Lifestart services in Australia

 

Lifestart, a registered charity, provides early childhood intervention and school aged services to children with additional needs, including Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and rare genetic disorders. Lifestart provides a family centred approach to meeting the needs of children living with disability and their families. It is based on the concept of partnership with children, families and carers to assist and empower them to participate meaningfully and inclusively in our community. 

Although Lifestart receives some funding from government, it relies heavily on fundraising to be able to deliver services to children with a disability and their families. Families and supporters play an important part in raising the money to keep services operating. Last year Lifestart assisted over 500 families across its seven branches. 

For further information please see our website.