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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 wishes all families, supporters and staff a happy and safe festive season

Holiday Hours

Branches are now closed and re-open on Wednesday 27th January 2010

Putney Head Office will close on 24th December and re-open on Monday 4th January

Duty Phone (emergencies only): 0421 636 084

Lifestart Special Educator wins award

Lifestart Special Educator Carlyn Galbraith has been awarded a 2009 NEiTA ASG Inspirational State & Territory Teaching Award. This Award is presented to teachers who develop in students a strong and long-lasting love of learning, encourage student empowerment and self-belief, stimulate students’ creativity and innovative thinking, create inspirational teaching environments and have a positive influence on colleagues and community. Carolyn was the only Special Educator in NSW to receive the Award.  In a presentation held at Lifestart Nepean where Carolyn is based, Penrith Councillor Tanya Davies said how proud she was of the work Lifestart was doing and of Carolyn’s achievements.  “As a mother”, she said, “I find it hard to express just how much it means to know that people like Carolyn are here to give assistance in what can be traumatic times. Penrith Council are very pleased to be a supporter of Lifestart.”

Lifestart Kayak for Kids 2010 now open for registration

Now that summer has arrived its time to think about cooling off and what better way to do it than paddling Sydney Harbour in Kayak for Kids. (Just kidding - you really build up a sweat!) Go to our Events page for more information on this fundraising challenge that gives such great support to our special kids.