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Early Childhood Intervention

Early Childhood Intervention supports infants and young children who have developmental delay or disability during the years when early support makes the greatest difference. Our Occupational Therapists work closely with families to build practical skills, confidence, and independence in everyday life.

CHILD FIRST

Support That Puts Your Child First

Birth to School Age

Supporting children from their earliest years through school readiness

Natural Environments

Therapy in homes, childcare, and community settings where children thrive

Family-Centred

Working in partnership with families who know their children best

Collaborative Care

Coordinating with educators and allied health for consistent support

STRENGTHS-BASED

How Our Occupational Therapists Can Help

Our Occupational Therapists support children from birth to school age to develop the skills they need to participate in everyday activities. We take a strengths-based, family-centred approach and tailor therapy to your child’s unique needs and goals.

Manual handling training for carers and support workers

Play skills and early learning foundations

Sensory processing and regulation

Daily living skills such as dressing, feeding, and toileting

Emotional regulation and attention

Building confidence and independence

YOU KNOW BEST

Family-Centred, Practical Support

We work in partnership with parents and caregivers — because you know your child best. Therapy is embedded into real routines, not just clinic sessions, so strategies are practical, achievable, and meaningful.

We provide clear guidance, hands-on coaching, and tools you can use every day to support your child’s development.

ENVIRONMENT-BASED

Support Across Natural Environments

Intervention is most effective when it happens in the environments your child knows best. We can provide support:

In the family home

At childcare or kindergarten

In community settings

Via Telehealth, where appropriate

This helps skills transfer into daily life and supports consistency across all environments.

COLLABORATIVE

Collaboration With Your Child’s Team

We collaborate closely with educators, childcare staff, and other allied health professionals to ensure everyone is working toward shared goals.

Clear communication and coordinated care help reduce overwhelm for families and improve outcomes for children.

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NDIS Early Childhood Support

We support families accessing Early Childhood Intervention through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This includes assistance with:

Understanding ECI supports

Functional assessments and reporting

Goal setting and therapy planning

Our reports are clear, evidence-based, and focused on practical outcomes for your child.

PRACTICAL

Our Approach

Child-led and strengths-based

We follow your child’s interests and build on what they do well

Individualised to your child and family

Every plan is unique and tailored to your priorities

Focused on participation, not just milestones

We care about what your child can do in daily life

Practical strategies you can use every day

Therapy that fits seamlessly into your routines

Still Have Questions?

Please reach out. We’re more than happy to help and answer any questions you might have.

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