Sensitive Santa is Back!
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Sensitive Santa makes the visit special for a youngster with ASD and his little brother.
Sensitive Santa is making a return to selected shopping centres.
Every child should have the opportunity to meet Santa and have their photo taken.
Sensitive Santas are trained to communicate with children on the autism spectrum in a sensory-friendly way.
There is no background music, queues or spotlights.
The Sensitive Santa program was created to provide children with autism and their families a special Santa experience in a quiet, stress-free environment.
Sensitive Santa is available this year at Mill Park Library, SPAN Community House, Northland, Highpoint, Stockland The Pines,Chrinside Park and Gateway Plaza.
Please see below for Sensitive Santa dates, session times and contact information to make your booking. Please note each session runs for 15 minutes and bookings in advance are essential.
Please ensure you book early so you don’t miss out!
| Centre | Dates/Times | Booking Contact |
| Chirnside Park | 17 November to 19 DecemberTuesday 5pm – 6pmThursday and Saturday: 8am – 9am | Centre Management:Â 03 9727 9001 |
| Stockland The Pines | 6 December  and 13 December9am – 10:30am | Centre Management: 03 9842 9000 |
| Highpoint | 11 November  – 24 December | Customer Service: 03 9319 3344 |
| Northland | 16 November7:30am to 7:50am | Guest Service:Â 03 9798 9494 |
| Mill Park Library | 28 and 29 November5 and 6 December 10am – 5pm |  Library: 03 9437 8186
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| SPAN Community House | 10 December 3pm – 7pm 11 December 3pm – 7pm 12 December 10am – 3.30pm 13 December 10am – 3.30pm |
 [email protected] |
| Gateway Plaza Warrnambool | 10 December 6pm – 9pm | Â Bookings: 03 5561 3898 |
