Early Links

Early Links A division of ConnectAbility. We empower people with additional needs by supporting inclusion.

Our services include: Behaviour Support, Dietetics, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Music & Play Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology.

📢 Attention ConnectAbility Australia customers! Want to WIN one of our super cool merch packs? 🎁All you need to do is co...
09/03/2026

📢 Attention ConnectAbility Australia customers! Want to WIN one of our super cool merch packs? 🎁

All you need to do is complete our Customer Feedback Survey and you'll go into the draw!

The survey takes roughly 5 minutes and will help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve so we can continue supporting YOU in the best possible way 💜

If you’re a customer or support someone who receives services from us, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

📝 Complete the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectAbility2026

📅 Survey closes: 19 March
⌛Takes 5 minutes to complete!
🎁 Complete the survey to go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 ConnectAbility merchandise packs!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Please share this post if you know someone who receives our services and would like to have their say 💬

📞 If you need extra support in completing the survey, please don't hesitate to call us on 02 4962 1000.

🎉 Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who power our organisation and community...
07/03/2026

🎉 Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we’re celebrating the incredible women who power our organisation and community. As one of Newcastle and the Hunter region's leading disability support businesses, we’re proud to be building a workplace where women truly thrive.💜

We’re thrilled to share that at ConnectAbility encompassing Early Links, women now make up 72% of our team - well above many national benchmarks and aligned with care and support sector statistics. 🥰

This year's theme is: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. Newcastle and the Hunter are full of strong, talented women shaping the future - and we’re proud to stand alongside them.✨

Explore more about our work and impact:
1️⃣ Our Organisational websites: connectability.org.au; earlylinks.org.au; findingyellow.org.au
2️⃣ Our Careers Page – View Jobs at ConnectAbility Australia | Expr3ss! Predictive Hiring Technology

06/03/2026

🎉 We’re heading to My Kids Market Newcastle this Sunday!

Come say hi to the team at Newcastle Showground Exhibition Centre from 9am-midday, and chat with us about our Baby Foundations sessions as well as the support we offer families across the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast. 💛

If you’re attending, make sure you come and meet our wonderful Baby Foundations Paediatric Physiotherapist Ange Hamilton. She’ll be there to answer questions, share tips and connect with parents and carers.

🧸 My Kids Market Newcastle
📍 Sunday, 9am-midday – Newcastle Exhibition Centre, Broadmeadow
👋 Come say hi, pick up some resources and learn more about how we support children to thrive.

We can’t wait to see you there! My Kids Market NSW

📢 A friendly reminder that the ConnectAbility Australia 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is OPEN!Your feedback helps us und...
05/03/2026

📢 A friendly reminder that the ConnectAbility Australia 2026 Customer Feedback Survey is OPEN!

Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve so that we can continue to be YOUR provider of choice. 💜

If you’re a customer or someone who supports a person who receives services from us, we’d love to hear from you.

📝 Share your feedback by scanning the QR or click the link below:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectAbility2026

📅 Closes 19 March
🎁 Complete the survey to go in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 ConnectAbility merchandise packs!

Thank you for being part of our community 🤝 Feel free to share if you know someone who receives our services and would love to have their say! 💬

🌟 We’re looking for Disability Support Workers to join our growing team 🌟📍 Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSWJoin ConnectAbi...
02/03/2026

🌟 We’re looking for Disability Support Workers to join our growing team 🌟
📍 Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSW

Join ConnectAbility Australia and make a real difference in the lives of people with disability.

As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll support individuals with daily living, personal care, community access, and help them achieve their goals all within a supportive, values-driven team.

✅ Recruitment commencing 2 March
✅ Multiple roles available
✅ Part time opportunities!
✅ Ongoing training & development
✅ Salary packaging & employee benefits

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and hold (or are willing to obtain) relevant checks and qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now via the link 🔗https://connectability.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=261&ppt=79d2ff9a

Our 2026 ConnectAbility Australia Customer Feedback Survey is officially OPEN. 🎉Every response helps us to improve and g...
27/02/2026

Our 2026 ConnectAbility Australia Customer Feedback Survey is officially OPEN. 🎉

Every response helps us to improve and grow so that we can continue to be your provider of choice 💜

If you’re a customer or are the support person of someone who receives our services, we’d truly value your input.

👉 Share your feedback here: 🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectAbility2026
⏳ Survey closes 19 March

As a small thank you for your time, you’ll go into the draw to win 1 of 4 ConnectAbility merchandise packs! 🙌

Thank you for being part of our community. 🤝 Feel free to share this post so we can hear from as many voices as possible.

