigue.

    The chair also comes with an optional tray and footplate.

    • Seating
    Leckey PAL Classroom Seat
    Available

    Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base

    The Rifton Activity Chair is a clinical positional chair, adapted to provide customised active seating for the child. The Hi/Lo base enables the chair to be adapted to a variety of tasks.

    • Seating
    Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base