Janelle Burke and her team from Orana Early Intervention (Dubbo) visited the Eastwood branch on Monday 27th July as part of their staff development program. The team were able to observe small groups in action, chat to staff about their roles within Lifestart and meet the families attending preschool and transition to school programs. Janelle commented it was great to visit other early childhood intervention programs to see first hand the similarities between services and get new ideas for running groups and activities. Staff at Lifestart were able to discuss programs Lifestart is running regularly within the centre and across branches e.g. Behaviour and Sleep programs. Lifestart was first stop on a busy schedule of visits for the team, who were also visiting the Spastic Centre, Giant Steps, Pathways and the Shephard Centre during their stay in Sydney.
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The annual Lifestart Winter Ball is being held on Saturday 15th August at Le Montage in Lilyfield. It is hosted by former Olympian and world kayaking champion Shelley Oates-Wilding, who is now in high demand on the celebrity speaking circuit. Entertainment is by the sensational ‘Oh Boy - the Buddy Holly Show’, one of Australia’s premier show bands. Featuring appearances by a host of singers ranging from Dion (’They Call Me The Wanderer’) to Richie Valens to Roy Orbison, this show will have you laughing and dancing till midnight. Auction and raffle items for the evening will range from a signed AC/DC guitar to several short-stay resort holidays around Sydney to a NSW SpeedBlitz Blues cricket bat signed by the 2007/08 Pura Cup Champions. There will also be a wine tasting courtesy of the Charity Wine Shop and Molly’s Cradle Wines. The evening features a three course meal and aperitifs and tickets are $190.
For bookings go to Showbiz or visit our Events page for more details.
When: Saturday 15 August 7pm to midnight
Where: Deahnah’s View Room, Le Montage, 38 Frazer Street, Lillyfield
Compere: Shelley Oates-Wilding Former Olympian, two-time World Surf Ski Champion & five-time World Outrigger Champion
Entertainment: ‘Oh Boy - the Buddy Holly Show’ (including Roy Orbison, Dion, The Big Bopper and more)
Tickets: $190 - includes three course meal served with Molly’s Cradle fine wines
Dress: Lounge Suit
To book for this special evening of celebration go to Showbiz. Click Lifestart Winter Ball Invitation to download and share with friends, family and business colleagues.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Wilson HTM Foundation has made a significant investment in the siblings program being run through the Lifestart Hornsby Branch. As stated by Siblings Australia, siblings can often be overlooked in the treatment of children with special needs, which can lead to feelings of isolation. If this continues, children can become vulnerable to a range of emotional and mental health problems. However, if siblings are acknowledged and connected to sources of support, they are likely to become more resilient. For further information on the Lifestart Hornsby Siblings Program phone 9144 7605.
