Launceston
We offer early intervention and therapy services and support for all ages, needs and abilities.
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Early Start Australia Launceston provides multidisciplinary therapy services for Tasmanians of all ages across the greater Launceston region, the North West and regional areas
We provide in-clinic speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, early intervention, art therapy, and counselling services.
Off-site appointments for all of our services can be arranged at home or school. We also deliver all of our services state-wide, via telehealth.
For more information or to book an appointment contact us on 1300 372 439 or submit a service enquiry.
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Clinic contact details
75 Paterson Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Open Today: 8am - 5pmHow we can help your child
From early intervention support to therapy services, we offer tailored plans that support your child’s development.
Programs
For children
- Assistive technology and equipment prescription
- School readiness programs
- LEGO groups
- Group therapy – Messy play, art therapy, cooking groups
- Home exercise programs
- Social skills groups for preschool, school aged and adolescents
- School holiday intensive camps
- Food therapy for all ages
- Literacy programs
- Early language programs
- Handwriting therapy
- School programs
- Toilet training
- Sensory assessment and regulation therapy
- Stuttering treatment
- Voice therapy
- Oral myology
For adults
- Practical cooking and nutrition skills groups
- Literacy programs
- Oncology (cancer) support
- Rehabilitation services
- Assessments – Aged care, powered mobility
- Chronic diseases therapy
- Palliative care services
- Mealtime management services (swallowing assessment, treatment, and management)
- Seating clinic
- Music and movement programs
- Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) for voice difficulties with Parkinson’s disease
- Voice therapy
- Alternative Augmentative Communication
- Assistive Technology Equipment Prescription
- Powered mobility assessment
Meet our principal at Launceston
Brad Ellem
Practice Principal
Brad Ellem is a Physiotherapist who has worked across early intervention, school, hospital and community settings with both children and adults for the past 13 years.
Brad has a passion for rural and remote health having worked in these types of settings for a number of years. With an emphasis on strength in diversity and holistic care, Brad enjoys working with a network of supportive health professionals around each client.
Brad and Early Start Australia Launceston provide multi-disciplinary rural, regional and metro services for all Tasmanians, from infants and early childhood care through to caring for older persons and for adults living with disability in our community.
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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75 Paterson Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Opening hours
Monday : 8am - 5pm
Tuesday : 8am - 5pm
Wednesday : 8am - 5pm
Thursday : 8am - 5pm
Friday : 8am - 5pm
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Who we help
We offer early intervention and therapy services and support for all ages, needs and abilities.
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Our services
Our multi-disciplinary teams deliver evidence-based therapy services to help you thrive.
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About ESA
We are a national provider of early intervention therapy service and supports helping you
live a happy and healthy life.
Careers
Join our team for a brighter future in allied health where you can make a real difference in
people’s lives.