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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

Maze Balance Board

  • Sensory

    • Description

    This balance board has many developmental benefits that can be achieved as children combine their problem-solving skills along with balance, strength and coordination, to rotate the ball through the maze on the board.

    Inclusion Possibilities

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

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about the types of sensory experiences a child may be seeking or avoiding and how this may impact the child’s participation and engagement
    • Educators should consider how sensory equipment will be used within the care environment to support children’s participation in the program and facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consider talking with all children about how and why sensory equipment is used at the service

    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

    Disc O Sit Cushion

    These cushions can be an effective way to provide children with sensory input while they are seated, as the inflatable material allows children to wriggle.

    • Sensory
    Disc O Sit Cushion
    Available

    Jelly Bean Twist Switch

    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.

    • Sensory
    Jelly Bean Twist Switch