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

September, 2009

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 has new Principal Sponsor for Kayak for Kids

Trust Logo

Trust Company Limited has taken up the paddle and has joined Lifestart as Principal Sponsor of Kayak for Kids in 2010.  A long established Australian trustee company (est. 1885), Trust has a strong history of supporting the community.

Trust will bring financial support to the event, while staff will participate and also provide volunteer assistance in course management on the day.  General Manager, Estates & Philanthropy Services, Clare Stanford said: “Trust Company is a proud supporter of Lifestart and we are delighted to be involved in Kayak for Kids, an event that everyone in the community can participate in.”

Kayak for Kids 2010 is happening on Sunday, 28 March.  For further information visit the Kayak for kids website.

For further information visit the Trust website

Lifestart Hornsby Branch premises move for Term 4

Lifestart Hornsby will vacate its Ramsay Road premises in Term 4 to allow for renovation work to be undertaken. All activities will be moved to the Turramurra premises at the corner of Eastern & Gilbert Streets, Turrumurra. For further information call 9144 7605.

Lifestart fundraising events in October

Lifestart Luau

Saturday 24th October, Dee Why RSL, 7pm

You are invited to the Lifestart Luau, an evening of fun with great food, great entertainment and dancing. Bring your friends and family and be entertained by celebrity MC Jon Harker and have the opportunity to bidon a host of great auction items ranging from luxury facials and quality wines to great weekend escapes. Tickets $90 Bookings: 9451 9564 (Presented by Lifestart Northern Beaches.)

Lifestart Trivia Night

Saturday 31st October, Randwick Labor Club, 7.00pm

Get together with your friends to test your knowledge and have a laugh. BYO snacks and supper with drinks to be purchased from the bar. To book a table of 10 call Showbiz on (02) 8289 8638 or log on to www.showbiz.com.au/lifestart (Presented by Lifestart Inner West, Eastern Sydney and School Age Services.)