Lifestart is a listed service provider for the Early Intervention Service Provider Panel, for the Helping Children with Autism package, funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Families, Housing, learning Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

Lifestart runs the course More Than Words™ The Hanen Program®, which is a family-focussed intervention program for children with Austism Spectrum Disorder. Lifestart will be running this program across centres in Term 2, so contact your local centre for more information.

To find out more about the Lifestart Autism Packages, go to our AUTISM FUNDING - FaHCSIA page or contact your local Lifestart centre.

On Sunday 29 March nearly 500 participants took to Sydney Harbour to paddle for kids with intellectual disabilities. What a magnificent sight it was, and the final net fundraising outcome will be around $85,000. (Fundraising officially closes on 24 April.) For a full breakdown of places and stunning photos of the event visit the Kayak for Kids home site - results and photos.

There is only one more week to go before Kayak for Kids takes to the waters of Sydney Harbour on Sunday 29 March. Team entries close on Friday 27 March and single or double craft entries close on the day. Interest in the event has been so high that registration will start at 7:00am on the day instead of the advetised 7:30am. For those participating or just supporting the event don’t forget to open you Everyday Hero site. FUNDRAISING FOR KAYAK FOR KIDS CLOSES ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL.

To register visit http://www.kayakforkids.com.au