Northcott early childhood

20/03/2025

What do we love about playgroups?

- A soft introduction to early childhood education—while parents chat and connect, children learn through play.
- A great way to learn about routines—group time, meal times, and more.
- ! A place where everyone belongs.

This , we're reflecting on all the things we love about Playgroup.

Join us on Friday for our MyTime Playgroup! This week, the team from Northcott early childhood will be coming out to talk to families about all things -related.

Special shoutout to Cass from Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia for joining us last week and sharing your time and expertise with us!

Playgroup NSW MyTime Australia

02/08/2024

How are you celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day? ❤️💛🖤💙💚

This Sunday is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. National Children’s Day gives all Australians the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every child.

This year’s theme ‘Strong in Culture, Stronger Together ’ empowers children, making them feel proud of who they are and where they come from. Showing them that their culture is one of the most sacred, strong and important assets that they can have.

At Northcott in everything that we do we strive to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to discover, unlock and unleash their potential.

As part of our commitment to children we run a therapy outreach program to support the children in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Kempsey.

Northcott therapists make regular visits to preschools in Kempsey to run developmental assessments, obtain NDIS funding for children in need of interventions, provide therapy for those on NDIS, support the community and create therapy plans for the on site Allied Health Assistant to implement.

Sonia, Northcott Occupational Therapist shares "The staff are fantastic and know their students and their circumstances well, which creates a safe space for us to build rapport. Uncle John is the cultural teacher and Aunt Vicky is the language teacher. They have been teaching us about the culture and language in their community and have spoken at great lengths of the importance of taking back their culture and supporting their community."

The Therapy Outreach service in Kempsey is supported by The Profield Foundation and Collier Charitable Fund.

Read more about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections. https://northcott.com.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-connections/

23/04/2024

Meet our Early Supports team based in the Hunter region! 😍

For parents seeking support for their child's developmental needs, the team at Early Supports work closely with families, setting achievable goals for children's everyday lives and routines. 🗓 👧

In the early supports pathway, building capacity of the family to be able to support their child and advocate for their needs is extremely important. We want families to feel well equipped to promote everyday learning at home and other environments using a routines-based approach. 🌟

Upon achieving their goals, children and families transition to mainstream and community supports to continue their journey.

For families ready to empower themselves and support their children's journeys, inquire about Early Supports today! https://northcott.com.au/services/ndis-early-childhood-approach/

02/04/2024

Let's celebrate World Autism Understanding Day! 🌍

We understand that many families may notice behaviours related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) even before an official diagnosis is made. It's a journey that can be filled with questions and uncertainties, and we're here to support both the child and the entire family. 🧩

Sensory processing challenges are often part of an ASD diagnosis, though they can also exist on their own. This means that some people may find it difficult to process information they receive through their senses, such as sounds, touch, and movement. 🧩💙

The support of Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists can provide many benefits for children facing sensory processing challenges.

If you're interested in learning more about how Northcott supports people of all ages with ASD, from navigating the diagnosis journey to supporting emotional regulation, visit our website:

https://northcott.com.au/news/sensory-processing-disorder-autism/

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27/03/2024

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11/03/2024

There are only 5 days to go until the SydneySource Kids Disability Expo!

Come and see us on 16 - 17 March at Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC). There will be over 130 businesses showcasing their products and services so register now for your FREE ticket to attend!

Below are the details:

When:
Saturday 16 March – 10am to 4pm
Sunday 17 March – 10am to 3pm

Where: International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour – Hall 1

Cost: FREE to attend, tickets are essential for entry: https://showflow.com.au/events/sks

29/01/2024

Exciting news for parents in Western Sydney! Join our Playgroup for ages 0-5! 🧸✨ Guided by an experienced therapist, your little ones will thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. 🌱

Our therapist will help your child develop essential skills in:

🗣️ Language - Boost vocabulary and communication skills through interactive play.
🤝 Social - Foster friendships, sharing, and turn-taking skills.
🧠 Cognitive - Stimulate imagination, problem-solving, and early learning concepts.
😊 Emotional - Enhance self-confidence, self-expression, and emotional well-being.

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child to learn and grow. Find out more and sign up here: https://northcott.com.au/events/northcott-playgroup-for-pre-schoolers/

14/11/2023

Love these photos from our special ‘High Tea with Santa’ courtesy of The Tea Room QVB and May Gibbs! ❤️❤️❤️

30/10/2023

Meet Leisa an Early Supports Coordinator from our Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Early Supports team!

Leisa is passionate about supporting individuals with disability and their families, and we feel lucky to have her on our team.

We recently had the chance to chat with Leisa about her career path and what brought her to Northcott.

Check out her story here: https://northcott.com.au/meet-leisa-from-early-supports/

27/10/2023

This week is Children’s Week!

Celebrated every October, Children’s Week is a national celebration of children’s rights, talents and citizenship. This year, Children's Week runs from Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2023 and has the theme - Children have the right to relax, play and to join in a wide range of leisure activities.

To celebrate Children’s Week at Northcott, we would like to reiterate our commitment to Child Safety by launching our Child Safety Statement.

Northcott is committed to embedding child safe organisational practice consistent with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, Child Safe Standards, and the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework. A child safe organisation is one that creates a culture, adopts strategies, and takes action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

Learn more here: https://northcott.com.au/services/our-commitment-to-child-safety-statement/

16/10/2023

Marwan is a 6 year old boy who has been receiving support through Northcott’s Early Childhood Services (ECS) to develop his fine and gross motor skills, independence, cognitive and communication skills.

When Marwan and his family relocated to a more accessible home, ECS coordinator Nida continued to support Marwan and identified the supports necessary for him to integrate into his new home and community with ease.

Read Marwan’s story here: https://northcott.com.au/marwans-tiny-steps-towards-independence/

10/10/2023

As a NDIS early childhood partner, we work closely with families and carers of children aged 0-9 years to develop the skills children need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.

One of the programmes we offer is called early connections. Check out these graphics for a quick explainer on what early connections can look like!

Do you feel your child may need support? Get in touch and we will organise a meeting to discuss your concerns.

Call us on 1800 118 481 or make an enquiry here: https://northcott.com.au/earlychildhood/