Early Start Australia - Tasmania North
1a/75 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250
- Clinic
- Online sessions
- NDIS registered
About Early Start Australia - Tasmania North
Early Start Australia Launceston provides multidisciplinary therapy services for Tasmanians of all ages across the greater Launceston region, the North West and regional areas. They offer in-clinic speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, early intervention, art therapy, and counselling services, with flexibility for off-site appointments and state-wide telehealth coverage to ensure families in rural and remote areas can access high-quality care.
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 - Tasmania North lists
- Speech Pathology
- Assistance with speaking and listening, understanding and self-expression, alternative communication systems, school success, play and social skills.
- 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.
- Physiotherapy
- Help for children to enhance their movement, mobility, strength, developmental delay and overall fitness through tailored therapy plans.
- Psychology and Counselling
- Child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people understand their emotions and thoughts.
- Dietetics
- Support to help with eating better, managing health conditions and assisting with feeding disorders, fussy eaters, food allergies, weight management and nutritional concerns.
- Art Therapy
- Art-based approach when talking-based therapy isn't enough or right for some people.
- Music Therapy
- Research-based practice in which music is used to actively support people as they strive to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing.
- Developmental Education
- Work with people who have disabilities on developing their strengths to enhance their quality of life.
- Social Work
- Social work services offered as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Autism Assessments
- Testing to guide a formal diagnosis or identify support needs for autism.
- ADHD Assessments
- Testing to guide a formal diagnosis or identify support needs for ADHD.
- Sensory Assessments
- Assessment and regulation therapy for sensory needs.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Testing to identify cognitive support needs.
- Motor Skills Assessments
- Assessment of motor skill development and needs.
- School Readiness Programs
- Programs to help children learn skills to be confident and independent at school.
- Social Skills Groups
- Group therapy for developing social skills for preschool, school aged and adolescents.
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
- Specialist early intervention program for young children.
- School Holiday Programs
- School holiday intensive camps and group programs.
- Toilet Training
- Specialist support for toilet training.
- Stuttering Treatment
- Treatment for stuttering including Lidcombe program.
- Assistive Technology
- Assistive technology and equipment prescription services.
- Alternative Augmentative Communication
- Support for alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Get to know Early Start Australia - Tasmania North
From Early Start Australia - Tasmania North's website.
Our approach
Early Start Australia uses a holistic, evidence-based approach that brings together a multi-disciplinary team to understand your child's individual needs and goals. Therapists work alongside parents and carers, tailoring therapy packages to support your child across their day-to-day life and activities. Sessions are designed to empower children to function well in their communities, develop new skills, and enjoy more freedom and control. The focus is on early intervention at all stages—recognising that the sooner your child starts their therapy journey, the better the outcomes for their development and wellbeing.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the approach—therapists work with parents and carers as partners, not just alongside the child. The team shares information, provides evidence-informed advice, and works together with families to achieve their goals and enjoy a better quality of life. Carers are actively included in understanding their child's needs and developing the therapy plan, recognising that parents and the people around the child play a vital role in supporting development across day-to-day life.
Your first visit
At the initial appointment, the team will work with you to understand your child's goals, needs and dreams. A comprehensive assessment is conducted to identify your child's unique strengths, challenges and support needs, which helps guide a formal diagnosis or simply clarifies where your child may benefit from extra support. The findings are used to develop an evidence-based therapy plan tailored to your child and family's specific circumstances. This sets the foundation for meaningful and effective support moving forward.
Locations & areas served
Launceston
1a/75 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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