The Gabrielle Centre For Children

The Gabrielle Centre For Children The Gabrielle Centre for Children was founded by Sarah Turner (Speech Pathologist) & Linda Collier (Occupational Therapist) in 2011.

Our Food Explorers Groups will be running again this school holidays, from the 7th-10th April. Please contact jessie@the...
16/03/2026

Our Food Explorers Groups will be running again this school holidays, from the 7th-10th April. Please contact jessie@thegcfc.com.au for more information or to register your interest.

We are so excited to share that The Gabrielle Centre for Children (GCFC) has officially opened our second clinic in Macq...
13/03/2026

We are so excited to share that The Gabrielle Centre for Children (GCFC) has officially opened our second clinic in Macquarie Park, NSW!

This beautiful new space allows us to support even more children and families with high-quality, relationship-based therapy.

We currently have immediate capacity for new referrals for:

• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy

We offer both assessments and ongoing therapy, and are a registered NDIS provider.

To make a referral:
📞 (02)47392352
📧 reception@thegcfc.com.au
www.thegcfc.com.au

🌿 A Gentle Health Reminder for Our GCFC Families 🌿As we move through to the colder months, we kindly ask families to ple...
10/03/2026

🌿 A Gentle Health Reminder for Our GCFC Families 🌿

As we move through to the colder months, we kindly ask families to please keep children home from therapy if they are unwell.

If your child has symptoms such as:
🤧 Runny nose
😷 Cough
🌡️ Temperature / fever
🤒 Feeling generally unwell

please cancel or reschedule your session.

While we understand that cancelling therapy can be disappointing, this helps us protect our therapists, staff, and the many children who attend the centre, some of whom have compromised immune systems or medical vulnerabilities.

Keeping everyone healthy allows us to continue providing the best possible support for all families.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe and well 💛

— The GCFC Team

09/02/2026

Today we officially opened the doors to our brand new GCFC in Macquarie Park! 🎉

To say we are excited is an understatement — we can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful new centre very soon.

We currently have capacity for Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology assessments and therapy sessions… but these spots won’t last long!

To book an appointment:
📧 reception@thegcfc.com.au
☎️ (02) 4739 2352

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03/02/2026

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02/02/2026

✨ New Group – Spaces Available ✨

Neurodivergent Girls Group (Ages 8–11)

🗓 Mondays | 3:00pm

We’re excited to offer a small, supportive group for neurodivergent girls aged 8–11, focused on understanding who they are, how they communicate, and what helps them thrive.

This group will be co-facilitated by Speech Pathologist Peta Walzak and Occupational Therapist Linda Collier, bringing together a multidisciplinary perspective that supports both communication and regulation.

Drawing on their combined professional knowledge, the group is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s unique profile.

Using a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach, sessions are interest-led and include:

🎨 Craft
🎲 Cooperative board games
🎮 Games and shared interests
💬 Guided discussion
🤸 Gentle movement and body-based awareness

Through these activities, girls are supported to explore their individual strengths, communication styles, and self-advocacy, while also developing insight into how their bodies and nervous systems work best.

As with any group, differences in ideas and sensitivities can arise. These moments are used as opportunities to build collaborative problem-solving, empathy, and mutual understanding — supporting participants to be themselves while also feeling safe and comfortable with others.

💛 To register your interest please email:

jane@thegcfc.com.au

22/01/2026

🌊🌞 GCFC’s first ever Beach Camp Birrong… and what a week it has been!

We are so incredibly proud of everything our campers achieved. This wasn’t just a camp filled with fun activities – it was a week of growth, courage, connection and huge personal wins.

Across the week we saw:
✨ Social confidence blossom as friendships formed, teamwork grew, and kids supported one another through challenges
💪 Resilience in action as campers tried new and tricky activities like high ropes and the giant swing, often pushing past nerves to say “I can do this”
🧭 Independence shine through with children managing their belongings, routines, and transitions with growing confidence
🤸‍♂️ Motor skills develop through raft building, beach games, soccer, laser tag and active challenges that built strength, coordination and body awareness
🎨 Creativity and calm during craft sessions, offering space for regulation and expression

From raft building and problem-solving together, to cheering each other on at the giant swing, strategising in laser tag, moving freely in beach games and soccer, and finding quiet focus in craft – every moment had purpose and meaning.

Beach Camp Birrong showed us once again what happens when children are supported in a safe, nurturing environment that celebrates effort, not perfection. The courage we saw, the laughter we heard, and the pride on their faces is something we’ll carry with us for a long time.

Thank you to our incredible team, our brave campers, and the families who trusted us with something so special. 💙

22/01/2026

📣 We have a last minute OT intensive spot starting

🗓️ Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th January

⏰ 1-3pm daily.

Please contact:

📧 linda@thegcfc.com.au

For more information

12/01/2026

✨ Now Open for Bookings – Macquarie Park! ✨

Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy appointments are now available at our brand new Macquarie Park centre!

Our experienced and caring team is ready to support your child’s development in a warm, welcoming and purpose-built space. With limited spots available, we encourage families to secure their sessions early before appointments fill.

📍 Macquarie Park
🧠 Occupational Therapy
🗣 Speech Therapy

Spots are already starting to book out, so don’t miss your chance to access therapy close to home. #

👉 Book now to avoid missing out by emailing: reception@thegcfc.com.au or calling (02) 47392352 alliedhealthsydney

09/01/2026

We are excited to announce that bookings are now open for occupational therapy and speech therapy at our brand-new therapy centre in Macquarie Park. We are just a few weeks away from opening our doors and can’t wait to show you what we have built! If you have been on our waiting list, we have immediate capacity to take on new bookings for both OT & Speech. To make a booking, email reception@thegcfc.com.au

04/01/2026

📣 ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT – Girls Explorers

Our Girls Explorers holiday program is almost full — just one last minute place available!

🗓 Monday 12th – Friday 16th January 2026
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30pm each day

A fun, connection-based program focused on movement, teamwork and hands-on exploration

✨ Activities include:

✔️ Bush walking
✔️ Taekwondo
✔️ Animal experience
✔️ Craft & science experiments
✔️ Amazing race & group games

📩 mel@thegcfc.com.au or elle@thegcfc.com.au

Or call Jane on (02) 47392352

04/01/2026

📣 LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY – Boys Explorers

We have just 2 spots left in our Boys Explorers holiday program this January!

🗓 Monday 12th – Friday 16th January 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm each day

A fun, active and connection-focused program packed with adventure, teamwork and hands-on experiences

✨ Activities include:

✔️ Bush walking
✔️ Taekwondo
✔️ Animal experience
✔️ Craft & science experiments
✔️ Amazing race & group games

📩 Spots are nearly gone – please email Mel or Elle to register:

mel@thegcfc.com.au or elle@thegcfc.com.au

or call Jane on (02)47 392352

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Blaxland, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+61247392352

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