Celebrating 50 years of changing lives Fifty years ago, Sunshine began with a simple but powerful idea: parents supporting parents, families supporting families, and a community coming together to create better opportunities for children with disabilities. The journey began with Sylvia Langenhoven and a group of mothers who came together to support their children. With …
In the warm embrace of community and compassion, we celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Sunshine Association with a heartfelt initiative: the High5for48 Virtual Walk. This endeavour is not just a walk; it’s a stride towards support, understanding, and empowerment for children with disabilities and their families. The story of Sunshine Association began in 1976, …
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As a species, we humans tend to fear what we don’t know or understand, and so although Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common motor disabilities in children, it remains largely misunderstood by many. If we simply look at the disorder name: Cerebral – something that involves the brain Palsy – a weakness …
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Sunshine Association has been giving hope to children with disabilities, and to their families, since 1976. We started with just six children – a band of mothers who joined hands to help each other face the uncertainty of raising children with special needs. 45 years later, the initiative has grown to accommodate 150 children with …
45 Years of Smiles – Celebrate with Sunshine this Spring Read More »
Boosting your child’s immune system is essential for helping their bodies fight illnesses like colds and flu, but also for protection against the coronavirus. One of the best ways to do this is including affordable ingredients and superfoods in their diet. Oranges Oranges are loaded with vitamin C and also contain phytonutrients that have strong …
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Basic life skills are fundamental for living at least a semi-independent life. The lockdown period presents the opportunity for parents to spend more time developing basic skills such as washing hands, brushing teeth and making a sandwich with their children. Children with developmental delays learn differently from typical children because they may have sensory or …
