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Early Start Australia Penrith
At Early Start Australia Penrith, we provide supportive, family-centred therapy services to help children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families thrive.
Our Penrith clinic provides speech therapy, occupational therapy and school holiday programs, all designed to support children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families in their journey toward improved wellbeing.
Whether you’re seeking early intervention, developmental support, or specialised care, our dedicated team is here to help.
If you’d like to book an appointment, or have a question, call 1300 372 439 or make an enquiry today.
Clinic contact details
580 High Street
Penrith NSW 2750
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Therapy services to help you thrive
Early Start Australia Penrith provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and a range of group therapy programs to support your child and family.
Starting therapy with your child can feel like stepping into the unknown, but with the right support, it can become a rewarding and positive journey.
We customise each child’s therapy plan to suit their unique needs, bringing optimism, understanding, and open communication to every session.
Building a strong connection with you and your family is crucial to ensuring you feel at ease with the process.
At every step, we explain our approach, share our insights, and make sure it aligns with your goals and expectations.
With multiple therapists and disciplines working together, we can provide comprehensive, collaborative, family-centred services to your child and family within one therapy centre.
We’re easy to find
Early Start Australia Penrith is conveniently located directly opposite Penrith Westfield.
Public transport is easy, and you’ll find ample parking at Westfield and behind the clinic in Union Lane.
Get directionsSupport from 0 to 17 years, for all needs and abilities
Our multidisciplinary team at Early Start Australia Penrith, is experienced in delivering therapy for infants, children, and young people aged 0 to 17 years, to address a wide range of developmental, emotional, and physical challenges.
Our expertise spans various conditions and needs, including:
- Anxiety
- Motor dyspraxia
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Receptive and expressive language delays
- Developmental language disorder
- Speech sound disorders
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Learning disorders/delays
Our team takes a holistic approach to care, tailoring therapy plans to address specific needs.
Occupational therapy:
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Play and social skills
- Emotional regulation
- Personal care skills
- Sensory processing
- Cognitive processing, including attention and planning
Speech pathology:
- Stuttering/fluency
- Speech sounds and literacy
- Social communication
- Feeding therapy
- Receptive and expressive language development
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
How we can help your child
From early intervention support to therapy services, we offer tailored plans that support your child’s development.
What you can expect at Early Start Australia Penrith
Early Start Australia Penrith is renowned as a trusted provider of comprehensive, empathetic, and highly skilled therapy services.
Families choose us for a variety of reasons, including:
- Strong community connections: With over 20 years of presence in the community, we’ve built long-standing relationships with families, local allied health professionals, and schools, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Flexible therapy options: We offer both individual therapy sessions personalised to your child’s needs and dynamic group programs that focus on social skills, play, and development. This variety allows us to cater to a wide range of goals and preferences.
Our commitment to personalised care and community-focused support makes us a preferred choice for families in the Penrith area and Greater Western Sydney region.
Programs
We offer a diverse range of group programs during the school holidays, designed to support children’s development in engaging and interactive ways.
These include:
- Getting ready for kindergarten: Helping children prepare for the transition to school by focusing on essential skills such as independence, social interaction, and communication.
- Getting ready for high school: Equipping adolescents with the tools and confidence to navigate the shift to high school, including organisational skills and social preparedness.
- Craft group: Encouraging creativity and fine motor skill development through fun and hands-on crafting activities.
- Science group: Inspiring curiosity and critical thinking with engaging science experiments and activities.
- Holiday hang out group: A relaxed setting where children can enjoy social interaction and build friendships while participating in various activities.
- Playground skills group: Supporting children in developing key skills for play, coordination, and social interaction in outdoor settings.
These programs are thoughtfully designed to address developmental goals while making the holiday break exciting and enriching for children and families.
Our specialised therapists
Our team includes highly qualified therapists with expertise in specialised areas:
- Occupational therapy: Skilled in feeding therapy to support children’s nutrition and independence.
- Speech pathology: Specialists in AAC and feeding therapy, providing tailored solutions to communication and feeding challenges.
With our dedicated and experienced therapists, we offer personalised and impactful care to support your child and family on their journey toward growth and development.
Serving families across Greater Western Sydney
At Early Start Australia Penrith Clinic, we provide therapy services in flexible and convenient locations to best meet the needs of children and families. Our delivery options include:
- In-clinic sessions: Most of our services occur in our welcoming and professional clinic setting.
- Schools and preschools: Therapy delivered in educational environments, supporting children in settings they interact with daily.
- Home visits: These are available during school holidays, offering families the option to receive therapy in the comfort of their own homes.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about therapy services at Early Start Australia Penrith.
Meet our principal at Penrith
Rachel Paul
Practice Principal
Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) from the University of Western Sydney in 2011 and began working at Skills for Kids, now Early Start Australia Penrith, in November of that year.
In 2010, Rachel was involved in a community paediatrics program as part of a 6-month university exchange to San Jose, California.
It was this experience which formed Rachel’s commitment to working with children to increase their participation in the home and school environment.
She is particularly passionate about working with children with Autism and completed a Master of Autism at Griffith University in 2017.
We’re hiring!
Early Start Australia is part of the APM Group, a global human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 1 million people each year. To view all current opportunities to join our team visit the APM Careers website by clicking the button below.
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580 High Street
Penrith NSW 2750
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Opening hours
Monday : 8am - 6pm
Tuesday : 8am - 6pm
Wednesday : 8am - 6pm
Thursday : 8am - 6pm
Friday : 8am - 6pm
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