Happy Feel Good Friday!✨A local ConnectAbility customer Dean, who lives in one of our supported independent living homes...
27/02/2026

Happy Feel Good Friday!✨
A local ConnectAbility customer Dean, who lives in one of our supported independent living homes in Newcastle is excited to share that he had an unforgettable time at Newcastle Pro Wrestling’s “Breakout” event recently! 🤼‍♂️

As a huge Cobra Kai fan, Dean loves practising his spin moves and air punches💥 so seeing live wrestling att Hamilton North Bowling Club was right up his alley. He was completely captivated by every match and even scored a photo with one of the wrestlers at the end! 🤩

When we asked if he’d like to go again, Dean signed a big YES! 🙌

Next stop: “Brawl at City Hall” on Friday 13 March 2026 at Newcastle City Hall - and he can’t wait! 🏛️

We love seeing Dean engage in experiences that bring him joy and match his passions 💜

We’ve had plenty of laughs and good vibes across our sites lately as our teams tried on our new ConnectAbility uniforms ...
25/02/2026

We’ve had plenty of laughs and good vibes across our sites lately as our teams tried on our new ConnectAbility uniforms - and you may have already spotted our fresh new logo making an appearance in the community! 🧐

A huge thank you to Lisa from Totally Workwear Newcastle who came out to each of our sites to help everyone find the right fit. Lisa even jumped in for a quick photo so we could send a proper shoutout for all her help and support.😎

We’re excited for our community to spot our new uniforms out and about — making it easier than ever to recognise our amazing ConnectAbility encompassing Early Links team.🥰

Thanks again, TWW Newcastle! 💜

Dietitian Josie joined us at playgroup last week for a relaxed and supportive chat with families about children’s nutrit...
18/02/2026

Dietitian Josie joined us at playgroup last week for a relaxed and supportive chat with families about children’s nutrition 🍎

One mum shared concerns about her child not wanting to eat green vegetables. Josie provided some gentle, practical tips around keeping mealtimes pressure-free and supporting children to explore new foods in their own time. She was also able to reassure the family that their child’s overall diet sounded balanced and appropriate.

Josie will be available at playgroup over the next two weeks, so feel free to pop in for a chat and ask any questions you have about your child’s eating. 🥦

Details:
📅 Thursdays (during the school term)
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Maitland Presbyterian Church
✨ FREE – proudly supported by Playgroup NSW (thank you for helping make these special mornings possible!)

Tag your friends bring the kids, and come along for some playgroup fun! 🤸

🦁Head's up! Ask your allied health therapist or early‑intervention teacher about the free 2026 Hunter Valley Wildlife Pa...
16/02/2026

🦁Head's up! Ask your allied health therapist or early‑intervention teacher about the free 2026 Hunter Valley Wildlife Park wall calendars, available at our Kurri clinic today and other clinics throughout the week while they last! 📅

Our team has already had a giggle checking which animal matches their birth month, which quickly turned into a cute guessing game around the office! 🐨

Elise Hastings, Senior Leader for Speech Pathology shared: "The Hunter Valley Zoo wall calendars are adorable! The fact that my favourite animal is also on my birth month is a bonus.”

These calendars are perfect for keeping track of everything coming up - jot down therapy sessions, school holiday activities and autism assessments all in one spot. ✏️
To plan ahead, visit earlylinks.org.au and check out the Groups tab — you’ll find everything from details on the Maitland playgroups, Warners Bay Baby Foundations sessions (next April sessions now open!), info on autism assessments and more. 🌱

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from our friends at Playgroup! ❤️We had an absolute blast celebrating love with our little ones...
14/02/2026

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from our friends at Playgroup! ❤️

We had an absolute blast celebrating love with our little ones on Thursday! From heart-shaped paintings to a Valentine’s-themed sensory table, it was a morning full of play, smiles, friendship and creativity! 🎨🧑‍🤝‍👩

For parents and caregivers, it’s not just about the crafts, it’s about community. 💜

Having a welcoming space to connect, ask questions and feel supported makes all the difference, and that’s what makes our playgroup unique. We have an Early Intervention Teacher and Occupational Therapist available each week so you can feel educated and supported while connecting with others. 🫶

Over the next few sessions, one of our dietitians will also be available to answer any questions you may have, so come along and chat! More about our dietitians here: 🔗 https://earlylinks.org.au/therapy-services/

📅 Thursdays (during the school term)
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Maitland Presbyterian Church
✨ FREE – proudly supported by Playgroup NSW (thank you for helping make these special mornings possible!)

Know someone who would love a warm, supportive space to connect? Tag them and invite them along! 🤝

We can’t wait to see you next week and continue spreading the love. 💖

🐾ConnectAbility encompassing Earlylinks is excited to introduce our newest furry member of the team - Barney the therapy...
12/02/2026

🐾ConnectAbility encompassing Earlylinks is excited to introduce our newest furry member of the team - Barney the therapy dog! 🐕
One of our clients Boyd recently joined our OT and Speech Pathology Team Leaders Maddie and Rachel (pictured) in welcoming Barney to our service. 🫶The laughter and games that followed highlight how powerful the human–animal connection can be in supporting engagement, regulation and communication.
Keep an eye out for Barney and our much-loved Dash when you visit one of our clinics.🐕‍🦺

Maddie would also like to extend a huge thank you to Karen at Therapy Dogs NSW for her guidance and expertise, as Barney learnt the ropes. 😎
👉 Interested in booking sessions with our Allied Health team or learning more?
Visit earlylinks.org.au to find out more.

Address

67 Bulwer Street
Maitland, NSW
2320

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61249343773

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