{"product_id":"elizabeth-richards-erwsk-weighted-koala","title":"Elizabeth Richards ERWSK Weighted Koala","description":"\u003ch1\u003eElizabeth Richards #Erwsk Weighted Koala\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffectionately called \"Kylie the Koala\" in the office, you will love our Weighted Calming Koala as much as we do.  Weighing 1.8kgs this Koala is the perfect cuddle companion for children seeking additional sensory therapy feedback or for anyone who loves a snuggly soft friend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Helps with self-regulation and promotes calmness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Portable to provide reassurance on the go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Soft fur provides tactile sensory input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein a lovely reusable calico drawstring bag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.8kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: from head to paw 43cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of 100% polyester outer with polyester and glass bead filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft hand wash with a mild detergent in water under 30 degrees C. Cold rinse. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways consult your therapist on the use of weighted products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the Weighted Calming Koala becomes damaged, please stop using it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for children under 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elizabeth Richards \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1986 Elizabeth Richards has been delivering bright ideas to classrooms around Australia. We are an independent, family-owned Australian business and wherever possible we source our products from similar Australian businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInspired beginnings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook boxes! They are now found in the majority of classrooms around Australia, but have you ever wondered how they came about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original founder of Elizabeth Richards was a hard-working teacher. Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. Nothing beats an Elizabeth Richards Book Box as an affordable, easy and colourful way to organise your classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd parents had to find other excuses for drinking a whole cask of wine....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMission Statement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mission is to help educators create beautiful learning spaces... to deliver the very best in storage solutions, furniture and resources for schools, teachers and their classrooms. From book boxes to art dryers, furniture to inclusive resources, as well as maths and language we aspire to have everything you need to create an effective learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do we do this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe our products must cater to the unique requirements of the Australian classroom and to facilitate this we regularly run focus groups with Australian teachers to discuss new products and refine our existing product selection. We sponsor, support and attend educational and school conferences around Australia and our Educational Relations Managers in NSW, QLD and VIC are on the ground talking to schools every day about how we can best meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCredentials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred supplier with the NSW and QLD Departments of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 9001 certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISO 9001 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System certification for companies who wish to deliver products and services of consistent quality, constantly exceeding their customer's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Richards cardboard products are made from recycled cardboard that has both PEFC and FSC certification. PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system that seeks to ensure forests are ethically managed. FSC has a global forest certification system to provide a guarantee that forest products come from responsibly managed sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this we strive for responsible business operations with sustainable practices wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this we try to minimise our businesses carbon footprint by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilising recycled paper and cardboard in our product manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsuring plastic products are as sturdy as possible to allow them to be re-used for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimising packaging as much as possible without compromising product quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycling waste paper, cardboard and plastics both in our administrative offices and our warehouse and dispatch centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSocial Advocacy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently sponsor over 20 disadvantaged Australian school children with regular financial support to pay for school essentials like uniforms, shoes, textbooks and excursions through the Smith Family Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Richards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53207047962987,"sku":"ERWSK","price":81.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/2795\/8891\/files\/ERWSK_RGB_WR__12461.1612683552.500.750.jpg?v=1778469719","url":"https:\/\/megaofficesupplies.com.au\/products\/elizabeth-richards-erwsk-weighted-koala","provider":"Mega Office Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}