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26/08/2026

Books are for everyone. 📚💜

This Book Week, we’re celebrating the many ways children can enjoy books, stories and reading.

Reading doesn’t have to mean sitting quietly and following every word from beginning to end. A child might look at the pictures, turn the pages, point to something that catches their attention, listen for a little while, act out part of the story or ask to read the same book again and again.

What matters is the opportunity to connect.

Sharing a book can support communication, imagination, language, learning and relationships, and these moments can happen naturally as part of everyday life.

So, this Book Week, pick a favourite book, follow your child’s or young person interests and let them join in their own way.

Because every story is an opportunity to connect, communicate, learn and enjoy being together.

25/08/2026

💜 FREE Webinar for Parents and Carers | The Power of Visuals – Helping Children Understand and Thrive in the Classroom

Visual supports can help children understand, communicate, manage routines and become more independent. Join Koorana’s upcoming webinar to learn practical ways to use visuals in everyday family life.

In this practical webinar, you’ll learn about:

💜 What visual supports are and how they support learning and participation
💜 How visuals can support communication, understanding, independence and emotional regulation
💜 Different types of visual supports and when to use them
💜 Using visuals for routines, transitions, expectations and everyday activities
💜 How to adapt visuals to suit your child’s developmental needs and learning style
💜 Simple strategies to create and use visual supports at home
💜 Ways to build your child’s independence and confidence

Parents and carers will leave with practical strategies and the confidence to create and use simple visual supports in everyday family life.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
💻 Online webinar
🔗 Register here: Follow the link below to secure your place! Koorana offers Webinars and Workshops for Parents and Carers (https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01jMBq0)

24/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week | 23–29 August 2026

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating how communication creates possibility. 💜

At Koorana, our speech pathologists support children to communicate in ways that work for them — creating opportunities to connect, learn, grow, belong, choose, participate and thrive.

From building relationships and expressing ideas to engaging in learning and everyday experiences, communication can open the door to greater connection and participation.

✨ Every child deserves to be heard, understood and supported to communicate in their own way.
Let’s celebrate the possibilities that communication can create. Follow the link below Speech Therapy Services | Koorana Child & Family Services (https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01jFkr0)

21/08/2026

Therapy works best when it connects with everyday life. 💜

For children, some of the most meaningful opportunities to learn, practise and build skills happen in the places they already know — at home, in preschool or school, during play and out in the community.

That’s why Koorana’s approach to therapy extends into the everyday settings where children live, learn, play and participate.

Our therapists work alongside children, families, educators and the other important people in a child’s life to understand their strengths and goals, share practical strategies and embed support into everyday routines and experiences.

This might include supporting a child to:

💬 Communicate their needs and ideas
🤝 Connect and participate with others
🧩 Join in play and everyday activities
📚 Participate in learning
🌱 Build confidence and independence in ways that are meaningful to them

By supporting children in their natural environments — and building the knowledge and confidence of the people around them — therapy can become part of everyday life, creating more opportunities for children to participate, learn and thrive.

Looking for Early Intervention and Allied Health support for your child? Koorana can help. Get in touch with our team to learn more. Follow the below link or send us an email to book your appointment! Koorana Early Intervention and Allied Health Services (https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01jt3c0)

20/08/2026

Today at the Australasian Society for Developmental Paediatrics Conference, our CEO, Morgan Fitzpatrick, and Prof Frank Oberklaid from Murdoch Children's Research Institute will be presenting a plenary on the new Thriving Kids program.

As a member of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group, Morgan contributed to the development of its recommendations, bringing both her professional experience leading Koorana and her lived experience as a parent. Prof Frank Oberklaid has decades of experience in paediatrics and led the Advisory Group as Co-Chair alongside the Hon. Mark Butler.

Now, an important part of the conversation is how those recommendations translate into practice across sectors.

