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Lifestart Eastern Sydney families turn out for Steggles Roosters

Lifestart — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:23:33 +0000

Despite the rainy weather half a dozen Lifestart Eastern Sydney families turned out with a full kids contingent at the Sydney Football Stadium today to give Lifestart’s support back to one of our best supporters, Baiada Poultry. The Baiada-owned brand Steggles held a media conference to announce their sponsorship of the Sydney City Roosters who will now become - you guessed it - the ‘Steggles Roosters’! An important part of the sponsorship is that the ‘Steggles Roosters’ will work closely with Baiada’s Children’s Charity Nest to raise money for charities it supports, which includes Lifestart. Apart from providing financial support to Lifestart, Baiada also supports us with providing chicken kebabs for many of our events and volunteers to assist with bar-b-cueing and other duties.

Lifestart Kayak for Kids off to good start

Lifestart — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:12:01 +0000

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.

Lifestart welcomes new CEO

Lifestart — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:09:04 +0000

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!

Lifestart welcomes all families and supporters to 2010

Lifestart — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:49:53 +0000

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.

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

Lifestart — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:17:00 +0000

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 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:33:51 +0000

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

Lifestart — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:13:42 +0000

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.

Special Educator

Lifestart — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:24:19 +0000

Nepean Centre located at St Mary’s
Permanent Part Time position

Special Educator 30.4 hours / week

Download Position Description here

Applications close: Friday 4 December 2009

Position Filled

Kayak for Kids 2010 now open for registration

Lifestart — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:54:08 +0000

Lifestart’s major annual fundraising event is now open to accept registrations. Download our information brochure Kayak for Kids 2010 or go directly to the Kayak for Kids web-site.

Expressions Term 4 - 2009

Golife — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:30:37 +0000

Term 4 is an exciting time for those children starting school in 2010. And throughout the year parents and their children have been working hard to prepare for the change in the school-starters programs. So in this edition we’ve provided some reminders of all the things they have been working on so industriously. We’ve also included a lovely story on Claire, a young girl who has made the transition and how it affected her and her parents … plus lots more.

Lifestart Expressions Newsletter Term4_2009