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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?

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Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer

  • Standing

    • Description

    The Pacer is a specialised gait trainer helping to achieve correct positioning, providing the dynamic weight-bearing and weight-shifting needed for a more natural gait pattern and easier stepping.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Increase opportunities to participate independently with peers in experiences where children are standing
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences
    • Supports the child’s body allowing the upper limbs to be free
    • Enables the child to experience the environment at the same level as their peers

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how the gait trainer will be used, in terms of routines and staffing within the care environment, to maximise children’s participation in the program and facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about appropriate timeframes when using the gait trainer

    Storage and use

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

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

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    Hoggi Flux

    The Hoggi Flux is a sturdy yet very light-weight framed posterior walking aid, promoting safe walking movement.

    • Standing
    FLUX Size 2 1
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    Nimbo Posterior Walker

    The Nimbo Posterior Walker supports the child from behind, requiring them to adopt a more upright posture and help promote trunk extension. With a sturdy yet lightweight aluminium frame, all adjustments are tool-free.

    • Standing
    Nimbo
    Available

    Orbi-Turn

    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.

    • Standing
    Orbi turner