Rainbow Land Play Time: Tony Zappia

Friday, August 7, 2009

SESSION UPDATE: Sat 4th July 09

at 3:08pm on July 12th, 2009

Saturday 4th July was also a special week because Tony Zappia, Federal Member for Makin & Rainbow Land Patron, paid us all a visit. Many Mums took up the opportunity to have a chat with Tony, which gave Tony an insight into our lives and how the playgroup is run. He also got to see first hand how important groups like ours are to not just our children, but to the parents & siblings too. We are very grateful to have been visited by our playgroup patron. We again had 7 families attend playgroup last week, with a total of 21 people.

Allison

at 6:16pm on May 9th, 2009

It was so wonderful to be back at playgroup this week. We had three families attend and had a fantastic time playing with the children, drinking coffee, eating nibbles and relaxing in eachother's company. It was a perfect opportunity to discuss our children's therapy needs and the exciting opportunities coming up for the playgroup. Because it was overcast, we spent our time inside, utilising all the fab toys supplied by council for us to use.

Don't forget to think about the fundraiser at the end of the year - Tony Zappia, Federal Member for Makin has accepted the invitation to be our Playgroup's Patron, which is really wonderful and exciting for us all. Tony had previously jumped at the chance to officially open the playgroup for us and so this will now happen at the fundraiser.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL MUMS

Allison

Benefits to Families

Rainbowland Play Time provides many benefits to families living with autism and development delay. These benefits include:

- family inclusion...a safe place to take the whole family in a supportive & fun environment;

- child lead play...providing the child with an ASD or developmental delay with opportunities to choose their own activities and play options;

- sibling fun & support...provides siblings of children with an ASD or developmental delay ongoing support and an opportunity to have fun. The siblings are equally important;

- family support...families provide each other with support and advice that you can't get under normal circumstances;

- information...Rainbowland Autism Services sources information for parents as required.

- fun...RLPT offers an opportunity for all who attend to have a fun afternoon without the stress of too much structure and rules;

- friendships...families and the children form close friendships that are strong and long lasting.

RAINBOWLAND PLAY TIME ELIGIBITY

Rainbow Land Play Time offers a weekend Family Support Group. There are no age restrictions on this group.

Families who have a child with autism or developmental delay are eligible to register. It is really important to note that Rainbowland Play Time sessions are open to the whole family i.e. siblings. The siblings are just as important in our program as the children with specific needs and are able to participate in all our activities. We also encourage families to bring along their support networks such as relatives and friends if they wish.

Our fundamental focus is on SOCIAL & FAMILY INCLUSION and therefore there are no age restrictions or restrictions on family members who can attend. We also welcome families from all over the State of South Australia.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

SESSION UPDATE: Sat 4th July 09

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