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Multidisciplinary Allied Health
Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology working together to strengthen children's participation, communication and inclusion.
Connect.Ed's Multidisciplinary Allied Health service brings together Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology to support educators within everyday early childhood environments.
Rather than working in isolation, our therapists work alongside educators to build confidence, strengthen inclusive practice and develop practical strategies that improve outcomes for children across your service.
Program Snapshot
Suitable for
Early childhood education and care services
Delivered by
Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists
Delivery
Outreach support within your early childhood service
Funding
Preschool Boost (eligible services)
Investment
From $193.99 per hour + travel
Overview
Children don't experience development in separate disciplines.
Communication influences participation. Participation influences learning. Sensory processing influences engagement. These areas are deeply connected, which is why our Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists work together to support the whole child.
Through Preschool Boost, we partner with educators to strengthen inclusive practice within the environments where children learn and play every day.
Rather than providing one-off recommendations, we observe, coach, collaborate and problem-solve alongside your team, building practical strategies that become part of everyday practice.
Why This Matters
Educators have countless opportunities throughout the day to influence children's development.
A conversation during play, a transition between routines or a small adjustment to the learning environment can have a significant impact on a child's participation, communication and confidence.
By building educator capability, we're able to create meaningful change that extends well beyond individual visits and benefits all children within your service.
What Support May Include
Support is tailored to the needs of your service and may include:
Occupational Therapy
- Environmental observations
- Sensory processing strategies
- Emotional regulation support
- Fine and gross motor development
- Supporting participation in everyday routines
- Educator coaching and modelling
Speech Pathology
- Speech and language development
- Communication-friendly learning environments
- Social communication
- Visual supports
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Educator coaching and modelling
Collaborative Practice
Where appropriate, our Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists work together to provide coordinated, practical support that considers the child's communication, participation and overall development.
Our Approach
Every service is different.
Before offering recommendations, we take the time to understand your educators, your routines and your learning environment.
Together, we'll develop practical, achievable strategies that fit naturally within the way your service already operates, creating sustainable change that continues long after our visit has ended.
Investment
Support is tailored to the goals of your service and may include classroom observations, educator coaching, collaborative planning, consultation and strategy development.
Investment
From $193.99 per hour + travel
We'll work with you to design a package that aligns with your Preschool Boost funding allocation and the needs of your service.
What Directors Are Saying
"This is the third time I have worked with Connect.Ed. The quality of their professionals has been very high and, in general, they have been a very good organisation to work with. I have found the knowledge, professionalism and communication exceptional."
Jeremy Pook
Director
Le Fevre Community Children's Centre
Interested in Multidisciplinary Allied Health through Preschool Boost?
Complete the enquiry form below and we'll be in touch to discuss your service, your goals and how Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology can support your educators and children.
Let's work together.
We'll help you explore how Multidisciplinary Allied Health can strengthen communication, participation and inclusion within your service.