Early Start Australia - Werribee

Get to know Early Start Australia - Werribee

From Early Start Australia - Werribee's website.

• Our approach

  Early Start Australia uses a holistic, evidence-based approach tailored to each child's individual needs and goals. The multi-disciplinary team works together with families to understand their child's strengths and challenges, then develops personalised therapy plans using proven strategies. Sessions are designed to support children across their day-to-day life, with therapists focusing on real-world skills like daily living, communication, movement, emotions and behaviour. The team believes early intervention makes the most difference, and therapy is adapted to suit children of all ages, needs and abilities. Whether through in-person clinic visits or telehealth appointments, sessions are delivered flexibly to fit your family's circumstances and help your child thrive.

• Working with families

  Early Start Australia emphasises working closely with parents and caregivers as partners in your child's therapy journey. The team shares information regularly, provides evidence-informed advice, and involves families in developing and refining the therapy plan to reflect your goals and dreams for your child. Therapists support parents to help their child across day-to-day life and routines, recognising that families are central to a child's development. The goal is collaborative partnership—working together with you to understand your child's needs, achieve better outcomes, and help your family enjoy a better quality of life. Communication is ongoing throughout the therapy process to ensure you're informed and involved every step of the way.

• Meet the team

  Early Start Australia's team includes occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, music therapists and allied health assistants who work collaboratively to support children's development. Child psychologists provide guidance on learning, development, emotions and wellbeing, helping children understand and regulate their feelings. Occupational therapists assist with daily living skills, routines, emotions, behaviour, school success and community access. Speech pathologists work on communication, listening, self-expression and social skills, while physiotherapists support movement, mobility, strength and physical development. Dietitians help with feeding disorders and nutrition. All therapists are registered professionals trained in evidence-based approaches, working together as a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated, holistic care.

• Your first visit

  At your first appointment, Early Start Australia's team will work to understand your child's needs, your family's goals and dreams, and what matters most to you. The initial assessment gathers information about your child's development, strengths and any areas where extra support is needed, which guides the creation of your personalised therapy plan. Assessment options include comprehensive psychology evaluations, autism assessments, functional capacity assessments and other diagnostic testing depending on what's relevant for your child. The team shares information and provides evidence-informed advice to help you understand your child's unique profile. From this foundation, a tailored therapy package is developed with you to address your family's priorities and support your child's development.