Helping Hands Centre

Get to know Helping Hands Centre

From Helping Hands Centre's website.

• Our approach

  The philosophy at Helping Hands is neuro-affirming and strengths-based, recognising the innate ability in all children to achieve their best possible outcomes. Sessions take place in a safe, friendly environment designed specifically for different age groups, with individual therapy rooms, classroom-style spaces that mirror school settings, and dedicated areas for activities suited to each child's developmental stage. The centre's multidisciplinary team of case managers, therapists, speech pathologists and psychologists work collaboratively to provide children with practical tools for future success. The approach emphasises empowering children to achieve their potential by supporting their development and creating genuine opportunities for growth in a neuro-affirming setting.

• Meet the team

  The team at Helping Hands includes case managers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and psychologists who work together collaboratively. The centre has 3 resident psychologists and 2 resident speech pathologists on staff, along with an occupational therapist. The centre was designed and is directed by Sarah and Simone, who bring twenty years of experience in the field. Staff members have built strong tenure at the organisation, with the average team member having been with Helping Hands for a considerable period.