Early Start Australia Preston
466 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
- Clinic
- Online sessions
- NDIS registered
About Early Start Australia Preston
Early Start Australia Preston has been leading the way for paediatric allied health and support for young children with Autism in Victoria since 2009. They were the first to bring the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) program to Australian families and offer rigorous ESDM training for professionals. Their multidisciplinary team works in partnership with parents and caregivers, believing that parent and caregiver wellbeing plays an important part in improving a child's outcomes.
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 Preston lists
- Psychology
- 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.
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy services for children and young people.
- Developmental Education
- Educational support services for developmental needs.
- Dietetics
- Dietetics services for children and young people.
- Social Work
- Social work services for children and young people.
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
- Support your child's progress and help them participate fully in life with the Early Start Denver Model.
- Autism Assessments
- Formal diagnostic assessments for autism.
- ADHD Assessments
- Formal diagnostic assessments for ADHD.
- Sensory Assessments
- Testing to identify sensory support needs.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Testing to guide cognitive assessment and identify support needs.
- Motor Skills Assessments
- Testing to assess motor skill development.
- School Programs
- Therapy support services for schools including screening programs, therapy support and education to help children improve participation.
- Alternative Augmentative Communication
- AAC strategies to support people with communication difficulties.
- PROMPT
- Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets, an approach to speech disorders using physical prompts for sensory feedback.
Get to know Early Start Australia Preston
From Early Start Australia Preston's website.
Our approach
Early Start Australia uses evidence-based, holistic therapy tailored to each child's individual needs and goals. The multi-disciplinary team works alongside parents to develop treatment plans incorporating strategies that support your child across their everyday life and activities. Sessions are designed to meet children where they are, whether delivered in clinic or through flexible telehealth appointments from home. The provider's goal is to help children and families thrive by understanding their unique strengths, challenges and dreams, then creating a personalised approach to achieve better outcomes. Therapy is offered for all ages, needs and abilities, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and family partnership throughout the journey.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the therapy approach, with the team working alongside parents and carers to meet children's developmental goals. Regular communication and information-sharing occurs to ensure parents understand strategies and can support their child across daily activities and routines. The provider views parents as key partners in the child's therapy journey and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and better outcomes. Sessions can be delivered in various formats, including clinic visits or telehealth from home, offering flexibility around family needs. The team is committed to supporting parents throughout the process and helping families enjoy a better quality of life.
Meet the team
The multi-disciplinary team includes occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, music therapists and allied health assistants. All team members are registered health professionals who work collaboratively with parents to support children's development across all areas of functioning. The provider operates across multiple clinics throughout Australia, offering experienced therapists who are dedicated to early childhood intervention services. Team members follow evidence-informed practice and NDIS requirements to ensure quality and safe services. The team's shared goal is to meet every child's individual needs and provide early intervention that makes a real difference.
Your first visit
At the first appointment, the team works to understand your child's individual needs, goals and your family's dreams for the future. The provider will gather information about your child's strengths, challenges and what matters most to you, forming the foundation for developing a tailored therapy plan. Based on this initial assessment, the team creates an evidence-based plan with strategies specific to your situation. This collaborative approach ensures that therapy is personalised and focused on achieving the outcomes that matter to your family. The team is committed to working with you throughout this process to support your child's development.
Locations & areas served
Preston
466 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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