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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

Jelly Bean Twist Switch

  • Sensory

    • Description

    The Jelly Bean Twist Switch offers 6.35cm activation surface with tactile and auditory feedback. The switch top can be removed and replaced with the colour of your choice.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports participation in play or group experiences
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this item will be used within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and to facilitate peer interaction

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise damage.

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    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
    Available

    Ring-around Bells Switch Toy

    Encourages listening and grasping skills while increasing eye-hand coordination. When activated, the colourful bells twirl around sounding the musical scale and making the LED lights blink. Switch-adapted.

    • Sensory
    Ring Around Bells switch adapted toy
    Available

    Big Red Switch

    Big Red Switch provides a large 12.7cm activation surface. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red Switch is great for children with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities, who require a larger target area.
    • Sensory
    Big Red Switch