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

November, 2008

Lifestart, a registered charity, provides early childhood intervention and school aged services to children with additional needs, including Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and rare genetic disorders. Lifestart provides a family centred approach to meeting the needs of children living with disability and their families.  It is based on the concept of partnership with children, families and carers to assist and empower them to participate meaningfully and inclusively in our community.

Lifestart TTP Program up and running in Eastern Sydney

The Lifestart TTP Program (Therapy Transition Program) has been operating since the beginning of Term 3 as part of our Eastern Sydney centre.  The program works with children preparing to attend mainstream school the following year and there are currently 17 children in the program. TTP Co-ordinator Lauren Mills said: “Term 4 is a very busy time with a lot of nervous parents - but all the children are enjoying their first visits to their new schools. The staff at all the schools have been very helpful and welcoming.”

For further information on the TTP Program contact Lauren Mills on 9315 5436.

Lifestart Christmas Cards now on sale

Lifestart Christmas cards, beautifully drawn by our Lifestart special kids, are now on sale. To view the cards and for details on how to order them go to our ‘Shopping With Lifestart’ page.

Lifestart Nepean celebrates new centre

The new Lifestart Nepean centre was officially launched by Penrith Councillor John Thain on Tuesday 28 October. Located in the former St Marys Occasional Care Centre in Carinya Aveneue, the new premises have been provided courtesy of Penrith Council and Clr. Thain was instrumental in assisting Lifestart gain Council support.