STaR Association
"Nothing can prepare a family for the joys, grief and challenges they face when they learn of their child's disability." Margaret Meaker, General Manager, STaR Association
Our Mission To empower children with disabilities and/or special learning needs, and those who support them, through research-based education.
What STaR Represents
Access
- to research-based special education and special educators for children with disabilities
- to inclusive early childhood education
Opportunity
- for children with disabilities to reach their potential
- for parents and carers to be involved in their child's education and learning
- for childcare workers to increase their understanding and knowledge of working with children with disabilities
- for parents, families and carers to be supported
Acceptance
- of difference through inclusive education
- of difference within the community through increased knowledge
STaR is a small organisation that provides support for inclusive education of children with disabilities and their families within mainstream childcare centres. The support we have received from the MonSTaR Cup has been fundamental to our growth and has enabled us to expand to 11 centres, supporting almost 50 children across Sydney. We are grateful to you for your generosity. For more information, please visit our website at www.star.org.au.
