School Age

School Age

Home & Community

Helping your child to thrive at school, home & in the community

We are dedicated to discovering your child’s potential. Our holistic approach works across the home, school and community environments to help your child develop confidence and independence. We are here to support you and your child from prep to high school and beyond -  every step of the way

We can help your child to:

  • Get the most out of school
  • Be independent & confident in daily activities
  • Reach their individual potential
  • Participate in their community
  • Improve social skills & meet new friends
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We offer everyday supports & the best development programs & services for your child

Our approach is to understand the needs & goals of you & your child. We offer practical everyday supports as well as the best developmental programs & services available. Our Allied Health team combine Assistive Technology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology to reach creative solutions that make life easier (& more fun!).

At Home

We understand that becoming more independent becomes more important as children get older. From packing school bags & getting dressed, to cooking a meal & using technology, we offer the best strategies, ideas & support available.

We also offer home assistance & are available at the times and situations in which you need us most.

In the Community

Being part of & contributing to the community is important to everyone's happiness & wellbeing. We promote opportunities to connect & participate through helping your child to:

  • Access mainstream activities such as sports & clubs
  • Attend fun & enriching events
  • Develop social interaction skills & meet new friends

We also offer practical ideas to help with everyday tasks such as using public transport, learning how to handle money & navigating social media.

At School

Learning at school can be enhanced & complimented by learning in the home & community. We can support your child to develop & practice writing, reading & comprehension, & help them to use technology. Our team also help your child build confidence with mobility & moving around the school yard.

The NDIS will use the following terms to describe the funding you can purchase for the School Age Services:

  • Assistance with daily life at home, in the community, in education & at work
  • Improved relationships
  • Increased social & community participation

Contact us to learn more about how our professional, approachable & down to earth team can help you today.

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Allied Health & Technology

Specialist support to reach your potential

Our Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists & Occupational therapists will help your child to reach their potential. They will help your child to reach individual goals and ensure that you have access to the best information, resources & support available so that your child can thrive at home & in the community.

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We can help your child to:

  • communicate with others
  • increase independent mobility
  • improve challenging behaviours
  • use assistive technologies
  • play & participate with confidence
  • get the most out out school

We provide the best Allied Health services for your child

We offer the best Allied Health services in the one location. Our Allied Health Centre offers a warm and welcoming space where you & your child will feel at home.

Our children’s therapy garden & animal therapy field, combine with fun modern technologies used in our sessions to provide the highest quality therapy available. At CLS your goals are our goals.
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We are industry leaders in assistive technology, making sure that you will receive the most up to date advice available on equipment & technologies that will make life easier (& more fun!).

Our Physiotherapists (Physios) can help your child to:

  • Move with independence
  • Play and participate with confidence
  • Use assistive technologies

Our Occupational therapists (OT’s) can help your child to:

  • Develop self- help skills
  • Get the most out of school
  • Manage sensory experiences

Our Speech Pathologists (Speechies) can help your child to:

  • Communicate with others
  • Improve reading, writing and comprehension
  • Enjoy mealtimes (swallowing)

Families and carers can access our programs and services via:

  • The CLS Allied Health Centre
  • Your home (or preferred setting)
  • Your child’s school, kindy or childcare centre
  • Virtual appointments (Skype etc)

We are registered providers for:

  • NDIS
  • Betterstart
  • Helping Children With Autism (HCWA)
  • Medicare Health Funds (HICAPS available)
  • Fee for service

The NDIS will use the following terms to describe the funding you can purchase for these services:

  • Improved daily living skills
  • Improved life skills
  • Assistive technology

Contact us to learn more about how our professional, approachable & down to earth team can help you today.

School Age

Short Breaks & Outings

Life life to the fullest

We all need a break from the daily routines. Enjoy our holiday, recreational & leisure programs that combine learning & life skills, making friends, challenging yourself with having a great time!

Our programs can help your child to:

  • Learn everyday life skills
  • Communicate & interact with others
  • Enjoy their community
  • Be cared for outside of school hours
  • Make friends and have fun!
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We offer high quality & enriching experiences, tailored to your child’s interests & goals

Holiday programs

We offer a number of school holiday programs for children and teenagers. Enjoy a trip away from home, experience something different and meet new friends.

Community & CLS Campus based programs

We run high quality and enriching programs in the community and at our well equipt CLS Campus. A wide variety of Individual and group based options are available, tailored to your child’s interests and goals. Community-based programs include a wide range of recreational and leisure activities, that also incorporate educational components disguised as fun. We also run, Sports, Arts and Leisure (SAL) programs.

Individual Respite

Our individual respite can occur at your home or in the community. Whether you need respite support for a couple of hours or a couple of days, we can help. We work with you to find an option that works for you and your family.

Contact us to learn more about how our professional, approachable & down to earth team can help you today.

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Sports, Art & Leisure

Life life to the fullest

If your child wants to be active, artistic, or just loves being social, CLS are here to make it happen. No matter what your passion is, we help connect your child to activities that interest, challenge & inspire them.

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We can help your child to:

  • Get fit & healthy
  • Experience new activities
  • Express themselves creatively
  • Be involved in their community
  • Be cared for outside of school hours
  • Meet friends & have fun!

Have fun being active, creative & social

We can support your child to participate in a range of sports, arts & social activities in the local community or organised by CLS.

Our 6 acre CLS Community Hub accommodates a range of activities available to the CLS & the wider community with the facility including a Maker Space, an Outdoor Kitchen, Technology Centre & heaps of room to create art, get active, have fun & meet friends.

The NDIS will use the following terms to describe the funding you can purchase for this Services:

  • Assistance with daily life at home, in the community, in education & at work
  • Improved relationships
  • Increased social & community participation

Contact us to learn more about how our professional, approachable & down to earth team can help you today.

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Why Choose Us?

CLS is dedicated to discovering your child’s potential. Our holistic approach works across the home, school and community environments to help your child follow their dreams and reach their potential. Our services are offered across all ages and life stages, meaning that we are there for you and your child from primary to high school and beyond.

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We offer:

  • the best professionals, programs & services available
  • a positive community that celebrates diversity & embraces equality
  • great support networks
  • a wide range of specialist services at the one location
  • a fun & enriching environment

Contact us to learn how our professional, approachable & down to earth team can help you today.