lifestart.org.au Lifestart charity helping early childhood intervention and school age services

September, 2008

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.

Lifestart Family Picnic

The annual Lifestart Family Picnic is on from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 16th November at Castle Hill Showground (off Doran Drive). All Lifestart families are invited and it is free to attend. The day is sure to be lots of fun with a jumping castle, clowns, pony rides, chicken kebab bar-b-cue and lots more. Bookings are essential and to do so call Marion Trabe on 9890 5428.

Lifestart Dads’ Weekend Away

The annual Lifestart Dads’ Weekend Away will be on the weekend of 28th, 29th & 30th November staying at ‘The Grange’ in Mt Victoria in the Blue Mountains. This is a ‘time out’ weekend with activities being whatever you want to make them: be it golf, bushwalking or simply lazing about. It’s also a great opportunity to meet with other Lifestart dads. Cost is $50 which covers food & accommodation. For further information or to book contact your local Area Manager or phone Fiona Phipps on 0422 411 613.

Lifestart Term 4 Expressions Newsletter now available

The latest edition of Expressions, the newsletter for Lifestart families and supporters, is now available. This edition focuses on preparing your child for school in 2009. It also contains an interview with new CEO Andrew Wilson and an article on 2008 Community Father of the Year, Dermot McCutcheon, one of the founders of Lifestart. It also contains information on two important events in November, the ‘Lifestart Family Picnic’ and the ‘Dad’s Weekend Away in the Blue Mountains’. If you would like to receive a copy please contact us on 9807 9700.