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At Prelude Australia, we're here to support a positive future for all children.

Our mission is to:

⭐ Support children from birth to twelve, with developmental delay and disability to grow their independence and participate in everyday life

⭐ Partner with families and communities to build their capacity and confidence in supporting children

⭐ Promote access and inclusion for children to develop meaningful connections in their communities

14/01/2026

Are you ready for next week’s School Readiness Challenges?

As we get closer to the new school year, it’s important to remember each child brings their own strengths, needs, and learning style, and building school-ready skills is all about supporting them in a way that feels right for them.

This week, we’ll be focusing on three key areas:
🎒 Packing and managing a school bag
🚽 Building toilet independence
🧩 Following simple two-step instructions

These everyday skills help children feel more confident and capable as they take their next big step into school life.

We’d love to hear how your family has been going with practicing school readiness skills at home. Share your experiences, big or small — every step forward matters!

11/01/2026

🌟 We’re Back for 2026! 🌟

Prelude Australia is excited to reopen for 2026.

We’re ready to continue supporting children, families, and communities in the year ahead.
If you’re looking for early childhood or therapy support in 2026, our team is here to help. Referring is simple-
👉 Make a referral via our online form: https://preludeaustralia.snapforms.com.au/form/online-referral-form
👉 Who can refer? Families, educators, health professionals, and community partners
👉 Who we support? Children from birth to 12 years old.
We look forward to working with you again and supporting positive futures for children across our community. 💙

#2026

07/01/2026

Getting ready for school 🎒✏️🏫

Welcome to 2026! It is the start of a new school year so over the next 3 weeks we will be sharing weekly challenges that you can practice with your children in preparation for starting school.

School readiness is all about helping your child feel confident and prepared for starting school.

With a little planning and regular practice, children can build the skills they need to learn, thrive, and settle into their new school routine.

This is part 1 of our 3-part series — follow along each week for practical activities you can try at home. We're here to support you every step of the way.

24/12/2025

Wishing all our families a peaceful and safe Christmas.

Whether your day looks like big family gatherings or quiet moments at home, we hope you find joy in the little things – the giggles, the cuddles, and all the real moments in between.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey this year. It's a privilege to walk alongside you and your children.

From all of us at Prelude Australia, we're wishing you warmth, connection, and plenty of those small wins that matter most.

Merry Christmas 🎄

22/12/2025

We believe in investing in the future of allied health, and that starts with supporting the next generation of practitioners.

Prelude Australia is proud to announce our new scholarship initiative with the University of Newcastle.

We're offering two scholarships in 2026 – one for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy students and one for Bachelor of Speech Pathology students.

Each scholarship provides $10,000 over two years.
These scholarships reflect our commitment to building capacity within the allied health workforce and creating meaningful pathways for talented students to grow their careers with us. This sits alongside our Student Placement Program, paid Outcome Assistant positions, and New Graduate Program, all designed to support emerging practitioners as they develop the skills and confidence to make a real difference in children's lives.

If you're a third-year student in one of these programs, or you know someone who is, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 8 February 2026.
Learn more: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_340

19/12/2025

🎨‍🪇Prelude Australia Playgroups in 2026 🧩🖍️

Thank you to all the families who have contacted us about Playgroups for 2026.

Prelude Australia has proudly delivered Playgroups in our local community for over 40 years.

Our Playgroups remain incredibly important to us and the families that come to play and connect every week.

The funding arrangements for next year are changing, however as a Not For Profit we are well experienced in pivoting with how we access funding to deliver supports to children and families.

We are working hard to confirm how Playgroups can be funded during 2026.

For further information please check for an email from Prelude Australia in your inbox.

In the meantime, we would love to learn more about what Playgroups mean to you and your kids.
Please share your stories with us via messaging our page so they are ready for us when we return on 12 January 2026. This will help us to share your stories with our funding partners while we plan for Term 1.

Thank you for your understanding and we can’t wait to reconnect in the new year.

18/12/2025

We are excited to see all our families for our last playgroup of the year at our Kurri office.
Come and celebrate the year that has been 🖍🎨☀️

15/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄
Prelude Australia will be taking a short break over the festive season.

Our offices will be closed from Friday 19 December at 4pm and will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026 at 8am.

As we wrap up the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the families and our partners who have walked alongside us in 2025.

Your trust, collaboration and dedication help make meaningful outcomes possible for the children and communities we support.

We wish everyone a safe, restful and joyful holiday season, and we look forward to reconnecting in 2026. 💙✨

13/12/2025

For all our playgroup families, it is the last week of playgroup for 2025! 🖍️🎨🧩
We would like to thank all our families who have attended playgroup at our 5 locations in 2025.

We wish all our little friends who are transitioning to primary school in 2026 the best of luck.

Our playgroups will recommence from Monday 2nd February 2026. Our playgroups welcome babies to children who have yet to start school.

10/12/2025

🎄🌟What a magical way to celebrate the festive season! 🎄🌟

Last week, our annual Family Christmas parties brought smiles and laughter to Singleton (Tuesday 2 December) and Kurri Kurri and Maitland families (Thursday 4 December).

The kids were treated to wonderful entertainment from W***y Doodrop, and the room lit up when Santa made a spectacular entrance with sirens blaring in the NSW SES Singleton Unit emergency vehicle!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make these special days so memorable for our families.

This is what community is all about.

08/12/2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dan Repacholi MP to Prelude Australia.

It was a great opportunity to share more about our work as a local charity and how our early childhood & therapy supports make a meaningful difference for children and families across his electorate.

Thank you, Dan, for taking the time to learn about the needs of our community and how organisations like Prelude Australia help children thrive.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to support local families.

02/12/2025

International Day of People with Disability 2025 🌏🌱✨

This year’s theme “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress” highlights the idea that real progress happens when every person is supported to participate fully within their community.

At Prelude Australia, inclusion isn’t something we celebrate only once a year — it’s built into everything we do.
We focus on supporting children’s everyday environments so they can learn, play and connect to reach their potential in ways that are meaningful to them.

By working alongside families, schools and the local community, we’re helping build environments where every child can participate, belong, and thrive.

Let’s continue creating a future where inclusion isn’t an add-on, but a shared value that shapes how we live, learn, and grow together. 💙

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131 Northcote Street
Kurri Kurri, NSW
2327

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+61249374549

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http://www.preludeaustralia.org.au/

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