2010 August

August, 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 and the NSW Premier, the Hon. Kristina Keneally launch the Play for Kids project

On Wednesday 25th August The Hon. Kristina Keneally will launch the Lifestart Play for Kids project at Luna Park’s My Clubhouse.

The Lifestart Play for Kids project will highlight the importance of play for connecting children with disabilities and their families and play for learning. Play for Kids will also raise community awareness of how play creates conectedness in our community generally, builds bridges and about how children with disabilities and developmental delay and grow through play and fun.

The Premier will be joined by the Hon. Peter Primrose MLC, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Disability and the Hon. Barbara Perry MP , Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health), Acting Minister for Juvenile Justice.

Lifestart families, Chairman Andrew Wilson, CEO Suzanne Becker and many Lifestart supporters are also attending.

Posted by Lifestart on August 23, 2010 | August | Comments Off

Marketing Co-ordinator

This pivotal role forms part of the senior management team and is an opportunity to develop new marketing, communications and fundraising programs.

3 days per week

Please download a position description here

Applications close: 27 August 2010

POSITION FILLED

Branch Liaison Officer

A new position, to work with families in Lifestart’s 7 branches to develop and sustain networking, fundraising and volunteering activities in the local community

2 days per week (or other flexible arrangements)