Early Start Australia - Hawthorn
5 Lynch St, Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Clinic
- Online sessions
- NDIS registered
About Early Start Australia - Hawthorn
Early Start Australia Hawthorn provides supportive, family-centred therapy services to help children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families thrive. They deliver evidence-based early intervention therapies and assessments tailored to individual needs, with a multidisciplinary team working collaboratively within one therapy centre. Their approach involves working in partnership with families to understand their unique circumstances and decide on supports that best suit the child and their family.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
NDIS registered provider
- Community Participation
- Life Transitions
- Exercise Physiology
- Therapy
- Early Childhood
- Communication Aids
Services provided
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Behavioural Support
- Autism Assessment
- ADHD Assessment
- Early Intervention
Early Start Australia - Hawthorn lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Support with daily living skills such as toileting, dressing and mealtimes, routines, emotions and behaviour, school success, play, assistive technology and community access.
- Speech Pathology
- Assistance with speaking and listening, understanding and self-expression, alternative communication systems, school success, play and social skills.
- Psychology and Counselling
- Child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people better understand their emotions and thoughts, with tailored strategies to foster resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
- A play-based behavioural therapy approach to support children's progress and help them participate fully in life, delivered one-on-one or in groups at home, clinic, school or community settings.
- ADHD Assessments and Diagnosis
- Comprehensive assessments to guide personalised therapy plans and support a formal ADHD diagnosis.
- Autism Assessments
- Comprehensive assessments to guide personalised therapy plans and support a formal autism diagnosis.
- Sensory Assessments
- Testing to identify sensory processing challenges and guide support needs.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Testing to guide formal diagnosis or identify cognitive support needs.
- Motor Skills Assessments
- Testing to identify motor coordination challenges and guide support needs.
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Assessments to evaluate functional abilities and guide therapy planning.
- Group Programs
- Learning and developing skills in an interactive environment, including Little Oaks program, PROMPT feeding therapy, and school holiday groups.
- School and Early Learning Centre Services
- Support for early learning centres and kindergartens with program development, educator professional development, and kinder visits.
- Telehealth Services
- Therapy services delivered via telehealth for flexible access to care.
- Mobile Services
- Therapy services delivered in the home, day care, school, and community settings around Melbourne's east.
Get to know Early Start Australia - Hawthorn
From Early Start Australia - Hawthorn's website.
Our approach
Early Start Australia works with children and families using evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to each child's individual needs, strengths and interests. Therapy sessions are designed to be engaging and fun, with therapists supporting children to develop skills across communication, movement, daily living, learning and emotional wellbeing. The team uses a collaborative approach, working closely with families to ensure strategies and practices fit each child's unique circumstances across different environments. Sessions focus on helping children overcome obstacles, build confidence and independence, and grow both their skill sets and self-esteem in a safe, supportive space.
Working with families
Early Start Australia works together with parents and carers as partners in therapy, sharing information and providing evidence-informed advice throughout your child's journey. The team involves families in developing personalised treatment plans and therapy strategies, ensuring approaches fit your family's daily routines and environments. Regular communication and collaboration help achieve better outcomes for your child's development. Therapists work closely with families to understand their unique circumstances and ensure therapy practice is tailored to support your child across home, school and community settings.
Meet the team
The Hawthorn and broader Early Start Australia teams include Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Music Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. All therapists hold relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registrations with AHPRA where applicable. Staff have specialist training in areas including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, feeding and swallowing, literacy, assistive technology and various therapeutic approaches. The teams are committed to ongoing professional development and complete evidence-based training to provide safe, quality services.
Your first visit
At your first appointment, the team will work with you to understand your goals, needs and dreams for your child. They will conduct an initial assessment or consultation to identify your child's unique strengths, challenges and support needs. Based on this understanding, they will develop a personalised therapy plan with evidence-based strategies designed to help your child and family thrive. The multi-disciplinary team may include occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists and other specialists depending on your child's needs.
Locations & areas served
Hawthorn
5 Lynch St, Hawthorn VIC 3122
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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