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Early Learning Matters Week

Organised by Early Childhood Australia (ECA), Early Learning Matters Week runs this year from 18-24 August and is an opportunity to start and continue meaningful conversations about the importance of early learning in the development and wellbeing of children.


We invite you to join us for a week-long celebration of the incredible journey of early learning and its profound impact on children, families and communities.


How will you advocate for children’s right to play?

Available

Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base

  • Seating

    • Description

    The Rifton Activity Chair is a clinical positional chair, adapted to provide customised active seating for the child. The Hi/Lo base enables the chair to be adapted to a variety of tasks.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation

    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how the chair 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 appropriate timeframes when using the chair
    • Educators should consult the operating manual and therapists as needed
    • As this chair does not place the child on the floor, consider other seating options such as the Jenx Corner Chair, Leckey Advance Bath Chair or Special Tomato Sitter to ensure the child can have opportunities to engage with peers in floor activities

    Size Options (must be specified by therapist)

    • Small

    • Medium

    Accessories (must be specified by therapist)

    • Headrest
    • Footrest
    • Pommel
    • Lateral supports
    • Butterfly Harness
    • Footplate lift
    • Sandals
    • Activity Tray

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors and outdoors in dry areas but must be stored indoors when not in use

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Firefly Splashy

    Splashy is a bath seat that can also be used for messy activities. It is a portable, lightweight and supportive seat where the child sits low enough to be able to enjoy activities at ground level.

    • Seating
    Firefly Splashy
    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
    Available

    CAP Posture Chair

    This seat is appropriate for children with a variety of positioning needs. It provides comfort and can help the child to feel more secure and stable. This seat comes with sliders on wheels to move around the environment.

    The seat height is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the legs. Accessories are available to alter seat depth, back angle and lumbar support

    • Seating
    CAP Posture Chair