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Refugee Week

Refugee Week, 15-21 June, promotes greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face, and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community.

Do you reflect on your own bias and perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers?
How do you link families with local refugee and asylum seeker supports, and community programs?
What reasonable adjustments might be required to support children from a refugee background?

Available

Orbi-Turn

  • Standing
  • Description

    This equipment is designed for caregivers to facilitate standing and seat-to-seat transfers while minimizing the risk of injury to themselves or the child.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Enables transfer to and from changing facilities in a safe and respectful manner
    • Supports individual children’s hygiene needs
    • Encourages increased independence in self-help skills

    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 be used indoors and outdoors however needs to be stored indoors

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD