Source Kids Sydney Disability Digital Expo Guide

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THERAPY AT ALLOWAH Allowah Disability Support Services is an NDIS accredited disability support provider. We provide a huge range of supports, so that your child gets the care they need...all in one place.

Psychology Services & Behaviour Support Allowah offers quality psychological supports, services and assessments, delivered by our suitably qualified clinicians. We work with families to find out how we can best help.

We provide: • Mental health services and counselling support for the management of anxiety, depression, grief, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, PTSD and more.

• Evidence-based assessment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive disabilities, learning difficulties or disorders, ADHD and a variety of mental health conditions.

• Personality assessments • Comprehensive assessment including Functional Behaviour Assessments • Development of interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans

Occupational Therapy Our Occupational Therapists operate as part of our therapy team, working to promote participation and enjoyment in the activities of everyday life.

We provide: • Therapy intervention for development of hand skills.

• Therapy intervention to increase a child’s participation in leisure activities, improving play skills and developing social and emotional capacities.

• Assistance to choose aids and equipment (including transfer equipment, seating and wheelchairs, bathing and showering equipment, beds and mattresses) • A range of assessments including: Occupational Therapy Assessment, Sensory Assessments, Functional Living Skills Assessment, Developmental Assessment (fine and gross motor), assessment and trial for wheelchairs and other equipment, and Complex Wheelchair and Seating Assessment.

Physiotherapy

Dietetics

Physiotherapy at Allowah offers a range of services, with a particular strength in supporting children with very complex needs.

Our Dietitian is qualified and skilled in paediatric nutrition and dietetics, with a wealth of experience working with children with complex disabilities. Offering expertise in both oral and enteral nutrition, our Dietetic services include:

Our skilled physiotherapists provide expert support with: • • • • • • •

Early Intervention – gross motor development Prescription of walking aids and standing frames Body garment recommendation Bike riding training and recommendation Manual handling education and training Serial casting (to help foot positioning), Prescription and recommendation of AFOs and other foot splints • And more!

• individual assessment and advice: in person, home and school visits, and/or teleconference • detailed nutritional analysis for oral and enteral intake • comprehensive anthropometric assessments • tube feeds and nutritional supplements at special prices using the Home Enteral Nutrition scheme • collaborative nutritional management and care with the dietitians of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.

Telehealth Available!

Contact us to find out how these services can be funded through NDIS or alternate payment options.

Support Coordination Allowah offers Support Coordination to assist children, families and carers with the planning and management of the range of services you receive. This is offered for all levels of complexity, from basic help to high level coordination for very complex situations.

Our experienced Support Coordinator offers: • Assistance in the transitioning of young people with disabilities from paediatric to adult care services.

• Personalised support to empower families with the skills and information to make their own decisions about the kind of services they receive.

• Help to understand your plan and build the skills that you need to implement and utilise NDIS funding efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Coordination and review of a wide range of your chosen services to increase your capacity to maintain a good quality of life.

• Guidance in exploring potential resources and external services when needed

Speech Pathology Our Speech Pathologist diagnoses, manages and treats children who are unable to communicate effectively or who have difficulty with feeding and swallowing.

At Allowah, we provide our services with a child and family-centred approach. While delivering care and support, we also seek to provide emotional and social support to each child, their families, and carers.

MyTime Parent Support Group Sometimes you just need to talk to people who ‘get it’. That’s one reason our MyTime support group continues to grow. We currently meet online each week and welcome anyone who cares for a child with a disability to come and chat.

Holiday & Weekend Program Allowah’s Holiday Programs are a great way for kids to spend time doing a range of fun activities in a safe and caring environment. We have adapted our program to run in a way that allows the fun to continue whilst following the latest COVID-safe health advice.

Respite If your child has complex medical needs and you are looking for respite, talk to us. We have a number of options available and are highly skilled in looking after children with complex disabilities and medical needs.

Post surgery care

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FOR YOU Find out how we can help Contact us: 02 8877 3400 | admin@allowah.org.au

Lots of children with complex disabilities need surgery and care for the first few weeks after surgery can be daunting. We are here to help with private hospital admission or respite care provided by our clinical nursing team.

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Implementing the right interventions for your child’s development is vital to ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes.

But with hundreds of different types of interventions available, how can you identify which ones you should do, and which ones you shouldn’t?

New research from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute offers the most comprehensive summary available of interventions that work and those that don’t, for children with cerebral palsy.

A team led by Professor Iona Novak, Head of Research, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute and the University of Sydney, has updated an earlier paper published in 2013, gathering and analysing all systematic reviews newly available between 2013 and 2019.

After a search and review of more than 1500 articles, the team identified 182 different

interventions for cerebral palsy – 41 to prevent and 141 to manage. And among those interventions were 398 different outcomes that had been measured – things like quality of life, gross motor skills or sleep. The interventions were then graded on a scale of “Do it” through to “Don’t do it” by using the Evidence Alert Traffic Light Grading System, developed by Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2012 to help parents, clients and clinicians understand evidence.

“A key benefit of the paper is that it allows us to bring more evidenced-based practice interventions to the frontline and to our families.” Iona Novak

Jayden has been accessing CPA expertise since he was three years old.

For his most recent NDIS plan, Jayden’s therapist worked with him and his family to identify key goals, one of which was learning how to tie his shoelaces.

There might be a few things that are stopping Jayden from being able to tie his shoelaces – limited task knowledge, reduced dexterity, or perhaps some muscle weakness affecting his fine motor skills and motor planning.

In order to tie his shoelaces, there are two interventions which might be applicable for Jayden: • Action Observation Training: this type of therapy involves the client observing a demonstration of an activity, and then performing that task to the best of their ability.

• CO-OP: Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance is a client centred intervention, where a therapist supports and guides the child to discover their own strategies to achieve the goals.

Using the paper, Jayden’s therapist can see the CO-OP intervention has been graded with a strong yellow light, with promising evidence for effectiveness. Studies have also shown this intervention can achieve the same level of results whether it is delivered at a high or low intensity, and that the intervention can also improve self-esteem.

She can also see that the Action Observation intervention has been graded with a green light, indicating there is high-quality evidence for the intervention’s effectiveness.

Through our clinically-backed early childhood intervention programs, and experience leading one of the world’s largest early intervention clinical trials to improve movement and cognition, we give you science-backed hope.

After discussing the options with Jayden’s family in more detail, they decide to try a block of CO-OP at the lower intensity, conducted once a week over a ten week period. They also decide to add Action Observation intervention to supplement CO-OP over the same period of time.

Supporting babies and children with a range of neurological and physical disabilities to become their best self.

Download the summarised Guide to CP interventions from CPA today.

FROM THE ED

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Welcom e to the SYDNEY Source Kids Disability Expo special digital issue of our expo g uide!

We

are so disappointed that we are not able to host our Sydney Expo on September 19 and 20 this year as planned, we were looking forward to this event, as we know you were too.

It has been a big year for everyone across the globe with a pandemic that has fundamentally changed the way most of us work and live. One thing we do know, is that our community of parents and carers of children with special needs, continue to need and search for products and services to help their child live their best life. These needs don’t go away during COVID, yet the opportunities for our community to search for the answers they need are limited.

While we are not able to deliver our Sydney expo when we intended because of government regulations around events, we decided to put together this fantastic digital expo guide to help everyone until we are able to deliver our expo event (scheduled for April 2021).

This guide features all of our sponsors and exhibitors with information about their products and services. It’s digital so you can click through to their site for more information with the click of a mouse and our exhibitors can then provide more information or answers to questions on their products and services. Don’t be shy, our exhibitors are incredible and happy to help in any way they can.

We hope you enjoy this digital expo guide, we can’t wait to see you all in April and we hope you are all staying safe and well during these challenging times.

Much love from the entire Source Kids team!

Follow us Instagram (@sourcekidsmagazine) and Facebook (@sourcekids) for all the latest event updates and news !

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expect fun, m usic, dancing and lots of smiles At the sydney Performance zone

Our Performance Zone at our Sydney will feature some incredible performances, designed to entertain young and old ! We chat to Lah-Lah and Buzz, stars of ABC Kids who will be joining us in Sydney for two very special interactive musical workshops.

What do you love most about performing live?

There’s nothing better than sharing music with people live. There’s a magical connection that happens when you are on stage. I love looking out into the audience and seeing all those smiling faces.

We’re so excited that we’ll get to see you in Sydney ! What are you looking forward to?

For Mark and myself it’s really all about meeting the families. The expos we performed at last year were so much fun.

Mums, Dads and kids all joined in and it was a wonderful family environment.

This is our first Sydney Expo – what can the audience expect from you guys?

Lots of music, singing and dancing.

Our performance is really interactive and we keep the sound levels down so little ones with sensory sensibilities can enjoy the show.

How have you been keeping busy during the pandemic?

Yes, we’ve been making lots of Youtube videos and doing Facebook live shows for families in lockdown. It’s a really challenging time for everyone but it’s also an opportunity to connect with families in regional areas that previously haven’t been able to attend live shows.

We hope 2021 is a better year that 2020, do you have any big plans?

Well hopefully we’ll be back on the road and touring with the whole band. We’re also looking at creating a new CD. Any final message for our audience?

Really looking forward to seeing everyone in Sydney!

Our full list of performers will be released in the coming months, get excited for some entertainment on the stage in Sydney, can’t wait to see you there !

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How can Astris PME help you?

We have a wide range of incredible products that provide the right level of support and peace of mind for both clients and carers. No matter how complex or challenging the condition may be, we will help you find the right kind of equipment that suits your specific needs for 24-hour comfort and support.

Astris PME has one of the largest ranges of wheelchairs and wheelchair seating systems in Australia. Our wheelchair range includes manual (rigid and folding), Tilt-In-Space, Powered and Power Assist Devices.

Seating Systems include specialised wheelchair backs, cushions, headrests, and support accessories.

Astris PME also provide assistive technology equipment for 24-hour posture management including support systems for standing, sitting, positioning/lying and recreational equipment, all of which promote good health and assist inclusion and socialisation.

Call us on 1300 131 884 or visit our website at astris-pme.com.au to find out more about our products and services.

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We have a comprehensive range of pediatric products for hire and purchase; including mobility aids, manual and power wheelchairs, positioning products and bathing aids.

We specialise in complex rehabilitation for both short term and long term care Our expert staff are available to assist with in-store trials With over 40 locations nation-wide, Simply call 1300 133 120 to be connected with local specialist support

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THE ZONES

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EXPLORE We’ll be creating a number of fun, active and engaging zones at the expo for the kids to enjoy! And rest assured these will be delivered in a safe way with a range of COVID-safe guidelines in place for sanitisation and hygiene.

SENSORY ZONE

FACE PAINTING Who doesn’t love some bright coloured paint and glitter on their faces with pictures of their favourite animal, superhero, fairy, flowers or butterflies? We’ll be creating some incredible magic in Game Zone 2.

Come and explore the sensory wonderland filled with all the latest sensory equipment and products available. This space will be a great space for the kids to relax and fulfil their sensory needs before setting off again for more exploring around the expo.

The Sensory Zone will be open during opening hours on both event days.

GAME ZONE 1 Our Game Zone 1 will have a range of fun giant games and activities to enjoy…connect 4, Jenga, hopscotch, basketball and soft play blocks this zone will be loads of fun.

GAME ZONE 2 Game Zone 2 is brand new to the Source Kids Expo – a giant colouring wall, bowling, Lego and face painting – we guarantee the kids won’t want to leave, and your legs will appreciate the rest while the kids have fun in between exploring the exhibitors.

ACTI VITY ZONE The Hart Sport Activity Zone will be decked out with a range of fun soft fall equipment and obstacles to entertain the kids. Located on the left-hand side of the exhibition hall the Activity Zone will be available during all opening hours of the expo.

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INFO

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Our Sydney Info Pod will be jam-packed with an incredible line up of speakers in April, we can’t wait! We chat to our Info Pod Partner Leap in! who will also be delivering a keynote presentation at the expo on NDIS Plan Management – all you need to know to get the best from your plan.

What is plan management?

When you have your NDIS Plan meeting, you’ll be asked how you would like to manage your plan. You have three options. The NDIA can manage your plan for you. You can manage your plan yourself.

Or, you can ask for plan management. If it suits your needs, you can also choose to use a combination of these options.

Plan management gives you choice and control over how you use your NDIS budget but with support to manage your funds and pay your bills. Working with a plan manager is like having your own NDIS-funded bookkeeper who takes care of all your NDIS-related paperwork. Best of all, there’s no cost to you as the NDIS adds extra funds to your plan to cover the cost of plan management.

What do you want people to know about Leap in!?

Leap in! is Australia’s leading NDIS plan manager, supporting thousands of NDIS participants nation-wide. As a registered charity, Leap in! puts people before profit. This means offering much more than just fast payment of invoices.

We can also provide you with connections to providers near you for the services you need.

Plus, you get access to the award-winning Leap in! app which is the perfect tool to help you prepare for your NDIS Plan meetings and give you real-time tracking of your NDIS budgets.

How do you choose plan management for your NDIS Plan?

Getting plan management is easy – just ask the NDIS for it. This is usually done at an NDIS Plan or Plan Review meeting. It can also be done at any time, between plans.

A Plan Review meeting is the ideal time to switch how your plan is managed. You can switch all or part of your funds to plan management.

If you are in the middle of an existing plan and would like to change from being Agency or self managed, you’ll need to contact the NDIS and ask to change your plan management type.

A registered provider is an individual or a business that is registered with the NDIS to provide supports or services to NDIS participants.

