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Early Start Australia Strathpine

At Early Start Australia Strathpine, we provide supportive, family-centred therapy services to help children, adolescents, parents, carers, and families thrive.

Our Strathpine clinic offers expert speech therapy, mealtimes support, provisional psychology, occupational therapy, and registered psychology, all tailored to individual needs.

Whether you’re seeking early intervention, developmental support, or specialised care, our dedicated team is here to help.

If you’d like to book an appointment or simply have a question, call 1300 372 439 or make an enquiry today.

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Clinic contact details

Suite 2, Level 1, 454 Gympie Road
Strathpine QLD

Fax

07 3310 4884

Therapy services to help you thrive

Early Start Australia Strathpine provides speech therapy, mealtimes support, provisional psychology, occupational therapy, and registered psychology to support your child and family.

Beginning therapy with your child can seem like heading into the unknown, but with the right people at your side, it can be a highly effective and positive experience.

We tailor each child’s therapy journey to best suit their circumstances and approach every session with optimism and the willingness to listen and share.

Sharing information and getting to know you and your family is key to making you feel comfortable about the process.

We’ll work with you at every stage to explain why we’re doing what we’re doing and to check that it’s in line with your expectations.

We deliver therapy services in flexible settings to suit your family’s needs.

These include in-clinic sessions, community-based support such as day care, school, and home visits (within a 30-minute drive), and telehealth services for added convenience.

Speech therapy helping kids and teens in Strathpine develop communication skills
No waitlist – book therapy today for personalised care

We’re easy to find

We’re conveniently located on Gympie Road, a short walk from the train station.

We also provide ample on-site parking, making visits as easy as possible.

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Support from 0 to 17 years, for all needs and abilities

At Early Start Australia Strathpine, we proudly support children and young people aged 0 to 17, catering to a wide range of needs.

Our experienced clinicians work collaboratively to help your child achieve their developmental goals.

Our services

  • Speech therapy: A priority service, helping children develop communication skills and overcome speech challenges.
  • Occupational therapy: Supporting motor skills, sensory processing, and daily functioning.
  • Psychology: Comprehensive care for emotional and behavioural needs.
  • Mealtime support: A key focus at our clinic, providing strategies for safe and enjoyable eating experiences.
Occupational therapy supporting children's growth and daily activities

How we can help your child

From early intervention support to therapy services, we offer tailored plans that support your child’s development.

Meet our clinicians

We are proud to have a multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals, including:

  • Kimberlee Drummond – occupational therapist and practice principal
  • Alison Cole – provisional psychologist
  • Angela Clark – provisional psychologist
  • Ashley Yap – speech language pathologist
  • Becky McDonald – psychologist
  • Corrina Edwards – allied health assistant
  • Isabel Devery – speech language pathologist
  • Katelyn-Ann Tillack – occupational therapist
  • Tayla-Gaye Morgan – speech language pathologist

Together, our team brings extensive expertise and a commitment to providing exceptional care for children and young people.

Flexible therapy options – in clinic, online, and everyday environments

What you can expect at Early Start Australia Strathpine

At Early Start Australia Strathpine, we stand out for the exceptional care and support we provide to your child and family.

Our team comprises experienced therapists with over two years of expertise in their respective fields, ensuring high-quality and professional care.

One of our specialty areas is mealtime management support, providing tailored strategies to help your child and family navigate the challenges.

Our multidisciplinary team operates under one roof to give you seamless collaboration between therapists for a truly holistic approach to care.

We provide a variety of group programs, complementing individual therapy sessions and promoting social interaction and skill-building.

And there’s no waitlist for speech therapy and psychology services, so your family can access support when you need it most.

As a NDIS registered provider, we are committed to delivering accessible and inclusive services for clients and families.

Psychology services for kids – compassionate and tailored support

Serving families across Brisbane’s north

We proudly welcome families from a wide range of surrounding suburbs, including:

  • Albany Creek
  • Bald Hills
  • Bracken Ridge
  • Deception Bay
  • Kallangur
  • Narangba
  • North Lakes
  • Petrie
  • Rothwell
  • Warner

Programs

At Early Start Australia Strathpine, we offer specialised programs to support families and promote social and emotional growth.

