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Hindmarsh

We provide assessments, early intervention therapies and support to help you thrive

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Early Start Australia Hindmarsh is a multi-disciplinary, community-based practice providing services to individuals up to 65 years of age

Our practice was established in 2011 to deliver responsive, family-centred, relationship-based therapy.

Our staff have experience working with people who have diagnosed disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Downs and other chromosomal syndromes, dyspraxia, acquired brain injuries, and language disorders.

We work collaboratively to support positive outcomes for each individual.

Our therapists are experienced in:

working within a trauma informed approach
working with individuals within culturally diverse communities
using translators in service provision
working respectfully within the ATSI Community.

For more information or to book an appointment contact us on 1300 372 439 or submit a service enquiry.

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Clinic contact details

214 Port Road
Hindmarsh SA 5007

Call

1300 372 439

Fax

08 8346 9798

Email

[email protected]

Open Today: 9am - 3pm

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How we can help

No matter where you’re at on your therapy journey, we offer a range of services, programs and evidenced-based therapies to realise your goals.

Please note, available services and programs vary between clinics, so please check with your local clinic about their therapy services.

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Developmental education

Developmental Educators work with people who have disabilities on developing their strengths to enhance their quality of life.

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Aquatic therapy

Aquatic therapy is provided in warm accessible pools by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists or therapy assistants under the direction of professional staff.

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Podiatry

Support to maximise the lower limb health of your child enabling them to develop, move and participate with greater comfort and success.

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Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists help people with orthopaedic, neurological or genetic conditions to maintain or improve their movement, mobility, strength and fitness.

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Speech and language pathology

Our speech pathologists support you to develop speech and language to build confident communication, literacy, and social participation.

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Social work

With training in counselling, child wellbeing and family support, social workers can help improve emotional and social wellbeing and manage issues or difficulties in life.

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Group therapy

Facilitated by our therapists, group programs are a fun way to meet others and create connections while learning and developing skills.

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Occupational therapy

Our occupational therapists help you take part in daily activities, like self care and school work, by supporting regulation, teaching skills and adapting tasks.

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Meet our principals at Hindmarsh

Alison Copley

Practice Principal

Alison graduated from the University of South Australia in 1993 with qualifications in occupational therapy.

She has over 30 years’ experience working across rural and remote, community, hospital settings, and the education sector with children and families.

She specialises in working within complex situations, to develop the strengths of the individual and their supporting network.

Alison also provides specialist input into national advisory groups related to Autism.

Sonya Murchland

Practice Principal

Sonya is an occupational therapist having graduated in 1982 and has undertaken post graduate studies in occupational therapy and architecture.

She has experience with children and adults with multiple disabilities, across the physical, intellectual, social and rehabilitation sectors.

Sonya has also undertaken a variety of research projects and has skills in environmental analysis and assistive technologies for clients with complex needs.