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Early Start Australia Stirling

At Early Start Australia Stirling, we provide supportive, family-centred therapy services to help children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families thrive.

Our Stirling clinic offers speech therapy, occupational therapy and Inklings, all tailored to individual needs.

Our goal is to ensure every child receives the care they need in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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.

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Clinic contact details

Level 1, 31 Cedric Street
Stirling WA 6021

Therapy services to help you thrive

Early Start Australia Stirling, provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, Inklings and a range of group therapy programs to support your child and family.

Beginning therapy with your child can seem like heading into the unknown, but with the right people at your side, it can be a highly effective, and positive experience.

We tailor each child’s therapy journey to best suit their circumstances and approach every session with optimism and the willingness to listen and share.

Sharing information and getting to know you and your family is key to making you feel comfortable about the process.

We’ll work with you at every stage to explain why we’re doing what we’re doing and to check that it’s in line with your 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 can also deliver services in a variety of settings to suit family needs, including in-clinic sessions, telehealth, home visits, school and day care sessions, as well as kindy screens and day care professional development programs.

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We’re easy to find

Early Start Australia Stirling is located at Suite F2, 31 Cedric Street, Stirling.

Our clinic is conveniently near the freeway exit, ensuring easy access for families and is fully accessible with a lift from the foyer.

You’ll find one hour free ticketed parking in the front complex and on nearby side streets, although please be aware that parking availability may be limited during busy times.

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Support from 0 to 17 years, for all needs and abilities

At Early Start Australia Stirling, we specialise in delivering therapy for infants, children, and young people aged 0 to 17 years, providing tailored care for a range of needs, including autism, syndromes, and developmental delays.

Our passionate team is dedicated to empowering families and fostering self-management skills for the future.

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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 Stirling

  • Early intervention: We offer a unique, intensive Early Intervention program, running Monday to Friday for three hours a day. This structured and consistent approach supports optimal developmental progress.
  • Multidisciplinary team: Get the support your child and family needs easily in one location with our occupational therapists and speech pathologists working together to help you reach your goals.
  • Flexible service delivery: Our therapy sessions are available in various settings, including telehealth, home visits, in-school support, community-based services, and in-clinic appointments.

At Early Start Australia Stirling, we offer expert therapy services in:

  • Occupational therapy: Supporting motor skills, sensory processing, and daily functioning.
  • Speech pathology: Focused on enhancing communication skills, speech sounds, and language development.

Meet our team of experts

Our team is comprised of highly skilled therapists with specialised training, including:

  • Georgia Ebert – Occupational therapist
  • Foong Ling Tham – Occupational therapist, trained in Inklings
  • Madeleine Lovegrove – Speech pathologist, completed SOS training and specialises in stuttering
  • Holly Earle – Speech pathologist, trained in Soundswrite

With a commitment to delivering collaborative care, our multidisciplinary team ensures your family receives the comprehensive support you need to help your child thrive.

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Inklings program supporting children with literacy and learning in Stirling

Programs

At Early Start Australia Stirling, we proudly offer the Inklings program.

The Inklings program focuses on developing foundational skills for literacy and learning.

This program supports children in building their confidence and abilities, particularly in areas such as reading and writing.

Discover how the Inklings program can benefit your child, please contact us to learn more.

Serving families across Perth’s north

We proudly welcome families from a wide range of surrounding suburbs, including:

  • Balcatta
  • Balga
  • Ballajura
  • Ellenbrook
  • Gwelup
  • Landsdale
  • Stirling
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Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about therapy services at Early Start Australia Stirling.

The first appointment is generally designed for parents to discuss their concerns and the child’s needs.

However, if families need to bring their child or other children along, we are more than happy to accommodate this if informed in advance.

You don’t need a general practitioner referral to see a speech pathologist or occupational therapist at Early Start Australia Stirling.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

You should seek advice from a speech and language pathologist in Perth’s north as soon as you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, communication or feeding development.

Its never too early.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

You should consider seeing an occupational therapist in Perth’s north if you have concerns about your child’s behaviour or if you notice that they are not reaching early milestones at the same time as other children.

You may also be recommended by your child’s teacher, or a GP, specialist or child health nurse.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

That’s ok.

That’s why we are here, to help guide and support you on your journey.

The first step is to give us a call to discuss your situation and what type of appointment might be best suited to your needs.

Our waiting room provides a warm, welcoming environment with books and colouring materials to keep children entertained while waiting here at Stirling.

Absolutely.

We strongly encourage parent participation in therapy sessions to foster an inclusive and collaborative approach for your whole family.

Yes, siblings are welcome to attend.

However, there may be occasions when the therapy sessions are more productive without siblings present, depending on the focus of the session.

Children already attending appointments for one discipline will receive priority scheduling for additional disciplines within our centre.

This ensures a coordinated approach for the child’s comprehensive care within our collaborative practice model.

During your initial appointment (either in person or via telehealth) you will have the opportunity to meet with a therapist to discuss your goals and reasons for seeking therapy services.

Depending on your situation, this appointment may also involve an assessment.

It’s beneficial to bring along any relevant documents such as doctor’s referrals, funding letters, custody/parenting orders or reports that may be helpful for us to see.

If your child has a NDIS plan, please bring this with you as well.

Additionally, you will receive an email containing consent forms and important documents to read and sign.

Depending on the therapy and your flexibility with appointment days and times, there may be a waitlist to access some therapy services at Stirling.

If you can’t attend a session, we require notification at least two business days. See our policy here.

Yes. We are a registered NDIS provider, and we work with agency-managed, self-managed, and plan-managed participants.

We also offer early intervention services for children up to nine years old.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

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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Clinic contact details

Level 1, 31 Cedric Street
Stirling WA 6021

Opening hours

Monday : 9am - 5pm
Tuesday : 9am - 5pm
Wednesday : 9am - 5pm
Thursday : 9am - 5pm
Friday : 9am - 5pm