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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.

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Leckey Squiggles Seating System

  • Seating

    • Description

    This fully adjustable chair is designed for children between 1 and 5 years. The chair is on castor wheels for ease of movement around the environment.

    This chair can be lowered or raised to enable participation across a range of experiences at a table. It provides a range of head, trunk, leg and foot support. The chair is not designed to be lowered to floor level.

    Inclusion Possibilities

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

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how the chair 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 appropriate timeframes when using the chair

    • Educators should consult the operating manual and therapists as needed

    • As this chair does not place the child on the floor, consider other seating options such as the Jenx Corner Chair, Cap Corner Chair or Special Tomato Sitter to ensure the child can have opportunities to engage with peers in floor activities

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors and outdoors in dry areas but must be stored indoors when not in use

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    CAP Corner Chair

    The Cap Corner Chair is an adjustable floor-based chair for infants and young children. It comes in two sizes and has an adjustable-height back.

    The corner shape of this chair helps with body positioning and head support.

    • Seating
    CAP Corner Chair
    Available

    Jenx Nursery Table

    A large, plastic tray that can be used flat, angled or as an easel. The table works well in conjunction with a corner seat.

    Various sizes available to suit children from the ages of 9 months to 6 years.


    • Seating
    Jenx Nursery Table
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    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