Therapy Plus Child Development Centre

23/05/2025

This looks like fun!

https://playmatters.org.au/events/messy-play-matters-cairns?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKdXUBleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqx238dS36QEeUs2nY4m0fsUU0EVOsmB65t-LnBrZ9bI1PBgyY05_pqQ3dGT8Q9Rsi4oUrSE_aem_hvFSGuxSnfU4ajmi8e5yzA&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120222160310690553&utm_content=120222160311010553&utm_term=120222160310780553&utm_campaign=120222160310690553

Are you ready to get messy in Cairns? Messy Play Matters is a chance for you and your little ones to enjoy a day out where the aim is to create the biggest mess possible!

26/02/2025

This is the story of our beautiful Caidan - thank you Charisse for sharing!

Acknowledge Their Strengths – by: Charisse Andrew
“Being part of a community like Apraxia Kids helps to not make it such a scary journey.”

Caidan’s parent, Charisse, not only describes their journey from diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech but also reminds us that CAS does not define Caidan as a person. Of course they overcome struggles due to his diagnosis, but you will be inspired by the positive messages shared by our Australian friends. Be inspired – read their story today!

https://www.apraxia-kids.org/acknowledge-their-strengths-by-charisse-andrew/

06/12/2024

Holiday Programs Starting Soon!!

Therapy Plus Child Development Centre has small group programs during the school holidays designed to target developmental areas such as communication, motor skills, social skills and cognition. They're targeted to 3-6 year olds who have delays in these areas. There are still places available so email admin@therapypluscdc.com.au to enquire about joining in.

06/12/2024

EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PLACES AVAILABLE!!

* Run by our experienced ECPs with input from speech and OT
* Groups of 3-4 children
* Weekly during school terms, in 2025
* 9:00am - 12:00pm
* Targeting communication, motor skills, cognition, emotional regulation, social skills, self-care and more
* For children who will commence Prep in 2026
* At our therapy practice in Redlynch, Cairns

The Curious Crocodiles program at Therapy Plus Child Development Centre meets the developmental needs of children in the year before they go to school. The program is individualised for each child, guided by their Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy goals and lead by an experienced Early Child...

22/11/2024

The quiet before the chaos - waiting to welcome all the kids to the Christmas Party Cairns.

27/08/2024

Come and see us at the FNQ Disability Expo, with Cairns Disability Network. We’re showing off our rebranding - we’re now Therapy Plus Child Development Centre, a new name to capture our new team.

10/11/2023

Thank you Tablelands for another welcoming and productive visit. Kathy spent most of the week up there with our AHA Annie catching up with all of the kids. It was really nice to see them all.

09/09/2023

07/04/2023

These apps are great, don’t miss it!

coming up with the goodies for Easter. The Nessy Phonics apps are free until the 11th April. Check them out in the Apple App Store.

21/03/2023

The sandpit provides so many language learning opportunities. Sit with your child in the sand and join their play. Use words that describe what things look like, what they're doing and where things are. Meet your child where they're at and teach them what words mean, by showing them - fill your bucket and exclaim that it is full! Tip it out and tell them that it is empty. Make a big volcano and a small volcano and compare them. Drive cars fast and slow, make roads and drive the cars around the mountain, under the bridge or through the tunnel. Your child can learn so much by listening to you and pairing your words to the toys in their hands. Above all, have fun, because kids are most open to learning when they're relaxed and enjoying themselves.

17/02/2023

Being able to identify the initial sound of words is one of the most important skills that will prepare children for literacy. This can be started in the year before a child begins Prep. When learning the alphabet, be sure to tell your child which sound each letter makes, and focus on working out which sound a word starts with, not just the letter.

To access the video in the last slide, click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGX3RcLG74

09/02/2023

What’s brewing in your kitchen today? There’s nothing like a bit of Wombat Stew!