Participating in ongoing professional development is a core responsibility of our practitioners and is actively encouraged by Early Start Australia to ensure we are providing high quality services to our families that is evidence-informed and based on best practice guidelines.

Christies Beach Practice Principal, Temika, and Occupational Therapist, Laura, represented Early Start Australia at the recent National Occupational Therapy Conference.

The conference was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre across three days, 25–27 June 2025.

The conference is an opportunity for researchers, educators and practitioners to gather and share best practice knowledge.

Temika and Laura attended sessions about providing neuro-affirming trauma sensitive practice, recent evidence around self-regulation, collaborating with families and understanding NDIS requirements.