A non-registered provider is an individual or business that provides supports or services and is not registered with the NDIS. Do you have any tips for parents or carers of a child with a disability looking to navigate the NDIS? Take the time to set clear goals for your child / the child you care for such as what they want to learn, develop or achieve.

For an NDIS Plan to be approved, the supports and services requested should be related to the child’s goals.

We often hear that setting goals is one of the biggest challenges people face in navigating the NDIS. To help, we created a special section in the Leap in! app which has a comprehensive list of Goals and Goal Steps that can be filtered to suit any condition and life stage.

What is the Leap in! Crew looking forward to about the upcoming Source Kids Expo in Sydney?

The Source Kids Expo is always such a valuable opportunity for families and carers of children with a disability to find new products and services, hear from experts and advocates, and have fun.

We’ve really enjoyed participating previous Source Kids expos. It means having the chance to catch up with our members, to connect with providers to hear what’s new and to meet families, answering questions and providing ideas on how to get the most out of NDIS plans.

Our full list of Info Pod speakers will be released in the coming months, get excited for some entertaining, empowering and informational presentations on the stage in Sydney, can’t wait to see you there!

Registered and non-registered providers: what’s the difference?

The providers you can use depends on how you choose to manage your NDIS Plan. If you choose plan management, to self manage or a combination plan, you have the freedom to use any provider, registered or not.

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At Mobility Engineering, we do our best to break down these limitations by providing people with mobility solutions to suit their everyday needs. Now that travel r e s t r i c t i o n s a r e l i f t e d p e o p l e w i l l w a n t t o v i s i t t h e i r l o v e d o n e s o r e x p l o r e mo r e o f t h e beautiful country we call home and they may also need to bring their wheelchair or scooter to get around easier through the community. The Bruno Chariot Mobility Trailer is a great solution for someone requiring the additional space, enabling wider community access and freedom.

The Chariot sits on the back of any vehicle with a towbar and has been designed w i t h e a s e o f o p e r a t i o n i n m i n d . S i m pl y b r i n g t h e p l a t f o r m d o w n t o t h e g r o u n d w i t h the push of a button and drive your mobility device right onto the platform. Once on the platform, push the button to raise it back up to the right height and secure your mobility device to the platform. The Chariot is also equipped with 360° wheels and has a solid hitch connection, which means you do not need to know how to reverse a t r a i l e r a n d y o u c a n pa r a l l e l p a r k , a s t h e C h a r i o t g o e s i n w h i c h e v e r d i r e c t i o n y o u g o .

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WHAT’S NEXT?

CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE Leaving school can be an exciting time.

Whether its looking for a job, building skills, socialising or living independently, DSA helps young people find their pathway to the future.

Our services are specially tailored for young people aged 14 - 25. We offer the best outcomes through personalised employment pathways that consider the unique potential, interests and needs of every individual.

Our supported independent living services enable young people with multiple support needs to live independently.

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All of our favourite bits and bobs

Sunrise Medical Is providing COVID-safe virtual clinical assessments for people of all ages. Their problem-solving experts will help you trial and demo any equipment you need. sunrisemedical.com.au

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Avant Innovations introduces the new SenSit Nature – an outdoor version of the popular SenSit Standard to enjoy in the great outdoors! avantinnovations.com.au

ED’S PICK

The Aspire Evoke 2 Junior has been designed to help independent manoeuvring and handling by juniors, while also making lifting and handling a breeze for parents and caregivers. aidacare.com.au

Wonsie is spicing things up by offering new seasonal fashion colours in a few key ranges. Red is here for Spring and available in kids and adult sizes. wonsie.com.au

Billy Footwear shoes are the definition of ‘life-changing adaptive footwear’. We have had stories of people putting shoes on for the very first time in their life. everyhuman.com.au

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Everyone deserves the chance to ride a bike.

Affordable, custom bikes built to your needs.

Freedom Wheels is a national program where skilled staff and volunteers work closely with clients, families and therapists to create customised bikes.

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In need of custom assistive technology or therapy services? Call 1300 663 243 and speak to one of our friendly staff today.

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At Starfish we can assist you with selecting the perfect products to help your children develop and thrive. Whether it is helping with speech and language, social skills, sensory needs, literacy, functional maths or independent living and life skills—we love being part of the process and sharing in the mix of relief, joy, pride and smiles all round.

Find out about our new ‘virtual’ Starfish Shopping Sessions on our website or give us a call, we’re here for you.

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NDIS. Made simple.

We’re a helping hand for you and your loved ones. Here to offer friendly and professional support through every step of your NDIS journey, and bring you closer to achieving your goals.

