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“A Million Stories” is the theme for Refugee Week 2026 (14–20 June), celebrating the one million refugees welcomed to Australia since 1947 and their contribution to the nation’s cultural diversity. To explore these stories, Australia’s Untold Stories: 80 Years of Refugee Resettlement. For practical guidance on supporting young children from refugee backgrounds in early childhood settings, refer to Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience in Young Children from Refugee Backgrounds by Dr Cherie Lamb 

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Leckey Squiggles Seating System

  • Seating

    • Description

    This fully adjustable chair is designed for children between 1 and 5 years. The chair is on castor wheels for ease of movement around the environment.

    This chair can be lowered or raised to enable participation across a range of experiences at a table. It provides a range of head, trunk, leg and foot support. The chair is not designed to be lowered to floor level.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how the chair will be used within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and to facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about appropriate timeframes when using the chair
    • Educators should consult the operating manual and therapists as needed
    • As this chair does not place the child on the floor, consider other seating options such as the Jenx Corner Chair or Special Tomato Sitter to ensure the child can have opportunities to engage with peers in floor activities

    Further Information

    Squiggles Seat | Seating System For Children | Leckey

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors and outdoors in dry areas but must be stored indoors when not in use

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