Connecting Dots for Kids

Connecting Dots for Kids A passionate team of Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists offering in clinic and mobile services for children and young people 0-18 years.

Local services in West Gippsland. Serving children and families Australia wide through telehealth. Connecting Dots for Kids is a clinic based and mobile speech pathology practice based in Longwarry. We have a growing team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and therapy assistants with a wide variety of experience to support children with diverse needs. We work individually with children, with their parents, and with early childhood professionals to accelerate communication skills development in order for them to have more rewarding relationships and fulfilling lives. We also run both term and school holiday group programs for children of different ages and abilities.

Learning through play isn’t just fun, it builds essential life skills!From following directions to solving problems and ...
21/11/2025

Learning through play isn’t just fun, it builds essential life skills!
From following directions to solving problems and mastering daily routines, occupational therapy helps kids grow with confidence, one playful step at a time.

👋Meet Hannah👋We are so excited to welcome our newest team member Hannah. 💙💚Many of you will already know her from her ti...
20/11/2025

👋Meet Hannah👋

We are so excited to welcome our newest team member Hannah. 💙💚
Many of you will already know her from her time as a therapy assistant with us and now she has joined the team as a new graduate Occupational Therapist.✨️
Hannah is passionate about supporting children and their families to work toward their goals and we are so thrilled to have her step into this new role.

A little about Hannah💛
She loves reading, playing piano and singing along to musicals. She brings a calm, creative and caring energy to everything she does and we cannot wait for our families to get to know her even more.

Help us give her a big welcome.👋💕

Heard. Understood. Supported.Every child deserves to be seen, listened to, and empowered. At Connecting Dots for Kids, w...
17/11/2025

Heard. Understood. Supported.

Every child deserves to be seen, listened to, and empowered. At Connecting Dots for Kids, we provide therapy that truly makes a difference, tailored, compassionate, and child-centered.

Did you know Jenga is more than just a fun game? It’s a fantastic tool for building a range of speech and occupational t...
13/11/2025

Did you know Jenga is more than just a fun game? It’s a fantastic tool for building a range of speech and occupational therapy skills!

Here’s what kids are learning while they play:
✨️Turn-taking skills: Practicing patience and social rules
✨️Fine motor development: Strengthening control and coordination
✨️Problem-solving: Planning and thinking flexibly
✨️Language skills: Describing actions and using position words

Who knew a simple stack of blocks could do so much?

Today, we pause to remember and honour all who have served and sacrificed for our country.Their courage, dedication, and...
10/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honour all who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Their courage, dedication, and resilience continue to inspire us every day.

Lest we forget.

🧪Crazy for Science – Fully Booked!🧪Our January School Holiday Program is officially full, but you can still join the wai...
07/11/2025

🧪Crazy for Science – Fully Booked!🧪

Our January School Holiday Program is officially full, but you can still join the waitlist in case a spot opens up!✅️

Get ready to experiment, explore, and discover!
In this fun, hands-on science adventure, children dive into activities that fizz, pop, bubble, and ooze — all while learning and developing key skills for school success.
Guided by our experienced therapists, children will:
🧪Practice following directions, sequencing, and problem-solving
🧪Build fine motor and hand-eye coordination
🧪Learn about cause and effect in creative, exciting ways

Longwarry Clinic
Mon 19th – Thu 22nd January 2026
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Ages 5 – 10 years
$800 (4-day program)
Registrations close 5th January!
NDIS welcome.

NEW and WAITLIST clients welcome!
(An initial session is required to identify support needs and goals.)
Join the waitlist: 03 5618 3286
info@connectingdotsforkids.com.au

06/11/2025

🤟Key Word Sign at Connecting Dots for Kids!🤟

We’re absolutely loving using Key Word Sign (KWS) in our sessions and around the clinic!❤️

It’s such a powerful tool for supporting understanding, communication, and connection for all kids!
Our team uses KWS to:
👍Support spoken language
🤟Encourage confidence and participation
✋️Make communication fun and inclusive

Check out some of our go-to signs in this video and see how we’re building meaningful connections, one sign at a time!

