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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

Jenx Multistander

  • Standing

    • Description

    Standing frames can be used for children who are unable to stand independently, to keep their body in good alignment and posture.

    The Jenx Multistander is designed for use with children aged between 9 months and 13 years. The frames have an upright design and the height of the frame and leg positions are adjustable without the need to use any tools. A tray comes with this stand, which can be stored when not in use.

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    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Can provide opportunities for children to participate independently with peers in experiences where children are standing
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences
    • Supports the child’s body allowing the upper limbs to be free to use
    • Allows the child to see and access the environment at the same height as their peers when standing

    Things to consider


    • Use of standing frames should only occur for periods of time where the child’s peers are also standing

    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about the amount of time appropriate for use

    • Educators need to plan how standing frames will be used in terms of staffing, routines and experiences within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and interaction with peers

    Size Options (must be specified by therapist)

    • Size 1
    • Size 2

    Accessories

    • Tray

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise surface damage and the stand should be wiped clean after use

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Unavailable

    Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer

    The Pacer is a specialised gait trainer helping to achieve correct positioning, providing the dynamic weight-bearing and weight-shifting needed for a more natural gait pattern and easier stepping.

    • Standing
    Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer
    Available

    Orbi-Turn

    This equipment is designed for caregivers to facilitate standing and seat-to-seat transfers while minimizing the risk of injury to themselves or the child.

    • Standing
    Orbi turner
    Unavailable

    Buddy Roamer Walker

    The Buddy Roamer Walker is a posterior walking aid that provides partial weight-bearing postural support.

    • Standing
    Buddy Roamer Walker