New Australian movie The Black Balloon has received the highest number of nominations for this year’s Australian Film Industry Awards with eleven nominations. The film has been described as “a warm-hearted drama about a family whose lives are dominated by an autistic teenager.”
Lifestart has a specialised library for use by families and staff. The number of books it contains has increased significantly over past years courtesy of wonderful support from the St George Foundation. The library’s titles cover most acpects of disability, collaborative practices and therapy in education. Recent titles include “Supporting & Strengthening Families”, “Magic with Music” and “Collaborative Teaming”. For further information contact Liz Leggett on 9807 9700.
Lifestart parent Damian Percy has opened his doors for business and hopes to provide many dollars of support for charities such as Lifestart. Titled The Charity WineShop, the internet-based business donates $20 from every case of wine sold to the charity chosen by the purchaser. With Christmas fast approaching, a visit to The Charity WineShop is a great way to stock up on quality wine for the festive season and assist Lifestart at the same time. Go to the Shopping with Lifestart page for more information.
(Damian and Terri Percy’s son Callum has Down Syndrome and they attend the Lifestart Northern Beaches Centre.)
The Charity Wine Shop provides an opportunity to purchase excellent wines wine at competitive prices while assisting Lifestart. $20 for every case purchased through the Lifestart page on their website is donated to Lifestart.
Lifestart families (both current and past) and Lifestart supporters are all invited to inspect the new Lifestart Nepean premises at 8-10 Carinya Avenue on Tuesday 28 October. The program for the day is
10:30am to 11:30am view children’s playgroup
11:30am to 12noon meet with Lifestart parents and children
12noon official opening - Penrith Mayor
12:30pm to 1:30pm light lunch and centre inspection
For further enquiries or to register your attendance contact Lifestart Nepean on 9623 2100.
Lifestart Nepean is holding an Open Day on Tuesday 28 October at its new premises in Carinya Street, St Marys. The premises, a former Occasional Care Centre, have been made possible by the generosity of Penrith Council and the Nepean community. See Events for more details.
