Early Start Australia - Manly
North Head Sanctuary, Building 4/33 N Head Scenic Dr, Manly NSW 2095
- Clinic
- Online sessions
- NDIS registered
About Early Start Australia - Manly
Early Start Australia Manly is a leading provider of quality allied health supports to children and families on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The clinic is the first ESA dedicated early intervention centre in NSW providing evidence-informed autism supports and early interventions including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) approach. The experienced and multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with families and believes in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person.
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 - Manly lists
- Psychology and Counselling
- Child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people better understand their emotions and thoughts through tailored strategies.
- Speech Pathology
- Speech Pathologists assist with speaking and listening, understanding and self-expression, alternative communication systems, school success, play and social skills.
- Occupational Therapy
- OTs assist with daily living skills such as toileting, dressing and mealtimes, routines, emotions and behaviour, school success, play, assistive technology and community access.
- Art Therapy
- Art therapy takes an art-based approach when talking-based therapy isn't enough or right for some people.
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
- Support your child's progress and help them participate fully in life with the Early Start Denver Model approach.
- Autism Assessments
- Comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder.
- ADHD Assessments
- Comprehensive diagnostic assessments for attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
- Sensory Assessments
- Assessment services to identify sensory support needs.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Assessment services to guide formal diagnosis or identify cognitive support needs.
- Motor Skills Assessments
- Assessment services to identify motor skills support needs.
- Little Oaks Program
- Program for children under five years of age, particularly toddlers, with known developmental delays, autism or disabilities.
- Community Program
- Tailored and individualised programs for children, delivered in homes, childcare, kindergarten and all natural settings.
- Allied Health Assistant Program
- Provides families with flexibility, offering regular sessions with an allied health assistant at home, kindergarten, childcare and all natural environments.
- Dysgraphia Assessment
- Assessment for Specific Learning Disorder in written expression, addressing troubles with spelling, handwriting, and written expression.
Get to know Early Start Australia - Manly
From Early Start Australia - Manly's website.
Our approach
Early Start Australia uses evidence-based therapy delivered by a multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists and dietitians. The approach focuses on working together with parents and families to understand each child's unique goals, needs and dreams, then tailoring therapy to support development across daily life. Sessions are designed to be safe spaces where children can try challenging activities and grow their skills and self-esteem. The service emphasises that therapy is not just for young children—early intervention works best when started as soon as possible, supporting children at all ages and abilities to develop language, motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills.
Working with families
Parents and carers are central to the therapy approach at Early Start Australia. The team works directly with families to share information, provide evidence-informed advice, and develop strategies that support your child's goals across home, school and community. Therapists tailor their practice to suit each child's individual needs across different environments and work closely with families to ensure therapy is meaningful and effective. Regular communication and collaboration mean families are active partners in their child's development journey, not just observers.
Meet the team
The team at Early Start Australia includes qualified occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and allied health assistants. Team members hold relevant qualifications and professional registrations (such as AHPRA registration), with many bringing specialist training in areas like autism assessment, feeding therapy, DIR Floortime, AAC, and literacy support. Each therapist brings their own experience and areas of interest—for example, some specialise in early intervention with very young children, while others focus on school success, social skills, or supporting teenagers. All staff are required to complete NDIS Worker Orientation and have access to ongoing evidence-based training to provide safe, quality services.
Locations & areas served
Manly
North Head Sanctuary, Building 4/33 N Head Scenic Dr, Manly NSW 2095
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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