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Child Protection Week

In 2025, the National Child Protection Week message is ‘Shifting Conversation to Action’.


This year’s theme highlights that while open discussions are crucial, words alone are not enough: we must turn dialogue into meaningful action.


How are you moving beyond conversations to concrete actions that prevent harm, strengthen support systems, and empower communities to actively protect children?


Available

Mirror Balls

  • Sensory

    • Description

    A set of six reflective mirror balls that look identical, but all have individual characteristics. A resource for promoting sensory learning, curiosity and imagination. Made of lightweight, smooth, hardwearing stainless steel.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports participation in play or group experiences
    • Rhythm and music can be used as a sensory tool to help calm or increase levels of arousal enabling increased opportunities for engagement and participation.

    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

    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

    Weighted Lizard 2kg

    These Weighted Lizards are a wonderful and cuddly way to assist with sensory regulation. They can be very helpful for children who are unable to sit still in their chair, are easily distracted, or unable to focus on the task they have been set

    • Sensory
    Weighted Lizard
    Available

    Maze Balance Board

    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.
    • Sensory
    Maze