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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

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

    CAP T-Stool

    This T-Stool is a height-adjustable stool that can be used to increase a child’s sense of balance, body awareness and postural stability. This may increase their ability to watch, listen, focus and attend.

    • Seating
    T Stool IMG 2164
    Available

    Firefly GoTo Seat and Base

    The Go-To seat is a portable seat with extra upper body postural support to assist children by making daily tasks easier, ensuring they do not miss out.


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    Firefly Go To Seat