This plenary discussion will focus on the model's design principles which place children, families and early intervention at the centre of care. Through a presentation and interactive discussion with the audience, Prof Oberklaid and Morgan will explore the model of care, intersections with the developmental pediatric field and how the sector can work together to provide more coordinated, strengths-based and family-centred support to children with developmental support needs.

19/08/2026

💜Squish, shape, create & learn!

Playdough is more than messy fun — it’s a simple way to support children’s learning and development through play. 💜

🖐️ Fine Motor Skills – strengthens little hands for writing and everyday tasks.
🎭 Pretend Play – sparks imagination through role-play and creative stories.
💬 Language Development – encourages children to talk, describe and build vocabulary.
🤝 Social Skills – supports sharing, turn-taking and cooperation.
👐 Sensory Exploration – explores different textures, shapes and movements.
🔢 Maths Concepts – introduces counting, size, shapes and spatial awareness.

🥣 Make your own playdough!

Ingredients:
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 drops food colouring
• ½–1 cup warm water

Method:

1️⃣ Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2️⃣ Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
3️⃣ Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture until a dough forms.
4️⃣ Allow the dough to cool, then knead until smooth.

💜 Mix, squish, create and play!

At Koorana, we know that play is a powerful way for children to learn, explore and connect. 💜

18/08/2026

💜 Big Feelings in Little Bodies

Many children have big feelings. They’re still learning how to understand and manage them. And we can help them along the way.

Here are some simple ways to support your child through big feelings:

🌿 Stay calm: Your calm helps their nervous system settle.
💬 Name the feeling: Help them identify what they’re feeling. It helps them feel seen and understood.
🤗 Offer comfort: A cuddle, gentle words or quiet time — or the complete opposite, such as jumping or movement — can help them feel safe. Find your child’s tune: they might need to “power down” or “power up” to regulate.
💡 Teach strategies: Breathing, counting or finding a quiet space can help them manage big feelings over time.
⭐ Celebrate progress: Praise their efforts, not just the calm moments.

Big feelings can be hard. Connecting with your child can make them easier to navigate. 💜

👉 Looking for more strategies to support your child’s emotional development? Reach out to the Koorana team to learn how we can work alongside your child and family. Follow the link below Koorana Child & Family Services | Sydney and Surrounds (https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01h-d60)

18/08/2026

💜 FREE Webinar for Parents and Carers | Building Communication Skills Through Play and Connection

Language develops through everyday conversations, play and shared experiences. Join Koorana’s upcoming webinar to learn how you can support your child’s communication and language development at home.

In this practical webinar, you’ll learn about:

💜 How language develops during the early years and key milestones 💜 Practical strategies to encourage communication during everyday routines 💜 Ways to support language through play and child-led interactions 💜 Shared book reading strategies to build vocabulary, comprehension and conversation 💜 How to create language-rich environments that encourage learning 💜 Signs that a child may be experiencing language difficulties 💜 When and how to seek support from a Speech Pathologist

Parents and carers will leave with simple, evidence-informed strategies they can use in everyday moments to build their child’s language, communication and confidence.

📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
💻 Online webinar
🔗 Register here: Follow the link below to secure your place! Follow link below Koorana offers Webinars and Workshops for Parents and Carers (https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hTGC0)

17/08/2026

This National Science Week, we’re taking you inside our preschools to see science come to life through play, exploration and discovery.

From experimenting and building to exploring nature, gardening and discovering cause and effect — our children are asking questions, testing ideas and learning through hands-on experiences. 💡✨

👀 Keep an eye on our Stories throughout the week to see what our little scientists are discovering each day!

What will they explore next? 🔍🌱
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Looking for a preschool for your child? 💜

Some of our Koorana Preschools are still accepting enrolments for Term 4, 2026, giving your child the opportunity to build confidence, independence, friendships and the skills that support a positive transition to school.

We’re also now taking enrolments for 2027.

Give your child a strong start in an inclusive, nurturing environment where they can learn, belong and thrive.

Enquire today about availability at your local Koorana Preschool: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hNhz0

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Shop 5-6/721B Canterbury Road

2192

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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