🧱Construct & Create! 🎨January School Holidays 2026Build, craft, and create in this exciting 3-day hands-on group designe...
05/11/2025

🧱Construct & Create! 🎨
January School Holidays 2026

Build, craft, and create in this exciting 3-day hands-on group designed for curious and creative kids!
Guided by a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, children will explore teamwork, problem-solving, and communication while having loads of fun.
This program helps children:
🎨Encourage teamwork and communication
🎨Build fine motor skills
🎨Practice following directions
🎨Boost creativity and ideas

Longwarry Clinic
Mon 12th – Wed 14th January 2026
10am – 12pm
Ages 5 – 10 years
$600 (3-day program)
Registrations close 5th January!
NDIS welcome.
NEW and WAITLIST clients welcome!
(Initial session required to identify support needs and goals.)
Book now: 03 5618 3286
info@connectingdotsforkids.com.au

🌿Little Green Thumbs🌿 👉This group is filling fast!✨️January School Holiday Program 2026Get ready to dig, plant, and expl...
04/11/2025

🌿Little Green Thumbs🌿
👉This group is filling fast!✨️

January School Holiday Program 2026
Get ready to dig, plant, and explore in this hands-on sensory garden group designed for curious little learners!
Led by our skilled Occupational Therapist, each session is filled with fun and purposeful activities that nurture:
🌿Fine motor skills
🌿Sensory exploration
🌿Social interaction
🌿Early independence

Longwarry Clinic
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th January 2026
10am – 12pm
Ages 3 – 5 years
$400 (2-day program)
Registrations close 5th January!
NDIS welcome.

NEW and WAITLIST clients welcome!
(Initial session required to identify support needs and goals.)
Book now: 03 5618 3286
info@connectingdotsforkids.com.au

👉Ready, Set, School!🏡🌞Is your child starting Prep in 2026? Our 4-day school readiness program is designed to help them s...
03/11/2025

👉Ready, Set, School!🏡🌞

Is your child starting Prep in 2026? Our 4-day school readiness program is designed to help them start the year with confidence!
Led by our experienced Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist, this fun and engaging program helps children strengthen:
✅️Independence and problem solving
✅️Fine and gross motor skills
✅️Listening and following instructions
✅️Social and emotional skills
✅️Pre-literacy skills

Longwarry Clinic
Mon 19th – Thu 22nd January
10am – 12pm
$945.49 (includes a brief school transition report)
For children starting Prep in 2026
NEW and WAITLIST clients welcome!
(An initial session is required to identify support needs and goals.)

Book now: 03 5618 3286
info@connectingdotsforkids.com.au
Registrations close 5th January!
NDIS welcome.

🐐Let’s Go to the Petting Zoo!🐐 ✨️Expression of Interest Now Open!✨️We’re exploring the idea of a special Speech and OT o...
31/10/2025

🐐Let’s Go to the Petting Zoo!🐐
✨️Expression of Interest Now Open!✨️

We’re exploring the idea of a special Speech and OT outing to Little Sherwood Petting Zoo in Drouin West!
Join our team for a relaxed morning meeting the animals, exploring the farm, and building confidence and communication skills in a fun, natural setting.
This outing will focus on:
❤️Connection and social interaction
❤️Communication and confidence
❤️Sensory exploration and hands-on learning

Little Sherwood Petting Zoo, Drouin West
Proposed Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026
10am – 12:30pm (to be confirmed)
NEW and WAITLIST clients welcome!
(An initial session is required to identify support needs and goals.)
NDIS welcome.
Register your interest: 03 5618 3286
info@connectingdotsforkids.com.au

Your feedback will help us finalise details like the date, age group, and cost, so let us know if your child would love to join in!

🎁Happy Birthday, Isabella!🎁Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Therapy Assistant, Isabella!🎂Your warmth and care shine...
30/10/2025

🎁Happy Birthday, Isabella!🎁

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Therapy Assistant, Isabella!🎂
Your warmth and care shine through in everything you do, and our team (and all the kids you work with!) are so lucky to have you.❤️

We hope your day is filled with laughter, cake, and all your favourite things!

Address

2-3/19 Mackey Street
Longwarry, VIC
3816

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61356183286

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Clinician: Lydelle Joseph - Speech Pathologist (LinkedIn)

Location: Our clinic is located at 3/19 Mackey St, Longwarry, VIC. We also provide a mobile service, seeing children in their home, school, kindergarten, or other relevant environment.

Phone Number: 0435 835 791

Email Address: info@connectingdotsforkids.com