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Sensitive Santa 2017

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We are teaming up with Santa at some shopping centres in Perth for some sensory friendly sessions.

These sessions will offer a calm environment for children with special needs to have a photo with Santa outside of normal trading hours. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Staff from the Autism Association’s First Steps Program will be there to support you and your child to ensure this is a memorable and positive experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bookings Essential: email firststeps@autism.org.au with your child’s name, age, and preferred session time/day.

Lakeside Joondalup – from 9am to 11am

  • Sunday 3 December 
  • Sunday 10 December 
  • Sunday 17 December 

Cockburn Gateway – from 9am to 11am

  • Sunday 3 December 
  • Sunday 10 December 
  • Sunday 17 December 

The Square Mirrabooka – from 9am to 11am

  • Sunday 3 December 
  • Sunday 10 December 

Belmont Forum – from 9am to 11am

  • Sunday 10 December 
  • Sunday 17 December 

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