Currently, we are calling for expressions of interest in:

  • Circle of Security Parenting: A relationship-based parenting program that helps caregivers understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their bond.
  • PEERS group: A program focused on improving social skills and building meaningful peer relationships, particularly for young people with social challenges.
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Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about therapy services at Early Start Australia Strathpine.

You don’t need a general practitioner referral to see a speech pathologist or occupational therapist at Early Start Australia Strathpine.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

You should seek advice from a speech and language pathologist in Brisbane’s north as soon as you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, communication or feeding development.

Its never too early.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

You should consider seeing an occupational therapist in Brisbane’s north if you have concerns about your child’s behaviour or if you notice that they are not reaching early milestones at the same time as other children.

You may also be recommended by your child’s teacher, or a GP, specialist or child health nurse.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

Early intervention has been proven to lead to better outcomes.

You should consider seeing a psychologist in Brisbane’s north as soon as you have concerns or if a GP, teacher, or caregiver has noted your child’s behaviour or emotional state.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

That’s ok.

That’s why we are here, to help guide and support you on your journey.

The first step is to give us a call to discuss your situation and what type of appointment might be best suited to your needs.

Our waiting room provides a warm, large, welcoming environment with books and colouring materials to keep children entertained while waiting here at Strathpine.

Absolutely.

We strongly encourage parent participation in therapy sessions to foster an inclusive and collaborative approach for your whole family.

Yes, siblings are welcome to attend.

However, there may be occasions when the therapy sessions are more productive without siblings present, depending on the focus of the session.

Children already attending appointments for one discipline will receive priority scheduling for additional disciplines within our centre.

This ensures a coordinated approach for the child’s comprehensive care within our collaborative practice model.

During your initial appointment, either in person or via telehealth, you can meet with a therapist to discuss your goals and reasons for seeking therapy services.

It’s beneficial to bring along any relevant documents such as doctor’s referrals, funding letters, custody/parenting orders or reports that may be helpful for us to see.

If your child has a NDIS plan, please bring this with you as well.

Additionally, you will receive an email containing consent forms and important documents to read and sign.

Depending on the therapy and your flexibility with appointment days and times, there may be a waitlist to access some therapy services at Strathpine.

If you can’t attend a session, we require notification at least two business days. See our policy here.

Yes. We are a registered NDIS provider, and we work with agency-managed, self-managed, and plan-managed participants.

We also offer early intervention services for children up to nine years old.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and request an appointment.

Meet our principal at Strathpine

KImberlee Strathpine scaled

Kimberlee Drummond

Practice Principal

Kimberlee is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist having gained her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from The University of Queensland with Honours. Kimberlee has experience working with all ages, from which she has developed a keen interest and passion for early childhood intervention.

Kimberlee endeavours to support her clients to reach their full potential through inclusivity and trust built on connection with children, and valuing and respecting all significant caregivers. Her approach to intervention is based on a holistic and positive experience.

Having joined Early Start Australia in 2018 following previous roles in Occupational Rehabilitation and Autism specific therapies, the Core Values of Early Start Australia resonate deeply with Kimberlee. Sharing in the delight of each child that enters our clinics, Kimberlee wholeheartedly believes that Fun should always remain at the centre of her work.

Always striving to understand and deliver evidence-based best practice, Kimberlee has completed post graduate training in a variety of therapy approaches and techniques, including the Early Start Denver Model for early intervention. Kimberlee has also completed further training in the CO-OP Approach for skill acquisition, Applying Psycho-Sensory Interventions and Trauma-Informed Practice, toileting and sleep, play skills, and sensory processing. Kimberlee is also a trained facilitator of the Secret Agent Society group program.

Kimberlee’s relentless passion is not limited to her work within the Allied Health field. Outside of work, she teaches karate to children and adults of all ages and has obtained her third level Black Belt.

We’re hiring!

Early Start Australia is part of the APM Group, a global human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 1 million people each year. To view all current opportunities to join our team visit the APM Careers website by clicking the button below.

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Clinic contact details

Suite 2, Level 1, 454 Gympie Road
Strathpine QLD

Fax

07 3310 4884

Opening hours

Monday : 8am - 6pm
Tuesday : 8am - 6pm
Wednesday : 9am - 5pm
Thursday : 9am - 5pm
Friday : 8am - 4pm