Early Start Australia Toowong
Level 11/39 Sherwood Rd, Toowong QLD 4066
- Clinic
- Online sessions
- NDIS registered
About Early Start Australia Toowong
Early Start Australia Toowong is a family-centred therapy clinic operating since 2013, offering supportive services to help children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families thrive. They work to a neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed model of therapy, tailoring each child's therapy journey to suit their unique circumstances and delivering collaborative support across the child's support network.
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 Toowong 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.
- Psychology and Counselling
- Child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people understand their emotions and thoughts, develop resilience, and enhance mental health and wellbeing.
- Mealtimes and Feeding Therapy
- Assistance with managing difficulties with eating or drinking including swallowing, food refusal and sensory issues, and disordered eating.
- Autism Assessments
- Formal diagnostic testing to guide autism diagnosis or identify support needs.
- ADHD Assessments
- Formal diagnostic testing to guide ADHD diagnosis or identify support needs.
- Sensory Assessments
- Testing to identify sensory processing support needs.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Testing to assess cognitive functioning and identify support needs.
- Motor Skills Assessments
- Testing to assess motor skill development and identify support needs.
- School Readiness Programs
- Evidence-based group programs supporting children's goals for school success.
- Early Intervention Services
- Early detection and effective treatment of young children with developmental disabilities.
- Developmental Delay Support
- Help for young children to hit developmental milestones with confidence for better quality of life.
- Allied Health Assistant Therapy
- AHA therapy programs offering support as a standalone service or complement to therapy.
- Telehealth Services
- Therapy services delivered via telehealth.
- Mobile Services
- Therapy services delivered at home, day care, school, and community settings around Brisbane's inner west.
Get to know Early Start Australia Toowong
From Early Start Australia Toowong's website.
Our approach
Early Start Australia uses evidence-based, multi-disciplinary approaches tailored to each child's individual needs. The team works collaboratively with parents to understand goals and develop personalised treatment plans combining strategies from psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, dietetics and other specialties. Therapists support children across their daily routines and environments—whether at home, school or in the community—focusing on practical skills and real-life contexts. Sessions involve working with parents and the people around the child to embed learning into everyday activities. The overall aim is to help children develop skills, confidence and independence while enhancing their quality of life and wellbeing.
Working with families
Parents and carers are central to therapy at Early Start Australia. The team works directly with parents to understand family goals, needs and dreams, and to tailor support packages accordingly. Therapists share information, provide evidence-informed advice and work together with parents throughout the journey. Rather than working with the child in isolation, therapists support parents and the people around the child to embed learning into daily routines and activities. This collaborative, family-centred approach ensures better outcomes and helps the whole family thrive.
Meet the team
The multi-disciplinary team includes occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians and physiotherapists, supported by allied health assistants. Each professional brings specialist expertise in their field, working together to provide holistic, coordinated care. The team is experienced in early intervention and supports children and young people of all ages, needs and abilities. Team members collaborate closely with parents to ensure therapy goals are met and outcomes are optimised. All staff follow evidence-based practices and NDIS requirements to provide quality, safe services.
Locations & areas served
Toowong
Level 11/39 Sherwood Rd, Toowong QLD 4066
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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