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Coastal Early Intervention

Holistic early intervention for kids 2–10. OT • Speech • Psych • Physio. Supporting families on the Central Coast. 👉 Enquire via our website.

15/02/2026

Come take a look inside Coastal Early Intervention 🌿

From construction site to a calm and warm space for our clinicians to sit with your family and navigate life next steps, together.

Welcome to Coastal Early Intervention 🌿

10/02/2026

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, our model is a little different (on purpose).

We don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all therapy.
Instead, we support children within the context of their lives — their families, schools, routines, emotions, and strengths.

🌿 One clear entry point, not a referral maze
🌿 Education and therapy working together, not in silos
🌿 A holistic view of behaviour, learning, communication, and regulation
🌿 Parents coached and empowered, not sidelined
🌿 Proactive support that builds skills early — before challenges escalate

Because progress doesn’t just happen in sessions.
It happens at home, at school, and in everyday moments — when everyone is supported.

If you’re looking for early intervention that’s thoughtful, connected, and genuinely family-centred, you’re in the right place.

🌿 Enquire via the link in bio to learn more about our model and pathways.
https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/

05/02/2026

You are the expert when it comes to your child. But having our Educational support team on side can ensure your child is set up for success in their learning journey.

Whatever that looks like, for them 🌿

01/02/2026

The first few weeks back to school can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Big feelings, tired brains, forgotten lunches, clingy goodbyes, and end-of-day meltdowns are all very normal. Transitions are hard, even when they’re positive ones.

A few gentle tips for the early weeks:
🌿Expect wobble. Regression, irritability, or extra tears don’t mean something is “wrong”—they usually mean your child is adjusting.
🌿Connection before correction. A few minutes of calm, undistracted time after school can do wonders for regulation.
🌿Lower the bar. Simple dinners, earlier bedtimes, and fewer extras are not failures—they’re smart nervous-system support.
🌿Name feelings, don’t rush them away. “It’s hard to go back after summer” is often more helpful than “You’ll be fine.”
🌿Be kind to yourself. Your nervous system is adjusting too.

This season isn’t about perfection—it’s about settling, safety, and slowly finding a new rhythm.

Wishing all families a gentle start to the school year.

29/01/2026

Meet Sophie – Early Intervention Practitioner & Key Worker

Sophie provides compassionate, high-quality early intervention support for children and families, with a focus on helping children thrive in ways that feel supportive, achievable and meaningful — both in sessions and at home.

As an Early Intervention Practitioner, Sophie supports children’s whole development through personalised, play-based, relationship-focused and neuro-affirming sessions. Her approach is warm, engaging and purposeful, designed to build skills while honouring each child’s strengths.

Sophie can support children in areas including:
• Social skills and peer connection
• Emotional identification, regulation and expression
• Communication and cognitive development
• Executive functioning (focus, planning, problem-solving)
• Fine and gross motor development
• Confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• School readiness, independence and safety awareness
• Coping with transitions such as starting school or moving environments

In addition to working directly with children, Sophie also offers Key Worker services, a nationally endorsed best-practice early intervention approach.

💡 What does a Key Worker do?
A Key Worker is a consistent professional who works alongside the child and family as their main point of support. This approach reduces overwhelm and helps families feel confident, informed and supported.

As a Key Worker, Sophie can:
• Provide tailored strategies and emotional support
• Coordinate multidisciplinary therapies
• Act as the main liaison between therapists, educators and families
• Help integrate strategies across home, school and care
• Support families to navigate NDIS early intervention pathways and advocacy

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, Sophie’s role goes beyond sessions — it’s about empowering families with the tools, confidence and clarity to support their child long-term.

📍 Enquiries and bookings now open. Reach out to learn more about how Sophie can support your family > https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/contact/

27/01/2026

Bookings are now open at Coastal Early Intervention Clinic 🤍

We’re now accepting appointments for:
🌿Psychology services, including assessments with Kristen
🌿Early Intervention Support with our Early Intervention Practitioner, Sophie

Appointments are available as early as next week, with a supportive intake process designed to guide families to the right service from the start.

Enquire now to get started > https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/contact

22/01/2026

Meet Kristen Donaghey – Psychologist at Coastal Early Intervention 🌿
Kristen is a Registered Psychologist with a strong focus on comprehensive assessments and clear, evidence-based intervention pathways for children and families. With experience across developmental and diagnostic assessments, Kristen helps families better understand their child’s needs and what support will make the greatest difference.

Kristen is passionate about guiding families from assessment through to meaningful intervention. Her strengths-based, trauma-informed approach ensures children feel safe and supported, while parents gain clarity, confidence and a clear plan forward. By working closely with CEIC’s multidisciplinary team, Kristen helps ensure recommendations translate into practical, coordinated care.

📍 Looking for clarity around assessments or the right intervention pathway for your child in 2026? Bookings are now available.
Enquire now via our website > https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/contact/

20/01/2026

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, we believe early intervention works best when the whole child is supported.

Many families first reach out for one service. But along the way, they may realise their child — or their family — could also benefit from psychology, speech pathology, educational support or physiotherapy. That’s why we’ve created a truly holistic, multidisciplinary model, with all services working together under one roof.

From your very first enquiry, our process is designed to feel clear and supportive:
• You’ll complete a detailed intake form
• You’ll then meet with our Educational Consultant, Tane, who takes the time to understand your child, your family and your goals
• From there, your child is thoughtfully connected with the right therapist or team, not just the first available appointment

No guesswork. No juggling multiple providers. Just coordinated care that evolves with your child’s needs.

Because when families feel supported and understood, children are given the best chance to thrive 🌿

Enquire now https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/

15/01/2026

Our psychology services are here for parents, offering a safe space to talk, reflect and build practical strategies to navigate stress, behaviour, emotions and uncertainty.

We know that when parents feel supported, confident and understood, children thrive too 🌿

11/01/2026

Coastal Early Intervention Clinic - where every child is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive 🌿

08/01/2026

Meet Tane Duff – Educational Consultant at Coastal Early Intervention 🌿

Tane’s passion for helping children thrive started in Out of Home Care and Disability Care, and grew through more than a decade of experience as a leader in NSW schools. Tane's background in Early Childhood and Primary Education gives him a deep understanding of the complex challenges many children and families face, from trauma and developmental delays to neurodivergence and behavioural needs.

Tane is driven by one mission: to bridge the gap between education and therapeutic care so every child is truly seen, heard, and supported to flourish. Whether it’s educational leadership, family-centred advocacy, or system navigation — he’s here to help children and their families reach their full potential.

📍 Looking for guidance and support for your child’s learning journey in 2026? Request a call from our team to see how Tane can help your family > https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/contact/

04/01/2026

From understanding assessment results to supporting school planning and educator collaboration — our Educational Consultant helps make sense of complex pathways and empowers families with clarity and confidence.

📘 Read more → https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/educational-consultancy/

Address

247 The Entrance Road
Erina, NSW
2250

Telephone

+61243847214

Website

https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/

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