Registrations and fundraising for Kayak for Kids are off to a good start and are up on this time last year. Many enquiries have also been received regarding team entries and setting up fundraising pages. For information on Kayak for Kids go to Events. If you get stuck, contact Christopher on (02) 9807 9700.
New Lifestart Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Becker took up the reins on Monday 11th January. Sue brings a wealth of experience to Lifestart, including twenty one years as General Manager of Windgap Foundation Limited, an organisation providing early intervention, employment, accommodation and day program services for people living with intellectual or multiple disabilites across the eastern Sydney region. We all welcome Sue and look forward to a great 2010!
All the staff at Lifestart send a big welcome to 2010 to all our families and supporters and trust you had (or are continuing to have!) a happy and enjoyable holiday season. A few important dates to remember for 2010 are
Wednesday 27th January: branches re-open
Monday 1st February: programs begin
Sunday 28th March: Kayak for Kids
For further information on any of these contact the Lifestart Head Office on 9807 9700.
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 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.”
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.
Let Lifestart help you with your Christmas shopping. Come along to the Lifestart Twilight Markets presented by our Inner West Branch. They are open from 6pm on Thursday 3 December at Ardill House, 132 Davidson Avenue, North Strathfield. See Events for more details.
