Noah's Ark Inc.

Noah's Ark Inc. Noah's Ark supports families in Victoria, ACT, New South Wales and surrounding areas. They established toy libraries for children with a disability.

In 1971, we started as the Noah’s Ark Toy Library for Handicapped Children, run by a small group of parents of children with a disability. At the time, families were beginning to refuse to put their children with disabilities into institutional care and institutions stopped admitting young children. Noah’s Ark co-founder Annetine Forell, a parent of a child with a disability, as well as co-founder Mary Glue, saw the need for family support. The service recognised the importance of play in a child’s development and provided a place for families to discuss the challenges of parenting. Today, Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Victoria and the ACT, Australia. We offer a range of services and programs that support families who have a child (aged 0-8) with a disability or additional needs. At Noah’s Ark we work closely with children with a disability, their families and the services they participate in. We recognise that parents are experts on their own child and we provide them with information and support that enables them to make informed decisions. We employ more than 220 staff and deliver services to more than 2000 families across Victoria and the ACT. Noah’s Ark works with families, educators and policy-makers.

On Tuesday 2 September, Noah's Ark staff members Nardine Earl (Preschool Field Officer Team Leader) and Sarah Denholm (O...
04/09/2025

On Tuesday 2 September, Noah's Ark staff members Nardine Earl (Preschool Field Officer Team Leader) and Sarah Denholm (Operations Manager Inclusion) were delighted to attend the Department of Education's Early Learning Leadership Forum for the Southern Melbourne Area.

Noah’s Ark delivers the Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) program across the City of Casey; Cardinia Shire; and in Southern Mallee region. These leadership forums are a fantastic opportunity to keep updated with the latest information from the department and to connect with Early Childhood Education and Care providers, leaders and teachers. Nardine Earl was also an invited guest for the afternoon panel session, where she shared insights to the PSFO program and how services can best support families. A wonderful afternoon all round!

Find out more about the Noah's Ark Preschool Field Officer program on our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/inclusion/pre-school-field-officer-program-psfo

Did you know it’s never too early to start helping your little one communicate their feelings and have a voice? As babie...
03/09/2025

Did you know it’s never too early to start helping your little one communicate their feelings and have a voice?

As babies grow and develop, they begin to use their voices to share their thoughts and feelings, and make choices guided by you.

Helping them grow to be good decision makers can start now. And you will also hear from other like-minded parents!

Register now for My Child’s Choices - Babies to Kindergarten Age starting 15 September, via our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/training/series/my-childs-choices

Free places are available for parents and immediate carers of children and young people accessing the NDIS, funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.


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Funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program

We're excited to be running this group program in Springvale this school holidays.Step into Soccer is a physiotherapist ...
28/08/2025

We're excited to be running this group program in Springvale this school holidays.

Step into Soccer is a physiotherapist designed, and Allied Health Professional delivered group supporting children to develop soccer specific gross-motor skills to support their transition to community sport. Build your love for the game with equally passionate therapists.

Families can visit our website for more information and to register interest: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/therapy/group-programs/step-into-soccer

Discover how to help your teenager have a voice and build healthy relationships in this parent workshop led by experienc...
28/08/2025

Discover how to help your teenager have a voice and build healthy relationships in this parent workshop led by experienced therapists.

In this workshop you will also hear from other parents who have walked the same path.

Register now for My Child’s Choices - secondary school age, starting in September: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/training/series/my-childs-choices

Free places are available for parents and immediate carers of children and young people accessing the NDIS, funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.

Funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program

Join us for this dynamic 10-week online course starting in September.Designed for: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) pr...
26/08/2025

Join us for this dynamic 10-week online course starting in September.

Designed for: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) professionals, family support workers, Maternal and Child Health nurses, consultants to children’s services and inclusion professionals.

Learning outcomes include:
• Increased knowledge of the research underpinning ECI
• Enhancement of knowledge and skills in family-centred practice
• A broader range of tools and skills in interacting with families
• An increased understanding of reflective practice.

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/course/key-worker-online

Building Blocks is a creative, block building (LEGO® & DUPLO) interest-based group run by experienced therapists. It aim...
26/08/2025

Building Blocks is a creative, block building (LEGO® & DUPLO) interest-based group run by experienced therapists. It aims to support family and child social communication development in a fun setting with peers.

We have groups coming up in Maidstone and Springvale during the school holidays.

Visit our website for more information and to register interest: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/therapy/group-programs/building-blocks



LEGO®, SERIOUS PLAY®, IMAGINOPEDIA™, the Minifigure and the Brick and K**b configurations are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this group.

Do you need evidence for your DIP funding applications?We offer a range of opportunities to support your student, staff ...
21/08/2025

Do you need evidence for your DIP funding applications?

We offer a range of opportunities to support your student, staff and school community. Services are delivered by our Allied Health teams within the school setting to achieve individualised outcomes.

If you are unsure which students need support the most or where to begin, our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists can complete an observation and then work with you to plan for your needs.

Find out more and register interest via our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/professional/school-student-supports

We're running a movement group program for children this school holidays in Echuca!Move Balance Breathe is an occupation...
21/08/2025

We're running a movement group program for children this school holidays in Echuca!

Move Balance Breathe is an occupational therapist/physiotherapist designed group incorporating body movement, ball skills, yoga-inspired poses and relaxation.

Families can visit our website for more information and to register interest: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/therapy/group-programs/move-balance-breathe

Help your primary schooler be able to communicate and share their worries and thoughts with you. Learn about how to beco...
13/08/2025

Help your primary schooler be able to communicate and share their worries and thoughts with you.

Learn about how to become your child’s skilled adult guide and hear from other parents in the same place.

Register now for My Child’s Choices Primary School Age in August and September – a free workshop for parents and immediate carers of children and young people accessing the NDIS. The course is being funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/training/series/my-childs-choices

11/08/2025

We offer a range of opportunities to support your student, staff and school community. Services are delivered by our Allied Health teams within the school setting to achieve individualised outcomes.

If you are unsure which students need support the most or where to begin, our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, such as Mollie, can complete an observation and then work with you to plan for your needs.

Find out more and register interest on our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/professional/school-student-supports

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261-271 Wattletree Road
Malvern East, VIC
3144

Opening Hours

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

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+611800819140

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In 1971, we started as the Noah’s Ark Toy Library for Handicapped Children, run by a small group of parents of children with a disability. At the time, families were beginning to refuse to put their children with disabilities into institutional care and institutions stopped admitting young children. Noah’s Ark co-founder Annetine Forell, a parent of a child with a disability, as well as co-founder Mary Glue, saw the need for family support. They established toy libraries for children with a disability. The service recognised the importance of play in a child’s development and provided a place for families to discuss the challenges of parenting. Today, Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Victoria and the ACT, Australia. We offer a range of services and programs that support families who have a child with a disability or additional needs.

Noah’s Ark provides the best therapy and education for your child with a disability or additional needs. We recognise the very important role that families play in their children’s health and development.

Noah’s Ark currently provides services to children 0 – 8 years of age and will continue to work with clients who have an existing relationship with us until 12 years of age. Children new to Noah’s Ark from the age of 8 and over will be considered based on a prior relationship with Noah’s Ark or a sibling of a current client. At Noah’s Ark we work closely with children with a disability, their families and the services they participate in. We recognise that parents are experts on their own child and we provide them with information and support that enables them to make informed decisions. We employ more than 220 staff and deliver services to more than 2000 families across Victoria and the ACT. Noah’s Ark works with families, educators and policy-makers.