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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 Eastern Suburbs wants your car boot

Lifestart Eastern Suburbs will be holding their annual Family Fun & Kite Day on Sunday 31 August. This year a special addition will be a car boot market. If you’d like to clear out your garage and help our special kids, contact Area Coordinator Lou Limoges on 9344 4081 to book your space now.

Lifestart Nepean moves into new home

Families and staff in Nepean are starting the new term located in Lifestart Nepean’s new premises at 8-10 Carinya Avenue, St Mary’s (cnr. of Cana Street & Carinya Avenue). The contact number for the centre remains the same on 02-9623 2100. A very excited Area Co-ordinator Deb Emelhain said staff and parents worked hard to refit the centre in time for the new term and that an open day will be held later in the term so they can “show it off”.

 

 

Lifestart Cumberland Prospect Cocktails in July a success

The night of Saturday, 5 July saw 150 guests celebrating Christmas in July in the Westpac corporate offices in Kent Street. With a magnificent view over the lights of Darling Harbour and fine catering courtesy of Westpac Corporate Catering, guests opened their hearts to raise over $70,000 for Lifestart. Guests picked up some bargains from the wonderful array of items on offer and MC Vic Lorusso once again demonstrated his top-class auctioneering skills.

So many people contributed to the success of the evening, but special mention must be made of Karen Titterton who headed the organizing committee and the generous major sponsor Hillross Financial Services. Mention must also be made of Jason Kerr, Naomi Jones, Wine Brothers, Enhanced Entertainment, Divine Events, Harasty’s and all the Lifestart mums and dads, relatives, friends and staff who supported the evening.

Cocktails in July

Picture: l .to r. Theresa Rizk, Peter Rizk, Fiona Phipps, Patrick Haddad, Kate Haddad, Rebecca Betros, Dr. Fred Betros

Lifestart Winter Ball 2008, Acer Arena, Saturday 16th August

The annual Lifestart Winter Ball is here again offering a magical night of fine wine, food and entertainment.

The Parents & Friends organizing committee is hard at work putting together a wonderful night. A special feature of the evening will be a computerised silent auction system that displays bidding progress on items on the large screen. Special sponsorship packages are available and donations to the live and silent auctions are still very welcome. If you can assist please contact Sam on ball2008@lifestart.org.au.

For more information go to Events.

Lifestart Northern Beaches Charity Golf Day & Auction Dinner - June 5 2008

Lifestart Golf Day

Yes, it’s that time of the year again folks! Lifestart Northern Beaches are holding their annual fundraising event to help give our special kids a great start in life!

Treat yourself, friends and business colleagues to 18 holes of golf on the prestigious Monash Golf Course and a gourmet dinner at the picturesque Monash Country Club.

A great day and night for everyone involved. For more information on how you can book for the golf and auction dinner go to Lifestart Events.

Sponsor a Hero: Change a Child’s Life

You can support those competing in the Lifestart Kayak for Kids event on Sunday 30th March. If you can’t personally be there to kayak from Manly to Blues Point you can still show your support by sponsoring one of our heroes.

Just go to Everyday Hero and choose a team or individual to support. Remember, a few dollars from you can make a lifetime of difference for the kids.

Mark

The children and families of Lifestart say thank you.

Time For Golf

For all you mad keen golfers and those who love a social round, Lifestart is holding it’s first golf day for 2008 at Barnwell Park Golf Club in Five Dock. This is a 9 hole competition in a casual atmosphere and will be held on Sunday 9th March.

For details and registration please click here.