Although most school-aged children regularly attend parties, heartbreakingly, many kids with additional needs seldom receive an invitation.
Way back in 2005, Twin Towns Services Community Foundation set out to change all that.
Along with their parents and carers, they now receive an invitation every year to attend the biggest, adventure packed, fun-filled, fully-catered Kids Party in the Tweed Shire.
It’s all free and they can bring their parents and siblings too.
The kids are treated to three hours of party food along with a program of specially curated entertainment including jugglers, magicians, balloon artists, face painters, games, jumping castle, photo booth and crafts.
Seeing the kids happily entertained for a while is a treat for parents and carers. They get the rare opportunity to relax, chat and build connections with others in the community who understand their journey.
Since they began 19 years ago, the annual parties have touched the lives of over 4,000 local kids and their families.
Twin Towns was recently named a finalist in the Social Inclusion category of the Clubs & Community Awards for hosting these events each year.
