Linked to Max’s House is a not-for-profit fundraising arm.  The fundraising arm has been established in order to achieve the following:

• Assist families with meeting the costs of treatment

Children with Apraxia of Speech require intensive therapy in order to have successful outcomes with their speech development.  We aim to raise funds to help a small number of families who are experiencing genuine financial hardship.

• Establish a Support Group for Family and Friends.
• Establish a Playgroup for
• Children with Apraxia of Speech.
• Continue research into causes and treatment of Apraxia of Speech.
• Establish a resource library to provide information and support to families.

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MAX'S HOUSE CAS INFORMATION FORUM

ARE YOU A PARENT / CARER OF A CHILD WITH A MODERATE TO SEVERE SPEECH AND/OR LANGUAGE DISORDER?
IF SO, ATTENDING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PARENT INFORMATION FORUMS IS VERY IMPORTANT -

Parent information forums will be held on the following dates (all forums will be held downstairs at Max's House):-

• Tuesday - 31st August 2010 @ 7.00pm
  (Supper will be provided)
• Wednesday - 1st September 2010 @ 7.00pm
  (Supper will be provided)
• Monday - 6th September 2010 @ 10.00am
  (Morning tea & coffee will be provided)

The forum is an opportunity to find out important information on severe speech disorders and how to advocate for your child, and will also give you the opportunity to contribute to the discussions and have "your say".

The following people will be presenting at this information forum:-

• Karen Douglas - Director of Max's House
• Kieran Flanagan - Senior Speech Pathologist / Clinical
  Supervisor of Max's House
• Cecily Collins - Parent of a child with severe childhood
  Apraxia of speech attending Max's House and their story over the last 3 ½ years.

If you would like to attend, please advise James a reception as soon as possible to secure a place.

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WALKATHON

Apraxia of Speech Walkathon 2010 – is being held on Saturday 30 October 2010 at
SOUTHBANK PARKLANDS (Meet in Riverside Green area)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Onsite Check in and Registration starts at 7:30 AM; Walk begins at 8:30 AM

If you interested in registering for the walkathon please contact James at Max's House on 33682888

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CONFERENCE

The next Max's House Childhood Apraxia of Speech Conference is being held in March 2011. Dates and venue to be finalised. If you are interested in receiving update information when it comes to hand, please contact Max's House on (07)3368 2888.

There is plenty to be done, and plenty children to help. If you feel that you would like to contribute in some way, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us