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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

Mobile Floor Hoist

  • Toileting

    • Description

    Manual handling and transfers have the potential to cause strain and injury for both the educator and child.

    The use of hoists can reduce the risks associated with manual transfers.

    Models available:

    • Invacare Birdie
    • Invacare Birdie Compact
    • Alto Lift

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Enables transfer to and from changing facilities in a safe and respectful manner
    • Supports individual children’s hygiene needs

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider children’s health, hygiene, privacy and dignity when using any toileting aids

    • Educators should consult therapists and families when determining which toileting aids will be most suitable for a child and to promote safe lifting

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can only be used indoors

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Nuvo Petite Children's Toilet Platform

    This equipment is designed to enable users to sit on a standard or infant toilet and sit with their feet flat on a smooth, level surface. The lightweight platform can be easily moved when not in use.
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    Nuvo petite toilet platform
    Available

    CAP Toilet Step/s

    The Cap Lite Step and Rail is primarily designed to assist children with limited balance or short stature to transfer safely onto and off the toilet as well as providing support whilst sitting on the toilet.

    The Cap Lite Step and Rail can also be used to enable a child to access other facilities such as washbasins.

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    CAP Lite Toilet Step
    Available

    CAP Access Steps

    The CAP Access Steps are designed to assist children with limited balance or short stature, to transfer safely onto change tables, or to assist with accessing wash basins etc. The steps can also provide support for other activities.

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    CAP Access Steps