Children & Families

Tailored support for growing minds and bodies


Our services are designed to support children and young people to thrive at home, at school and in their communities.
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Supporting development from the early years onwards

We work alongside children and their families to build skills, confidence and participation in everyday life. Support is shaped around your child’s strengths, your family’s priorities and the environments where they learn and grow.

Whether you have an early concern, an existing diagnosis or are unsure where to begin, we start by listening. Together, we identify priorities and recommend an appropriate therapy or assessment pathway.

Show practical areas of support: play and development; communication; movement; routines and independence; starting kinder or school; participation and emotional regulation.

By sharing goals and practical strategies, we help create a consistent approach across home, childcare, kinder, school and the community. Your family’s knowledge and priorities remain central to this process.

Signs your child may benefit from support

Parents, carers or educators may notice:

  • Delayed speech or communication
  • Difficulty following instructions
  • Challenges with play or social interaction
  • Difficulty managing emotions
  • Behaviour that is difficult to understand or manage
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Difficulty with fine or gross motor skills
  • Challenges with everyday routines
  • Difficulty with dressing, eating, toileting or self-care
  • Difficulty participating at childcare, kindergarten or school
  • Development that appears different from peers

 

A referral can be made even when you are unsure which service is required.
Our team can help identify the most appropriate starting point.

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Three areas we support

Child practising everyday skills with a therapist

Self-care

Learning to wash, dress, eat and toilet independently are important milestones. We assess skills and coach your family with practical strategies.

Children playing and learning together

Leisure and play

A child's main occupation is play. Through play children build skills, discover their sense of self and connect with others.

Therapist supporting children at kinder

Education

We work in schools and childcare, helping staff understand your child's learning style with strategies that support their learning.

Need help understanding support and funding options? We can help you understand possible pathways, identify relevant assessments and prepare clinical information to support applications.

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How our team works together

Children are supported by a network of people who know them, care for them and contribute to their development. With your consent, we work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, childcare centres, educators, kindergarten teachers, schools, support coordinators, allied health professionals and medical practitioners.

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Care Pathways therapist with a client

Children and families FAQs

Not sure where to start? Make a referral and our team will guide you to the right support.