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Summer School Holidays at Allowah

November 4, 2022

Summer Holidays at Allowah Sail the seven seas, go on an outback adventure, Christmas fun, a fancy dress ball plus all of our favourite things… Summer Holidays at Allowah are set to be SO much fun! We run fun and engaging holiday activities for children with complex medical needs and...

We love Community Access – getting out and about!

We love Community Access – getting out and about!

November 1, 2022

We love Community Access! After two years of COVID-19 putting a holt to community access outings and excursions, we have been SO excited to be getting the kids back out into the community. So far there have been Zoo visits, Wisteria Gardens outings, fun trips to the shops and Parramatta...

September / October School Holidays

September / October School Holidays

September 6, 2022

Spring 2022 School Holidays at Allowah The September / October 2022 School Holidays are fast approaching and have we got some fun and excitement planned! If you’re looking for day activities for your child, or perhaps you are looking for a respite option here in Sydney, then look no further...

The King’s School Preparatory School’s amazing STARS for Allowah!

The King’s School Preparatory School’s amazing STARS for Allowah!

August 30, 2022

The King’s School – Star Jumps for Allowah The wonderful staff and boys at The King’s School, Preparatory School took part in Star Jumps for Allowah – a fun and active fundraising event. They set themselves a goal of how many Star Jumps they could do and through sponsorship, they...

Allowah Funding Update

Allowah Funding Update

August 2, 2022

Allowah Funding Update Dear friends, As you know, in April this year it became apparent that our internal resources would likely be depleted before we could rebuild admissions and programs to a sustainable level. We launched a fundraising campaign with the aim of raising $2m to keep our doors open....

Vacation Care at Allowah – July School Holidays

Vacation Care at Allowah – July School Holidays

June 21, 2022

Are you looking for things to do in the upcoming school holidays? Would you like your child to have interesting and stimulating activities to do?Concerned about the level of care your child needs to attend a holiday program? Look no further than Allowah! We run fun and engaging school holiday activities...

A Message from our CEO

A Message from our CEO

April 4, 2022

Latest News Dear friends, As you know, Allowah has had a rough couple of years financially due to COVID-19. We have been working on obtaining government funding for the past 12 months, however it’s now looking like that won’t be an option, at least in the short term. Unfortunately, that...

April School Holiday Program at Allowah

April School Holiday Program at Allowah

March 16, 2022

Latest News Are you looking for things to do in the upcoming school holidays? Concerned about the level of care your child needs to attend a holiday program? Look no further than Allowah! We run fun and engaging school holiday activities for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. Our...

Helping children manage anxiety in the wake of disasters

Helping children manage anxiety in the wake of disasters

March 10, 2022

With the constant talk of disasters, such as viruses, flooding and wars, children can be left feeling anxious and overwhelmed.

Meet the Team: Taryn Clausing

Blog, Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Taryn Clausing

March 1, 2022

Meet our Family Liaison and Care Coordinator, Taryn!

Meet the Team: Maura Hanney

Blog, Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Maura Hanney

January 18, 2022

Meet our Director of Disability Support Services, Maura!

Allowah in the media – Eternity News article

Allowah in the media – Eternity News article

November 25, 2021

Latest News Read the full article HERE Other Posts Blog A Message from our CEO April 4, 2022 Events April School Holiday Program at Allowah March 16, 2022 Blog Helping children manage anxiety in the wake of disasters March 10, 2022 Blog, Events, Meet the Team Meet the Team: Taryn...

Summer School Holiday Program

Summer School Holiday Program

November 16, 2021

Latest News Allowah has centre-based and Zoom holiday programs to keep your child entertained over the summer break. The Allowah School Holiday program provides children with opportunities to engage with other kids and caters to their individual needs. Taking place over the December – January school holidays, our program is...

MyTime with the Governor-General

MyTime with the Governor-General

October 7, 2021

Latest News On Tuesday 12th October, we had a lovely time with The Governor-General Mr and Mrs Hurley. There was lots of singing! Mrs Hurley sang a song written specifically about Allowah – that was so special! They also sang a lot of the kid’s favourite songs, asking for requests....

Allowah Lights Up for Mito!

Allowah Lights Up for Mito!

