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

March, 2010

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 Kayak for Kids scores a win

The third Lifestart Kayak for Kids was again greeted by wonderful weather as over 700 participants took to the water to paddle all or part of the 17.5km course. At last count the fundraising income for the day was $183,216.45 after off-line donations are taken in to account, just $16,783.55 short of the target of $200,000. Fundraising for Kayak for Kids officially closes at the end of April. Results and photos from the event will be available at the end of the week on www.kayakforkids.com.au. Lifestart extends a big “thank you” to all those people involved, including those who paddled, fundraised or volunteered their time to ensure the success of the day.

Posted by Lifestart on March 30, 2010 | March | Comments Off

Therapy Support

Nepean Centre located at St Mary’s

Permanent Part Time position

Locum Position: 1 year contract replacing Maternity Leave

14 hours / week

Download Position Description here

Applications close: Friday 9 April 2010

POSITION FILLED

Occupational Therapist

Nepean Centre located at St Mary’s

Permanent Part Time position

15 hours / week

Download Position Description here

Applications close: Friday 18 June 2010

Lifestart Family Picnic

All Lifestart families and friends are reminded that they are welcome to attend the family picnic that is being held at Clontarf Reserve as part of Kayak for Kids on Sudnay 28th March. The picnic is generously sponsored by Baiada Select Poultry and runs from 10am to 2pm. There will be a jumping castle, face painter, clown and live entertainment. All families are also welcome to enjoy a delicious Baiada chicken kebab and drink - get your coupon from the Lifestart stand. Our thanks to Manly Lions and Baiada volunteers for staffing the bar-b-cue and picnic activities.

Posted by Lifestart on March 14, 2010 | March | Comments Off