Lee here

Well phase 1 of equipment showroom is OPEN!!

With the assistance of ILC & Variety WA, Special Kidz Special Needz has provided 50K worth of specialised equipment (prams, wheelchairs, standers, walkers, mobility aids, bike trailers, commodes and car seats) for children with special needs.

This equipment display is accessible 5 days a week at the Independent Living Centre, Aberdare Road (next to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital)

Phone 9381 0600 to make a booking

The next phase is to raise $350K to extend this range and supply a short term loan pool as well as a similar range of equipment for kids 8-18 years. We are approaching the state and federal government to request funding support for this project.

If you would find a 5 day a week display of a range of equipment you could view, fit and trial and then short term loan please contact us via blog or email lee@specialaussies.com as your comments may make a difference to us securing these funds.

Thats it for now

Lee

Special Kidz Website Finally Live

Hello All

Lee here (mum of Asialee 3 and Brodie 2)

Asialee, Brodie and Charmaine's son Jack are the inspiration for our charity and new website.

As a parent of a child with special needs and another without, there have been many questions I've had over the years that I've searched hard for the answers to.

So my daughter has (in Asialee's case CP, encephalopathy, congenital hip dysplasia, z foot, reflux)... these are the questions I've wanted answers to:

• WHAT NEXT?
• Tell me more about her condition
• What services and support agencies are available?
• What therapies are available?
• What are our childcare, respite & education options?
• What toys and equipment are available?
• I need some leisure and play ideas
• What funding is available?
• Where do I find self-care tips (for feeding, toileting etc)?
• How can we still enjoy our outdoors and travelling lifestyle?
• How can I get in touch with others who have walked this path and have info to offer?

For years I wished these answers and people were there at the click of a mouse, and instead of being frustrated I have created this network to help others and benefit my kids with the partnership of my friend Charmaine whose son Jack also has special needs.

Our long awaited website http://www.specialaussies.com/ is about to go live! It answers all these questions and more!

And has online chat forums so kids with special needs can chat to eachother, siblings can chat to each other and carers can chat and exchange ideas and offer eachother support.

I invite you to visit the site after November 22nd, the planned GO LIVE date

Love to hear your feedback

Lee

Special Kidz Special Needz