School Readiness
Our School Readiness support helps children build the communication, social, motor and independence skills they need for a positive start to school.
Introduction
Starting school is a big step. School readiness support focuses on the foundations that help a child participate from day one — communication, social skills, attention, following instructions, fine motor skills for the classroom, emotional regulation and everyday independence — so that classroom participation feels familiar rather than overwhelming.
School readiness sessions typically run for approximately 45–60 minutes, individually or in small groups. Program length may vary depending on each child's needs.
Areas of support
How it helps
We build the communication, attention and motor skills that classroom learning relies on.
Practising routines, turn-taking and group participation makes the classroom feel familiar.
Parents receive practical strategies to keep building skills at home before and after school starts.
What to expect
A conversation about your child's strengths, development and the skills that matter most for school.
An observation of communication, social, motor and independence skills relevant to the classroom.
Individual or small-group sessions targeting agreed school readiness goals.
Strategies for home and, where appropriate, information sharing with the school as your child starts.
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Our Occupational Therapists support children, young people and adults to build everyday independence — from sensory processing and sensory integration to fine and gross motor skills, daily living skills, school readiness and toilet training.
Speech Pathology & Speech Therapy
Our Speech Pathologists (also known as speech therapists) support children and adults with speech delay, language development, communication skills, social communication, AAC, literacy and swallowing needs.
Psychology & Child Psychology
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We're here to help
Our friendly intake team can help you understand our services, availability and next steps. There's no pressure — just a conversation.
