Published Tuesday, 11 December, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Stepping Stones for children with a disability
Bundaberg children with a disability and their families have access to early intervention and family support through a $300,000 local pilot program which is officially being launched tomorrow (Wednesday).
Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the pilot called Barolin Stepping Stones was headquartered at Community Lifestyle Support at Bingera Court, 245 Bourboug Street.
“Barolin Stepping Stones is a benchmark in assisting children with high support needs and their families,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Run by local organisation Community Lifestyle Support, it is based on providing early intervention and family support to promote positive development for children.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said Disability Services Queensland had allocated almost $300,000 in recurrent funding to Community Lifestyle Support to deliver the program, as well as $31,140 in one-off funding to establish its base at the old Barolin school in Innes Park.
“Thirty-five children aged up to eight, and their families will be able to access a range of services from the one location, as well as have the flexibility of accessing both centre-based and in-home support,” she said.
The mutli-dimensional pilot program offers families access to: Centre-based family support and playgroup programs; In-home accommodation support; and Information and referrals to link them to the services available in their area.
“Many demands are placed on families whose young children have significant and high support needs,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
”This innovative service model aims to empower families to meet the needs of children with a disability while strengthening the family unit.”
Also in Bundaberg today was an event to celebrate the official opening of the Children’s Respite House at Carinbundi, on Hinkler Avenue, Bundaberg.
Disability Services Queensland allocated $350,000 in recurrent funding and $42,000 in one-off funding to Burnett Respite Services (known as Carinbundi) to establish and operate the Children’s Respite House.
Starting in April this year, the respite house has provided much-needed social, recreational and developmental opportunities to more than 40 local young people with a disability, aged up to 18, and their families.
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office on 3235 4280
Disability Services Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the pilot called Barolin Stepping Stones was headquartered at Community Lifestyle Support at Bingera Court, 245 Bourboug Street.
“Barolin Stepping Stones is a benchmark in assisting children with high support needs and their families,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Run by local organisation Community Lifestyle Support, it is based on providing early intervention and family support to promote positive development for children.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said Disability Services Queensland had allocated almost $300,000 in recurrent funding to Community Lifestyle Support to deliver the program, as well as $31,140 in one-off funding to establish its base at the old Barolin school in Innes Park.
“Thirty-five children aged up to eight, and their families will be able to access a range of services from the one location, as well as have the flexibility of accessing both centre-based and in-home support,” she said.
The mutli-dimensional pilot program offers families access to: Centre-based family support and playgroup programs; In-home accommodation support; and Information and referrals to link them to the services available in their area.
“Many demands are placed on families whose young children have significant and high support needs,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
”This innovative service model aims to empower families to meet the needs of children with a disability while strengthening the family unit.”
Also in Bundaberg today was an event to celebrate the official opening of the Children’s Respite House at Carinbundi, on Hinkler Avenue, Bundaberg.
Disability Services Queensland allocated $350,000 in recurrent funding and $42,000 in one-off funding to Burnett Respite Services (known as Carinbundi) to establish and operate the Children’s Respite House.
Starting in April this year, the respite house has provided much-needed social, recreational and developmental opportunities to more than 40 local young people with a disability, aged up to 18, and their families.
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office on 3235 4280