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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

Senseez Vibrating Cushion

  • Sensory

    • Description

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

    While they’re great for any kids with energy, the Senseez sensory cushions make ideal special needs cushions, especially for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder. The vibrating cushions can calm kids who need more sensory feedback or help train hypersensitive kids to tolerate more sensations.

    Inclusion Possibilities

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

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about the types of sensory experiences a child may be seeking or avoiding and how this may impact the child’s participation and engagement
    • Educators should consider how sensory equipment will be used within the care environment to support children’s participation in the program and facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consider talking with all children about how and why sensory equipment is used at the service

    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

    Maze Balance Board

    This balance board has many developmental benefits that can be achieved as children combine their problem-solving skills along with balance, strength and coordination, to rotate the ball through the maze on the board.
    • Sensory
    Maze
    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