Early Intervention and Wellbeing Hub

 Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy and Parent Capacity Building

Our Early Intervention and Wellbeing Hub provides individual therapy and therapeutic groups for children aged up to 9, and parenting support, delivered by our speech pathologists and occupational therapists

Group programs

Therapeutic Groups for Children Aged Up to 9 Years

Group programs in 2025 include ‘Pawsitive Vibes’, a canine assisted therapy group, the Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ program, ‘Brick Club’, ‘Motor Magic’, ‘Fun with Food’ and ‘School Readiness’ for children starting school in 2026.

Our Operational Philosophy

A child and family-centred model of support and intervention

We believe in a child and family-centred model of support and intervention. We work in partnership with families to meet the goals they have for their children. While our offerings are based in evidence-based practice, we will always make sure we offer this in a way that is the most appropriate for each child and family and explain the reasons for our ways of working.

We are a trauma responsive practice and recognise the importance of working in trauma responsive ways with our staff, families and children. As much as possible we will work to offer a safe and affirming space for anyone who accesses us.

We work in a neuroaffirming way with children and their families, understanding that everyone has different ways of thinking, learning, processing and perceiving information. Our goals and strategies support children to develop and thrive whilst maintaining their strengths and individuality.

We work as a transdisciplinary and collaborative team with a focus on the best interests of the child and family. Our team’s approach is consistent, respectful, and intentional.

Programs and Services

Individual Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for children aged up to 9 years

The Hub offers individual Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for children aged up to 9 years. This therapy can be delivered in the child’s home, the community (for example at a park or playground, library, or the child’s childcare service or school) or onsite at The Infants’ Home.

Therapeutic Groups for children aged up to 9 years

The Hub delivers weekly Therapeutic Groups for children during each school term or during school holidays that focus on offering therapeutic support to children in a group setting while also supporting the development of their social skills. Each Therapeutic Group is facilitated by two Therapists from The Infants’ Home’s Allied Health team. They are a cost-effective way for families to access therapeutic support for their child.

Parent Capacity Building

The Hub delivers Parent Capacity Building programs in addition to our current parenting programs. These include webinars for parents on a range of topics related to supporting their child’s learning, development and wellbeing, as well as the delivery of bespoke parenting group programs based on identified community needs.

Program Costs

The Hub delivers fee-for-service programs aligned with the NDIS price guide. Clients can use their eligible NDIS/early intervention funding (plan and self-managed) and/or any Medicare or health insurance rebates they are eligible for toward these costs.

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Upcoming Programs

Pawsitive Vibes

Helps children who are working on goals such as building resilience and confidence, emotional regulation, communication and play skills.

This group is facilitated by our Senior Occupational Therapist, Justine Tarrant, and her dogs Vada and Raffy who are a certified therapy team, trained to work together to provide canine-assisted therapy.

Vada and Raffy enhance the occupational therapy support delivered during the group simply by being present, and the dogs are incorporated into the program in a child-led way.