Early Start Australia - Westbourne Park

Get to know Early Start Australia - Westbourne Park

From Early Start Australia - Westbourne Park's website.

• Our approach

  At Early Start Australia, therapy is tailored to each child's individual needs and goals through evidence-based strategies. The multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively with parents to understand the child's strengths, challenges and needs, then develops a personalised plan to support development across daily life. Sessions draw on the expertise of occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians, physiotherapists and allied health assistants. The approach emphasises working together with families to share information, provide evidence-informed advice, and achieve better outcomes. Early intervention at all stages means therapy is available for children aged 0–16 years with a range of developmental concerns, disabilities, and learning or wellbeing needs.

• Working with families

  Early Start Australia places family involvement at the centre of therapy, working together with parents and carers to understand goals, needs and dreams. The team shares information and provides evidence-informed advice throughout your child's journey, ensuring parents are active partners in developing and implementing strategies. Telehealth appointments are available for families who cannot attend clinics in person, allowing responsive and flexible early intervention services from home. Regular communication and collaboration with parents and the people around the child helps support development across daily life and community settings. This partnership approach is fundamental to achieving better outcomes and helping families enjoy a better quality of life.

• Meet the team

  The multi-disciplinary team includes occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians, physiotherapists and allied health assistants. Each profession brings specialised expertise: occupational therapists assist with daily living skills, routines, emotions and school success; psychologists provide guidance on learning, development and emotional wellbeing; speech pathologists support communication and social skills; physiotherapists enhance movement and physical development; dietitians address feeding and nutrition; and allied health assistants provide additional therapeutic support. The team works together to deliver evidence-based therapy services, with all staff meeting professional registration and qualification requirements. Clinics are staffed across every state and territory throughout Australia.

• Your first visit

  At the initial appointment, Early Start Australia works to understand your family's goals, needs and dreams. The team will conduct an assessment to identify your child's strengths, challenges and support needs, which guides the development of an evidence-based therapy plan. Assessments may include psychology evaluations, autism assessments, functional capacity assessments, or other diagnostic testing depending on what your child requires. From this foundation, a personalised therapy package is created to help your child and family thrive. The process is collaborative, with the team sharing information and providing evidence-informed advice tailored to your child's unique circumstances.