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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

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

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Jenx Monkey Prone Stander

    Standing frames can be used for children who are unable to stand independently.

    This is a prone (forward-tilted) upright standing frame suitable for a child who needs support to stand but may not be able to tolerate a fully upright position. It can be adjusted to accommodate a child from approximately 12 months to 5 years of age.

    • Standing
    Jenx Monkey Stander
    Available

    Jenx Multistander

    Standing frames can be used for children who are unable to stand independently, to keep their body in good alignment and posture.

    The Jenx Multistander is designed for use with children aged between 9 months and 13 years. The frames have an upright design and the height of the frame and leg positions are adjustable without the need to use any tools. A tray comes with this stand, which can be stored when not in use.

    • Standing
    Jenx Multistander
    Unavailable

    R82 Mustang

    The R82 Mustang is anterior/posterior gait trainer for positioning and support while children learn the skills of walking. It features adjustable angle positioning for forward tilt in the anterior configuration, along with full upright support in the posterior configuration.

    • Standing
    Mustang yellow sideview