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Early Learning Matters Week

Organised by Early Childhood Australia (ECA), Early Learning Matters Week runs this year from 18-24 August and is an opportunity to start and continue meaningful conversations about the importance of early learning in the development and wellbeing of children.


We invite you to join us for a week-long celebration of the incredible journey of early learning and its profound impact on children, families and communities.


How will you advocate for children’s right to play?

Available

Medifab Gravity Chair

  • Seating

    • Description

    The Gravity Chair is a very supportive foam positioning system to augment postural control for a wide range of individuals.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation in floor-based play or group experiences where children are seated on the floor
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this seat 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 whether this seat provides appropriate support for the child and about appropriate timeframes for use of the seat

    Size Options

    • Small

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors or outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise surface damage.
    • The chair needs to be regularly wiped clean.

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    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
    Available

    Firefly Splashy

    Splashy is a bath seat that can also be used for messy activities. It is a portable, lightweight and supportive seat where the child sits low enough to be able to enjoy activities at ground level.

    • Seating
    Firefly Splashy
    Available

    Sloped Writing Board

    An angled writing board can reduce the need for neck and trunk flexion during tabletop activities e.g. writing or reading. This may help where a child has restricted upper body movement and strength (reduces need for reach, promotes functional hand positions for fine motor tasks) or a visual impairment. It promotes a more upright trunk position, good hand position for drawing activities and may reduce eye strain for visual scanning activities.
    • Seating
    • Other
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