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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

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

    CAP Tilt-in-Space Chair

    The Cap Tilt-in-Space chair is a chair that can grow and adapt for the child, using manual adjustments and tilt functions.

    The chair encourages rest-sit-stand positioning while maintaining support.

    • Seating
    CAP Tilt in Space Chair
    Available

    CAP Inclusion Table

    Cut-out tables allow children to participate in group activities and mealtimes in either seated or standing positions.

    They are also designed to support children requiring the use of additional specialist equipment such as supportive seating and standing frames.

    Tables can be raised or lowered.


    • Seating
    CAP Inclusion Table
    Available

    Wheelie Stool

    The Wheelie Stool can be used by adults supporting children with a disability, to allow them to move closer to the child to assist with an activity. The seat is ergonomically-designed for user comfort.

    • Seating
    Wheelie Stool