lifestart.org.au Wordpress site

March, 2007

Lifestart - Helping special kids. An early childhood intervention program for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, delays in development, or at risk of delay. Based in Sydney, Lifestart is a parent co-operative providing a family-centred approach to the needs of children with disabilities and their families. It is based on the concept of partnerships between parents and professionals.

Further Funding for Lifestart School Age Services in Northern Sydney

Further Funding for Lifestart School Age Services in Northern Sydney

DADHC advised at the end of February that Lifestart School Age Services in Northern Sydney will receive further funding from the NSW Government to continue providing services to children 6 -18 until at least June 2008.

Bob Dewstow, Lifestart’s CEO stated “although we receive Government monies these do not cover the cost of providing the service to these special children and their families – the Sportsman’s Lunch is one of our primary fundraising events and thus crucial to the provision of our services.”

Lifestart will also be focusing on the NSW Government “Stronger Together” program to enhance services to these children over the next 3 -5 years.

Posted by Lifestart on March 7, 2007 | March | Comment: 1

Director of Program & Service Delivery

Position Filled

Lifestart needs your help.

Make your donation count in the life of a family.

Your donation today, means that we can continue to provide support to children with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays, and their families here in Sydney.

All you have to do is fill out our Lifestart Donation Form and:

Fax it to (02) 9807 9600 or
Post it along with your cheque or credit card details to

Lifestart Co-operative Ltd
PO Box 3277
Putney NSW 2112

All donations to Lifestart over $2.00 are Tax Deductible.

For more information call Lifestart Head Office on (02) 9807 9700. Thank you for your support!

“I was attending my local playgroup, and my son was not interested in anybody or anything.”

“It was very deflating seeing the other kids laughing and having a great time. I was sad and very teary eyed for the rest of the day after a playgroup session. Then I stumbled upon a newspaper article about a special needs playgroup. Perfect! I thought. Pulling up to the playgroup my son went hysterical when I hopped out the car to an unfamiliar place. He screamed all the way into playgroup and remained that way for the whole 2 hours. I decided to keep returning weekly, knowing that if I gave up going who else would put up with the tantrums. Those tantrums lasted the whole term. Today my son is much better and loves the staff there. It is great support for me also. Talking, sharing ideas and to realise that you definitively aren’t the only one out there going through challenging times.”
Read more of our member stories