Yarran Early Intervention Services
29 Waratah St, East Gosford NSW 2250
- Clinic
About Yarran Early Intervention Services
Yarran Early Intervention Services is a trusted, community-based not-for-profit organisation supporting young children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families across the Central Coast of NSW. For over 40 years, Yarran has been proudly run by Central Coast locals, for Central Coast families. Their family-centred approach partners with parents and caregivers to build knowledge, skills, and confidence so they can support their child's growth in everyday life.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Yarran Early Intervention Services lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapists help children build independence and confidence in everyday lives through play-based and routine-focused strategies, supporting self-care skills, fine and gross motor development, sensory processing, and participation in home, preschool, and community routines.
- Speech Pathology
- Speech Pathologists work with children to develop communication, language, and feeding skills, including speech clarity, language understanding and use, social communication, fluency, and mealtime management.
- Early Childhood Intervention Educators (ECIE)
- Early Childhood Intervention Educators specialise in holistic development of children in the early years, working closely with families to increase development, identify goals and strategies, support learning through everyday routines, and assist with transitions into mainstream and specialised settings.
- Therapy Assistants
- Trained Therapy Assistants work closely with qualified therapists to support children's progress towards goals through play-based sessions, skill building with families and carers, and feedback to therapy teams.
- First Steps Forward Program
- A free program supporting children aged 0-3 years and families to transition into early education (long day care, family day care, preschool or playgroup), including group sessions held at various Central Coast locations during school terms.
- Service with a Fee
- Private assessments, therapy, and other supports for families without NDIS funding, with personalised quotes provided before services begin.
Get to know Yarran Early Intervention Services
From Yarran Early Intervention Services's website.
Our approach
Yarran uses a family-centred, evidence-based approach that recognises families as children's first and most important teachers. Sessions are delivered through a hybrid model—one-on-one in your home, at spacious, child-friendly clinics in East Gosford or Bateau Bay, in early education settings, or in community spaces. Therapy is play-based and routine-focused, helping children build independence and confidence in their everyday lives. Each child's program is tailored to their needs, with focus on engagement, independence, and social participation within natural environments and routines.
Working with families
Yarran partners actively with parents and carers to build knowledge, skills, and confidence so families can support their child's growth in everyday life. The service respects and values each family's unique knowledge, preferences, and strengths, ensuring tailored support. Communication includes feedback and updates from therapy teams, and the service acknowledges family capability and competence while utilising and extending their strengths and resources. Support is provided across home, education, and community settings to maximise learning in natural environments.
Meet the team
Yarran's multidisciplinary team includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Early Childhood Intervention Educators (ECIEs), Developmental Specialists, and trained Therapy Assistants. All team members are qualified professionals with AHPRA registration (where applicable) and relevant experience. The team works collaboratively and reflectively, continuously evaluating and refining their approach to provide effective, evidence-based support tailored to each child and family.
Locations & areas served
East Gosford
29 Waratah St, East Gosford NSW 2250
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