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

January, 2010

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 welcomes new CEO

New Lifestart Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Becker took up the reins on Monday 11th January. Sue brings a wealth of experience to Lifestart, including twenty one years as General Manager of Windgap Foundation Limited, an organisation providing early intervention, employment, accommodation and day program services for people living with intellectual or multiple disabilites across the eastern Sydney region. We all welcome Sue and look forward to a great 2010!

Lifestart welcomes all families and supporters to 2010

All the staff at Lifestart send a big welcome to 2010 to all our families and supporters and trust you had (or are continuing to have!) a happy and enjoyable holiday season. A few important dates to remember for 2010 are

 Wednesday 27th January: branches re-open

Monday 1st February: programs begin

Sunday 28th March: Kayak for Kids

For further information on any of these contact the Lifestart Head Office on 9807 9700.