Families at AEIOU Foundation's Sippy Downs centre have put their Phins Up for footy fun!
NRL stars Jack Bostock and Mark Nicholls from The Dolphins NRL Club took a tour of the centre today before taking over the playground with some football activities.
It wasn’t just the children getting involved, with families and centre staff also joining the action and getting photos and autographs.
With the Dolphins making a strong push for their first finals appearance, meeting the rugby league players was an exciting experience.
AEIOU CEO Alan Smith said the Dolphins Charity Partnership has already given families unique opportunities to meet the team and attend games, while raising much-needed funds for AEIOU.
“All children look up to their footy heroes,” Mr Smith said.
“To have the players visit and spend quality time at our centre is something truly special for our families.”
Dolphins’ CEO Terry Reader said it was the first time the club had visited an AEIOU centre, following previous opportunities hosting families at training sessions and game days, as well as attending AEIOU fundraising events.
“Our charity partnerships are a valuable way to support the work charities do in our community,” Mr Reader said.
“It’s been rewarding for our players to have a first-hand AEIOU experience and spend quality time with the children.”
About AEIOU Foundation
AEIOU Foundation provides integrated therapy, care, and early education for children with autism who are aged between 2-6 years.
Each child receives individualised support from a caring, skilled team of therapists and early educators who work together. Families receive access to training and support, with regular parent engagement sessions and workshops throughout the year.
AEIOU Foundation is an approved National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider and employs a dedicated team to provide families expert support when navigating the early years of a diagnosis.
AEIOU is Australia’s leading specialist in autism-specific early intervention, with 11 centres across Queensland, South Australia, and ACT.
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