Get in touch with Integra today - one of Australia’s a leading, independent NDIS plan management and support coordination providers.

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Fusion: Waterproof Linen: Tencel sheets, quilt covers and pillow cases with secret waterproof protection!

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For the job seekers APM is Australia’s largest provider of Disability Employment Services helping thousands of job seekers every year. apm.net.au

ED’S PICK Great news ! Interaction’s Sensory Room will be open again soon – register your interest to book and receive an extra 30 minutes and sensory gift FREE! interactionservices.org

Illume Learning’s early number skills kit has been designed to assist students to develop their understanding of a range of early mathematical concepts including identifying colours, classification, patterning, counting and early number recognition. illumelearning.com.au/shop

The Nest Swing ‘Sampa’ is great for young children or teenagers to comfortably lay down on the swing (with supervision of course!) to enjoy the relaxing motion of swinging. It is also great for vestibular orientation and balance and motor planning. specialneedsplayequipment.com.au

Looking for NDIS Plan Management and/or Support Coordination?

Get in touch with the team at Instacare who provide an easy and effective way to manage your NDIS plans and funding. instacare.com.au

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Therapy and Behaviour Supports Do you have an NDIS plan?

Lifestart is a specialist in providing therapy and behaviour supports for children and young people 0-24 years.

Our team includes occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, behaviour support clinicians, educators and Inclusion specialists.

empowering children to learn and reach their full potential Learning Links is dedicated to supporting inclusion and creating opportunities for all children to build skills, work towards their long-term goals and gain independence.

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Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) If your child is aged 0-6 years and has a disability or if you are concerned about their development, they may be able to receive help from the NDIS.

Supporting young people who provide care for a family member affected by disability, illness or addiction.

Contact Lifestart if you live in the Central Coast, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Nepean Blue Mountains, South East Sydney or Sydney regions.

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Join AGOSCI to access free webinars to help you support your child’s communication skills. agosci.org.au

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The team at NeuroMoves Kids Specialise in exercise therapy for children of all ages with any neurological condition! scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise

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Sameview is a unique app that helps Learning Links has been supporting inclusion and learning for over 47 years. learninglinks. org.au

families to connect their therapy supports together so that everyone is on the same page and working together to achieve the family’s goals. sameview.com.au

Connect to ma ble Mable is an online platform that’s revolutionising disability support.

It lets you find and connect with independent support workers around Australia. mable.com.au

Looking for prosthetic and orthotic clinical services? The team at OAPL can help out with a wide range of paediatric needs. oapl.com.au

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Mable helps to connect people who are seeking support with those looking to provide it.

Find and connect with independent support workers in your area.

Mable is the website that’s revolutionising disability support. It lets you search and connect directly with thousands of independent support people around Australia, giving you the control to choose who supports you.

So, whether you’re seeking “music” people or “caring” people, “dancing” people or “foodie” people, you’ll find them on Mable.

We’re online so it’s easy and affordable; plus you can use your NDIS funding.

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Youth Protective Underwear Medline’s Youth Underwear is ideal for children between the ages of 10 and 20, who may be growing out of nappies, but not yet big enough for adult pull-ups.

Our Youth Protective Underwear contain super-absorbent polymers to help absorb fluid, and wick moisture away from their skin to keep them dry until they’re changed.

With its discreet white cover, moisture-resistant barrier and soft elastic, the Youth Protective Underwear has the look and feel of normal underwear, keeping your child feeling comfortable at all times!

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If you’re looking for Plan Management services , the team at AIIM Choices have a focus on saving participants time and removing the burden of dealing with the day to day administration that comes with an NDIS plan. aiimchoices. com.au

Looking for support workers? You First can help you out! They are an NDIS registered disability service provider, supporting clients across Australia to connect and work with quality support workers they know and trust. youfirstservices.com.au

Find and hire your own support workers on Hireup, who fit your needs and interests. hireup.com.au

ED’S PICK The new Ribcap Kids Baseball Cap from Dejay is perfect to protect your head during these cooler months. dejay.com.au

Concept Care provides exceptional person-centred care and empower their participants to live a life without limits. conceptcare.com.au

Achievable Concepts Surf N Turf All Terrain wheelchair can be used for anything from pool access to bush walking.

Great for community organisations and personal use, and it’s easily adjustable for the individual user. achievableconcepts.com.au

Do you know a young person who provides care for a family member affected by disability, illness or addition? The team at Little Dreams have a range of programs to support young carers. littledreamers.org.au

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Keep kids healthy, active and achieving their functional best with NeuroMoves, SCIA’s high quality range of exercise therapy services for children with a physical disability or neurological condition.

Contact SCIA for further information and locations:

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