Club Central partners with Learning Links to support children with learning difficulties

Children and families attending Learning Links Preschool in Peakhurst are set to benefit from a significant grant provided by Club Central Hurstville. Part of the $43,000 funding granted to Learning Links in 2017 will be put towards the replacement of soft fall rubber flooring in the outdoor place area used for children’s therapy and motor skill development.

Club Central has been a proud advocate and supporter of Learning Links for many years, said Learning Links CEO, Birgitte Maibom.

“Learning Links is a not-for-profit charitable organisation where limited funding is available to help children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The ongoing support from clubs such as Club Central, enables Learning Links services to reach a wider group of children and assists us in upgrading our centre’s facilities.

“The Club Central grant will fund the surface replacement at our Learning Links Preschool. This is a vital space used for gym groups, therapy sessions and to help build children’s motor, sensory and social development,” said Ms Maibom.

The Learning Links Preschool is an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn alongside each other. The Preschool provides educational activities and sessions to promote skill development for all children.

“Club Central’s support greatly assists the work Learning Links provides to the community. Club Central is just as committed to our mission to help provide families with the support, skills and services to enable their children to reach their potential as we are and we’re grateful for its ongoing support,” said Ms Maibom.

“Club Central has been proudly supporting Learning Links for ten years with grants totalling more than $245,000. We’ve seen the difference that Learning Links makes in the community in that time. The programs and facilities offered by Learning Links are supporting our next generation with essential development skills that will help them reach their full potential now and into the future,” said Mike Walker, Chief Executive Officer, Club Central.

Learning Links is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1972 by parents concerned about the lack of appropriate education and support services for children with learning difficulties. Learning Links work with these children, their families and schools offering tailored programs and services to improve the children’s learning, wellbeing and participation helping them reach their full potential.