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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

Ring-around Bells Switch Toy

  • Sensory

    • Description

    Encourages listening and grasping skills while increasing eye-hand coordination. When activated, the colourful bells twirl around sounding the musical scale and making the LED lights blink. Switch-adapted.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports participation in play or group experiences
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this item will be used within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and to facilitate peer interaction

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise damage

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Senseez Vibrating Cushion

    These colourful, lightweight, fun-shaped vibrating cushions offer a gentle sensation when they are squeezed or sat on, relaxing, calming or soothing the body.
    • Sensory
    Senseez cushion
    Available

    Service Sensory Aid Loans

    Whole of care environment sensory aids are also available from the Specialist Equipment Library to support the inclusion of children. These items do not require a therapist recommendation, however, Inclusion Professionals will support educators to critically reflect and use the Strategic Inclusion Plan to identify the specific loan items that address barriers to inclusion.

    • Sensory
    Service sersory loans
    Available

    Big Red Switch

    Big Red Switch provides a large 12.7cm activation surface. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red Switch is great for children with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities, who require a larger target area.
    • Sensory
    Big Red Switch