While many were enjoying their recent holidays at the beach, staff and kids from our Transition Therapy Program (TTP) were hard at play preparing themselves for starting school in 2009. Eleven children attended, arriving in their school uniforms, bags … and lots of energy. Being exposed to larger groups, lining up, responding to the bell and eating lunch outside were all exciting experiences. We wish all our kids starting school and their families the very best.
(TTP operates out of Lifestart Eastern Sydney. For more information contact Lauren on 9344 4081.)
Lifestart provides transdisciplinary parent - centered education, support and intervention services for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Lifestart is a listed service provider for the Early Intervention Service Provider Panel, for the Helping Children with Autism package funded by the Australian Government through Departments of Families, Housing, learning Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
Lifestart has staff qualified and experienced in working with autism and in early intervention including speech pathologists, occupational therapists and special educators.
Family-based programs support behaviour and social/emotional skills, as well as therapy support for communication and sensory motor development.
If you would like more information about the Helping Children With Autism Funding Package
please call our Head Office (02) 9807 9700
or contact us here.
Please download our ‘Courses and Fee Schedule’ here
Cumberland Prospect Centre - Baulkham Hills
Permanent Position - 22.8 hours/week
Please download a Position Description here
Applications close 23 January, 2009
Position filled
Nepean Centre - St Mary’s
Permanent Position 34 hours per week
Flexible hours - opportunity to Job Share
Essential: 3 years experience working in Early Intervention
Experience in Case Management, Hanen trained - highly regarded
Please download the Position Description here
Applications close: 13 March, 2009
Position Filled
Musica Viva presents the Sydney Soloists
Sunday 22 February 2009
Knox Grammar School Historic Chapel
4pm – 6.30pm
$100 per ticket - unique event (only 200 seats)
Lifestart would like to invite all our families and supporters to a very special fundraising concert generously organised by Ann & Brooks Wilson.
On Sunday 22 February Musica Viva will present the renowned Sydney Soloists performing in the historic chapel of Knox Grammar School.
The featured musicians will be Bernadette Bolkus (piano), Natsuko Yoshimoto (vioin), Patrick Murphy (cello) and Christine Leonard (saxaphone), who will present a selection of chamber music for quartet, trio, duet and solo artist.
The concert will be recorded for broadcast by 2MBS FM. The performance begins at 4pm and will be followed by champagne and hors d’ouvres, finishing at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $100 inclusive and there are only 200 seats available for this unique event, so please book early by phoning Lifestart on
(02) 9807 9700 to ensure your attendance.
Welcome to the New Year and a very exciting 2009. We would like everyone to mark these dates in your diaries
1. Lifestart centres reopen on Tuesday 27 January. (If your child has received placement you will receive notification direct from your centre. If you have any questions prior to your centre opening, contact Lifestart head office on 9807 9700.)
2. Lifestart volunteer training on 10, 17 & 24 February (see Blog below)
3. The Late Summer Afternoon Concert for Lifestart on Sunday 22 February & Kayak for Kids on Sunday 29 March (see Events page)
From everyone at Lifestart we wish you a happy and healthy 2009.
