Kids First Children's Services

07/10/2025

💛 A big thank you to our amazing Kids First team!
We spent today at our Team Development Day, enjoying each other’s company in a beautiful beachside location. It was such a great chance to connect, grow and learn together.

We’re so proud of the care and energy our team brings to everything they do. Days like this remind us what a special group of people we have at Kids First.

We’ll be back in at Kids First tomorrow, ready to see all of our wonderful kids and families again. 💛

01/10/2025

💛 A big thank you from Kids First

We’ve been blown away by the response to our search for our next Practice & Operations Manager.

So many talented professionals have reached out to us, and it’s exciting to now be speaking with some wonderful candidates who share our values and passion for supporting children and families.

We’re grateful for the interest in Kids First – and for the chance to connect with people who care as much as we do. 🌟

30/09/2025

💜 We’ve got great news to share…

If you’ve been waiting for regular speech therapy support, now’s the time to reach out.

✨ We’re so excited to welcome speech pathologist Stephanie Djogo to our experienced Kids First team in Brookvale.

And thanks to Stephanie’s arrival, we now have some rare before and after school appointments available in Term 4!

Stephanie is a mum, so she understands kids and families. She's passionate about helping children communicate, connect and grow - and we know you are going to love her.

💬 If you know a child who could benefit from regular support with their communication, let their grown-ups know. Or give us a call on 9938 5419 to find out more.

📘 Jump into the comments to learn more about Stephanie!

26/09/2025

🌟 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 🌟

Looking for a leadership role close to home on the Northern Beaches?
At Kids First Children's Services in Brookvale, we’ve been supporting children and families in our community for 19 years – and we’re looking an experienced leader to help guide our next chapter.
This role is all about leading success:
✅ Supporting our clinicians to deliver high-quality care
✅ Guiding our customer service team – the heart of our practice
✅ Creating outstanding experiences for children and families
✅ Strengthening systems and operations across the clinic

All while building on Kids First's award-winning reputation for care, integrity and professionalism

📍 Brookvale location – no long commute into the city
💼 Full-time role with balance built in (+ Early Finish Fridays!)
🤝 Be part of an award-winning, multidisciplinary team

We’re looking for someone with proven leadership and operations management experience in health, education or community services. This isn’t a step-up role – it’s an opportunity for an experienced professional who resonates with our Core Values and is ready to make a genuine contribution to children, families and colleagues.

👉 For more info or to apply, call ☎️ (02) 9938 5419or visit our website to apply https://kids-first.com.au/careers/clinical-operations-manager-job-kids-first/

Kids First Children’s Services – Helping Children to Thrive & Not Just 'Cope'

25/09/2025

Local public schools will open their gates to the public these school holidays! If your child starts 'big school' next year, this is a wonderful opportunity for your son or daughter to get familiar with their new environment - and for other children the school grounds could provide safe and enjoyable place to play! Check below the list for a school close to you 😊 https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/content/infrastructure/www/what-we-do/we-support-communities/share-our-space.html

Beat the boredom these school holidays! 🏀⚽

Let the kids burn off some energy and try something new with FREE activities available throughout the break.

From Saturday, 27 September to Sunday, 12 October, hundreds of public schools will open their outdoor spaces, playgrounds and sports fields for everyone to enjoy.

👉 Check the link below to find a participating school near you.

24/09/2025

What a fantastic evening we had last night with the passionate early educators from Ekidna- Dee Why School of Early Learning! The whole team gave up their evening to participate in our 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 workshop - learning how to have sensitive conversations with parents & caregivers. It's such fun to deliver Community Service Seminars like this and it was inspiring to be with such a dedicated group!

23/09/2025

For many families, finding time for speech therapy during a busy week can be tricky - but help is here!

Thanks to some fabulous new additions to our speech pathology team, we now have a limited number of before and after school appointments available for Term 4.

If your child needs support with:
✔️ Speech clarity
✔️ Language & literacy development
✔️ Social communication
✔️ Classroom confidence

…Kids First's experienced paediatric speech pathologists are ready to help.

Sessions are available in our warm and welcoming Brookvale clinic, or on-site at your child’s preschool or school - making it easier to access the care your child needs, where and when it counts.

💛 These spots are rare - and they don’t stay open for long.

💬 Know a family who’s been looking for support? Tag them below or share your experience – it really helps!

📞 Call us on (02) 9938 5419 to book or visit kids-first.com.au
to learn more.

18/09/2025

😔 If you have a child aged 2–5, chances are you’ve seen your fair share of tantrums, meltdowns and big feelings… They’re a normal part of development, but when they’re loud, messy, and happening often, they can leave the whole family feeling worn out.

💡 Here are some strategies from the Kids First team that could can help at home:
• Stay calm. Your steady presence helps your child feel safe
• Name the feeling. “You’re cross because the toy broke” shows them you understand
• Offer small choices. Little decisions (like which cup to use) give them a sense of control
• Keep routines predictable. Structure makes tricky transitions easier
• Notice the positives. Praise your child when they try to calm down, even if it’s just a small step (for example, “I like how you took a big breath instead of yelling”)

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:
• A speech pathologist can help your child use words instead of behaviour to express themselves
• An occupational therapist (OT) can help with calming strategies and sensory sensitivities that often trigger meltdowns

At Kids First Children’s Services in Brookvale, our multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, child psychologists, early intervention specialists and special educators supports Northern Beaches families every day.

💬 If big feelings are leaving your family worn out, you don’t have to manage it alone. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help your child feel more confident and calm.

📞 (02) 9938 5419 🌐 www.kids-first.com.au

16/09/2025

✨ Free Parent Seminars – Term 4 bookings now open!

If you’re part of a preschool or daycare on the Northern Beaches, our most popular seminars are available free of charge this term!

Topics include:
✅ How to Help Your Child Make a Successful Start to School
✅ Building Better Behaviour with Your Preschooler
✅ How to Help Your Child Become a Confident Little Kid

These are valued at over $800 - but we deliver them for FREE to local centres as part of our community service program. They’re practical, engaging, and always well received.

💛 Want one at your centre? Send us a message or visit https://kids-first.com.au/workshops-and-seminars/s

15/09/2025

🎉 More Clinicians, More Possibilities for Your Preschoolers

We’re excited to welcome new speech pathologists and occupational therapists to the Kids First team.

If you’re supporting a child who needs help with communication, behaviour, or motor skills, we now have 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 for preschool-aged children.

📍 Based in Brookvale, our multidisciplinary team works with families in our clinic, in homes, and within local early childhood settings.

💬 Want to know more? Call us on 9938 5419, send us a message or visit kids-first.com.au

15/09/2025

If you have a daughter aged 0 -12, don't miss the amazing Maggie Dent who is presenting her wonderful 'Girlhood' program this Saturday. Maggie is Australia's leading parenting educator and her practical, down to earth presentations are fabulous. A few tickets are still available, so grab some friends and go for a drive! You'll be glad you did!

10/09/2025

🌟 Does your child need support with friendships, big feelings or navigating social situations at school?
Our 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 and 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 groups are enrolling now for Term 4!

These small group programs are for children in Kindy to Year 4 who benefit from learning:
✔️ How to connect with peers
✔️ How to recognise their feelings and respond safely
✔️ How to build confidence in social settings

Led by Kids First team members Chiran, Ellie and Luke, every group offers a warm, supportive space where children can develop real-world social and emotional skills in ways that match their individual strengths, needs and communication styles.

🧩 NDIS-funded families are welcome
📍 Brookvale | Tuesdays & Thursdays after school
📞 Call (02) 9938 5419 to find out more or secure a place

👇 Tag a friend who might be looking for a group like this!