The Benefits of Child Life Therapy Child Life Therapy is a relatively new form of intervention but we think it is a game changer. Child Life Therapy is a holistic approach to therapy which has been found to be particularly effective for children with disabilities, children who have to undergo…
International Nurses Day Saturday the 12th of May is a special day in Allowah’s calendar, it’s International Nurses Day! We love our nurses. They are the ones who are at the grass roots of everything we do. The atmosphere of Allowah as a caring and vibrant environment rests largely on…
One of the activities we love doing here at Allowah is parachute play. A simple piece of material can bring so much joy! But, it is more than just fun. Parachute play is a fantastic activity for development and learning. Children with disabilities thrive when presented with the enjoyment and…
Up, up and away! This week is all about the Super Hero. We are reliably informed that there will be capes for everyone. And maybe not so much lycra. We will have a great week with super hero crafts, drama, stories, adventures, movies and so much more! Be yourself… unless…
Princesses, Princes, Frogs and Faeries… they will all be at Allowah this week. We will weave stories of wonder, read tales of the fantastic, have fun with art and craft and sing fantastic songs celebrating imagination and beauty. There may even be a movie or two! And! If that is…
In the late 1800’s, a medical professional invented a device which would forever change the lives of those who struggled with eating, swallowing and digestion. Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, has come a long way since then and continues to greatly improve the lives of many. There are two major…
Autism On the 2nd of April, we celebrate World Autism Day – a chance to reflect upon and learn from individuals in our community who live with Autism. It is a word that gets thrown around a lot – but do we really understand it? 1% of the Australian population…
I grew up watching the NRL and in particular I loved the state of origin matches. The clash between the cane toads and the cockroaches, filled with larger than life warriors like big Mal, Fatty and of course the King, Wally Lewis. Titans of the rugby league field, a symbol…
Endorsed by the United Nations, the 21st of March is World Down Syndrome Day. Over the last 50 years, we have learnt so much about Down Syndrome – and we continue to learn more everyday. Here at Allowah, we know that people with disabilities such as Down Syndrome can live…
Children with disabilities benefit so much from time spent being creative. It is a therapeutic release, a fun activity and an opportunity to express emotion and communicate. Arts and craft might seem like a challenge for kids with disabilities. But, in reality, it is worth the messiness! Arts and craft…
Allowah School Holiday Program – Sept/Oct 2019
Colin Buchanan Concert – 2nd November 2019
MyTime at Allowah – Tuesday Mornings
Colin Buchanan Concert – 10th NovemberJuly School Holiday Program