Leading Lights Early Intervention

27 Altree Ct, Phillip ACT 2606

  • Clinic
  • NDIS registered
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About Leading Lights Early Intervention

Leading Lights Early Intervention provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy services designed to support children's physical, emotional, and developmental growth. Their philosophy is to make sure children are the leading lights in their own health journey, meeting each child for who they are at whatever stage of development. They combine mainstream therapy with alternative professional intervention and focus on identifying root causes of developmental delays, behaviours, and disabilities including early childhood trauma, gut health, epigenetics, and environmental factors.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

  • NDIS registered provider

    • Early Childhood
    • Therapy
    • Behaviour Support

Services provided

Leading Lights Early Intervention lists

Speech Therapy
Targeted sessions to support language and communication needs, with therapist assistance for school or childcare settings to implement strategies.
Counselling
Support for complex challenges including anxiety, depression, mental health issues, burnout, low self-esteem, and significant life transitions in a holistic, person-centred approach.
Infrared Laser Therapy
Light therapy to reduce systemic inflammation and support brain development, assisting with learning, behaviours, emotional responses, pain and discomfort.
Positive Behaviour Therapy
Person-centred approach to help children with challenging behaviours by understanding root causes and finding ways to meet their needs through environmental changes, routines, and skill teaching.
Occupational Therapy
Support for fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, and cognitive function to improve abilities for school, play, socializing, and self-care.
Functional Integrative Medicinal Nutrition
Holistic nutrition approach taking a functional medicine perspective where food is medicine, considering lifestyle factors and investigating root causes for behaviours and symptoms.

Get to know Leading Lights Early Intervention

From Leading Lights Early Intervention's website.

  • Our approach

    The philosophy at this provider is to ensure each child becomes the leading light in their own health journey, meeting them for who they are at whatever stage of development they've reached. The approach is compassionate and evidence-based, designed to support each child's physical, emotional, and developmental growth. Sessions focus on personalised therapy tailored to individual needs, with steady and meaningful progress as the goal. Therapists are described as supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, creating an environment where children feel at ease, comfortable and truly supported.

  • Working with families

    Family involvement is central to the service model. Communication begins early through discussions about concerns and goals with therapists, and continues through ongoing collaboration with your assigned key worker who coordinates care across therapists, schools and other people involved in your child's care. Parents are welcomed to observe sessions and are given guidance and encouragement throughout the therapy journey, creating a transparent and supportive partnership.

  • Your first visit

    Your first step is to speak with the reception team to book an appointment. At the initial visit, you'll meet with the director and therapists to discuss your concerns and goals in a caring environment. A key worker will then assess your child's individual needs and plan the most effective therapy approach, working with you to set goals and establish collaboration with therapists, schools and other people involved in your child's care. Following this assessment, personalised therapy sessions will begin, focused on achieving steady and meaningful progress.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leading Lights Early Intervention a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Leading Lights Early Intervention is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Early Childhood Supports, Therapeutic Supports and Behaviour Support. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Leading Lights Early Intervention provide?

Leading Lights Early Intervention provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Support and Early Intervention.

Which areas does Leading Lights Early Intervention cover?

Leading Lights Early Intervention is based in Phillip, ACT.

How do I connect with Leading Lights Early Intervention?

You can call +61 2 6190 1098 and visit their website.

Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?

No referral is needed to see one privately. You only need a GP referral if you want to access Medicare rebates or are going through certain funded pathways.

Is speech therapy covered by the NDIS?

It can be, usually under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living, if it aligns with your child's plan goals. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.

At what age should we see a speech pathologist?

There's no "too early." If you have concerns about your child's talking or understanding at any age, an assessment can clarify whether support would help.

How long are sessions and how many will we need?

Session length varies between clinics and services, so check it with the provider when you book. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

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