In early September, I was invited to attend the First Chance Fundraiser Ball at Souths Leagues Club. This ball is their major fundraiser for the year.

First Chance is a not for profit organisation that provides early intervention and school aged programs for children aged 0-9 years who have a disability or developmental delay.

First Chance has developed a multidisciplinary approach with a team who have significant expertise in assisting children with a range of disabilities including developmental delay, autism, chromosomal disorders and genetic conditions.

First Chance was established in Newcastle and has been serving the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens region for over 40 years.

The team of specialists work in a childs natural environment and work with whatever is available in the childs home, daycare, preschool, school or community group. This approach means that results are more sustainable as they are achieved in the real world and not in a therapy clinic.

The event was attended and supported by a great many local businesses, community members and supporters and staff of First Chance who believe that all children deserve to be supported to be the best person they were born to be.