September 27, 2021

Latest News At Allowah, we are celebrating our friends who live with mitochondrial disease, sometimes called ‘mito’. On Saturday, we took part in Light Up for Mito, as part of World Mitochondrial Disease Week. What is Mitochondrial Disease? Bodies are made up of trillions of cells that work in countless...

Online September School Holiday Program

Online September School Holiday Program

September 7, 2021

Latest News Are you looking for ways to keep your child entertained and engaged during the September School Holidays in lockdown? Allowah has an Online School Holiday Program theme that is sure to be a BIG hit! Disney and Superheroes…! Need we say more? The Allowah support workers have been...

Meet the Team: Jan Kavanagh

Blog, Events, Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Jan Kavanagh

August 31, 2021

Meet our Administration Manager, Jan!

Meet the Team: Maryam Ezad

Blog, Events, Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Maryam Ezad

August 24, 2021

Meet our Speech Pathologist, Maryam!

Living in Lockdown Package

Living in Lockdown Package

August 20, 2021

Going a little stir crazy? We can help! We know how hard lockdown can be for both kids and parents. Keeping kids entertained and engaged can be a struggle. That’s why Allowah has put together our Living in Lockdown Package. We can provide an NDIS funded/self-funded package that includes: •...

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Providing therapy via Telehealth

Providing therapy via Telehealth

August 19, 2021

Latest News Many children are not getting the therapy they need, and as lockdown goes on this may become problematic for many families. Allowah can provide therapies via Telehealth. You may like to book a few short sessions with a therapist a few times a week to add a short...

Winter School Holiday Program 2021

Winter School Holiday Program 2021

May 28, 2021

Latest News Book your child’s spot in our Winter School Holiday program! 28th June – 2nd July Week 1: Songs, dance, rhythm and rhyme, let’s get creative and have a great time! 5th July – 9th July Week 2: Seals, penguins, whales and seabirds. Ice, snow and glaciers....

Allowah’s new Lion Cub Room

Allowah’s new Lion Cub Room

May 25, 2021

Latest News Last week, we welcomed the Carlingford-Dundas Lions Club to Allowah for an official opening of the new Lion Cub Babies room. The room was made possible by the extraordinary work and fierce generosity of our local Lions Club. Their generous donation has equipped the new Lion Cub room...

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Welcoming back our volunteers!

Welcoming back our volunteers!

April 13, 2021

Latest News There was so much happiness at Allowah, as we welcomed back our first group of volunteers in a year! Like so many activities over the past 12 months, COVID-19 put a halt on our volunteer visits. Hurstville Presbyterian Church had been the last group to visit us before...

Allowah Weekend Program

Allowah Weekend Program

April 1, 2021

Would your child like to explore the stars? Or maybe go on Safari? Or perhaps superheroes are more their style? Whatever they love you are sure to find it at Allowah’s Weekend Program. Allowah’s Weekend Program is a great way for kids to spend time doing a range...

Supporting a Family with a child on the Autism Spectrum

Supporting a Family with a child on the Autism Spectrum

July 28, 2020

How to Support a Family with a Child on the Autism Spectrum There are more than 200,000 Australians on the autism spectrum. A decent proportion of these individuals are children. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum comes with particular challenges. All families need support to thrive. Community is a...

Cooking Up a Storm

Cooking Up a Storm

February 27, 2019

The Benefits of Time in the Kitchen Here at Allowah, we love to get our kids into the kitchen. Why? Because cooking is a fun, practical skill which increases physical, social and creative development. Children with disabilities really benefit from learning new skills in the kitchen. Practical In the world...

MyTime at Allowah – Tuesday Mornings

MyTime at Allowah – Tuesday Mornings

February 21, 2019

MyTime Parent Support Group Make time for YOU at MyTime – for parents of children with disabilities MyTime is a chance for parents of children with disabilities to come together and spend time with others who ‘get it’. As well as the opportunity to support each other as you travel...

Outdoor Play

Outdoor Play

February 4, 2019

Benefits of Outdoor Play Here at Allowah, we love providing opportunities for kids with disabilities to explore their world. Outdoor play is one of the best ways to do this. Playing outdoors builds physical, intellectual and social confidence and encourages children to learn more about themselves and the world they...

The Wonders of Speech Pathology: Swallowing