Newsletter
7th July1702
2011
Burnie Campus
Principal - Mrs Grace Brown
In the last newsletter, I highlighted hydrotherapy as a valuable additional program that is offered to many students at both campuses. In this week’s newsletter I’d like to focus on the Bowen Therapy programs that are offered at both campuses on a weekly basis by Bev Chell.
Bowen Therapy became an additional program offered to a growing number of students from mid 2010 onwards after Bev completed some research into the benefits of Bowen Therapy for students with Cerebral Palsy.
As all parents and carers are aware, we rely on the generous donation of funding from BP Australia to support the continuation of Bowen therapy in 2011. I asked Bev to prepare some comments on how the program is progressing this year. Please take some time to read her following comments.
Hope you’re all keeping warm and well this winter!
Yours in partnership,
Grace
Bowen Therapy
Bowen treatment in the first half of 2011 has targeted the different needs of each individual child. With some of the younger students I have worked on bowel and bladder control to assist with their progression in this area.
Bowen moves can vary from week to week depending on what each student requires. If they have a sniffle, respiratory moves may be done that week, or if they have sprained ankle that will be addressed or if they are a bit anxious, relaxation will be the aim.
Overall, every student I have worked with enjoys their Bowen treatment and feedback I have had includes:
- student sleeps for two whole nights every week since starting Bowen treatment
- improved use of bladder,
- reduced jaw grinding and increased appetite
- improved mobility while walking
- increased concentration
- improvement in straightening of stiff limbs
- reduced anxiety.
Parents of children in the program are welcome to phone me if you have any questions
on 6432 2279 or 0400 846 650. If parents of students not taking part in the Bowen treatment feel their children may benefit, please contact the School office for a permission form.
I am looking forward to even more improvement in the second half of 2011.
Bev Chell.
Important Information for Grandparents as Carers
Changes to support for grandparents and other relatives who are primary carers for related children.
As from 12 July 2011 grandparents and other relatives who are caring for children through informal arrangements will be supported through Gateway Services rather than through Children and Youth Services. Support for these people is being transferred from the child protection system to the family support service system.
If you know of grandparents in need of support, could you please ask them to contact the Gateway Service in your area on 1800 171 233. The services that Gateway will be able to provide through the Supporting Grandparent Carers program include
- Information, advice and referral
- Brief or episodic family support interventions
- Financial assistance to purchase items such as clothing and furniture for the child
- Structured group based activities for relative carers.
Grandparents and other relatives who are caring for children under care and protection orders will continue to be supported through Children and Youth Services (the Formal Kinship Care Program).
If you would like to clarify any matters in relation to these new arrangements,
please contact: Danny Ransley, Senior Policy Officer,
Children and Youth Services
(03) 6233 3657 or
The Census is coming on 9 August, 2011
Once every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts everyone in Australia on one night to create a snapshot of the nation in the Census of Population and Housing. This includes tourists, visitors, residents, workers, pensioners, non-workers, mothers and fathers, children – everyone!
The information we collect is completely confidential and your personal details will never be shared with any other organisation, including Centrelink, Housing and Police.
Census information is used by all levels of government to inform planning and funding for facilities (eg schools and medical centres) and organisations within your community. The Federal Government also allocates GST funding based on Census information, so it is essential that everyone is counted on 9 August.
From the end of July Census Collectors will be out across all corners of Tasmania and beyond, delivering forms to every household and property, including farms, shacks, secure apartment buildings, and even to Antarctic expeditioners and passengers onboard the Spirit of Tasmania.
Collectors will be delivering forms throughout the day and evening, and will be clearly identifiable with their bright yellow bags and Census ID badges.
You can also complete the eCensus online through www.census.gov.au – the eCensus is a quick, safe and secure alternative to the paper form, and if you complete it online your Collector will be notified and will not need to return to your home.
If you have any questions about the Census or you haven’t received a form by 9 August, call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776 or go online to www.abs.gov.au/census