International Day of Families celebrates the importance of families in society. It highlights the vital role families play in nurturing individuals and communities, promoting social cohesion, and contributing to overall well-being. Families come in all shapes and sizes, encompassing various cultural backgrounds, traditions, and structures. International Day of Families is a time to celebrate this diversity and recognise that the essence of family extends beyond biological ties.
How could you become more aware of each family’s cultural perspectives?
Are you aware of each family’s goals for their child and are you working towards these together?
How are differences between a family’s child rearing practices and the service’s policies respected?
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.
Educators should consult with therapists and parents about appropriate timeframes when using the chair
Educators should consult the operating manual and therapists as needed
The Firefly Scooot Mobility Rider has three modes. It enables the child to crawl with tummy support, to scoot along using their legs while sitting upright or, when the wheels are attached, to self-propel using their arms.
This equipment is designed for children aged between 2 and 6 years.
The HowdaHUG is a chair that embraces the child, providing deep sensory input where required to maintain calm and focus.
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.
