The Gabrielle Centre For Children

26/08/2026

🌿 EXPLORING FURTHER – OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Designed for boys aged 13–17 years, Exploring Further is a community-based occupational therapy group focused on building independence, confidence and practical skills through real-world experiences.

Across four full days, participants will take part in activities such as:

🥾 Bushwalking
🔥 Campfire building and cooking
🧪 Science-based challenges
🚆 Using public transport
🥪 Independently purchasing snacks or lunch
🧭 Planning, problem-solving and community navigation

These experiences will support participants to practise communication, teamwork, executive functioning, flexible thinking, safety awareness and self-management—all while connecting with peers and having fun.

📅 6–9 October 2026
⏰ 9:00 am–2:00 pm
👥 Facilitated by Tom Ely and Kassie Beasley
💳 NDIS and private funding accepted

Places are limited. Please contact The Gabrielle Centre for Children to register your interest.

24/08/2026

💗 LINK & LAUGH – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 🌿

Link & Laugh is a strengths-based group for pre-teen and teen girls who are building practical, real-world skills through play, connection and confidence.

Through nature-based adventures, farm visits, group challenges and guided reflection, participants will have opportunities to develop:

✨ Social communication and collaboration
✨ Emotional regulation and self-management
✨ Planning, organisation and problem-solving
✨ Boundaries, consent and self-advocacy
✨ Independent self-care and responsibility
✨ Teamwork, leadership and a sense of belonging

Our supportive, girl-centred approach celebrates individuality and ensures each participant’s voice is heard. Everyday experiences become meaningful opportunities to practise skills that can transfer to home, school and social life.

📅 28 September–2 October
⏰ 1–3 pm
👧 For pre-teen and teen girls
With Yasmin Spicer & Kassie Beasley

✨ NDIS and private funding accepted.

For more information or to sign up:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (02) 4739 2352

24/08/2026

🌿 OT EXPLORERS – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 🚲🐐

OT Explorers is back for two weeks of outdoor adventures, connection and confidence-building!

Children will have opportunities to explore nature, ride bikes, interact with animals and participate in practical group activities—all within a supportive, therapist-led environment.

🧡 WEEK 1
📅 28 September–2 October
⏰ 9–11 am
👧🧒 Boys and girls aged 7–9 years
With Linda Collier & Hannah Edwards

💚 WEEK 2
📅 6–9 October | 4 days

11 am–1 pm
🧒 Boys aged 5–10 years

1.30–3.30 pm
👧 Girls aged 5–10 years

With Elle Lord, Mel Halilovic & Sarah McKeown

For more information or to sign up:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (02) 4739 2352

04/07/2026

✨Now Welcoming Families at Macquarie Park! ✨

At The Gabrielle Centre for Children, we believe therapy should be engaging, meaningful and centred around each child’s unique strengths.

Our purpose-built Macquarie Park clinic provides a warm, supportive environment where children can build confidence, develop new skills and reach their potential through play-based, trauma informed Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.

We currently have capacity for:
🩵 Comprehensive assessments
💛Parent consultations
💚 Ongoing Occupational Therapy
🩷 Ongoing Speech Pathology

Our clinic features:
🌈 Purpose-built sensory gyms
🗣️ Speech therapy rooms
🧩 Individualised, play-based therapy
🚗 Free onsite parking
🚆 Just a short walk from North Ryde Metro Station
✔️ NDIS Registered Provider

Whether your child needs support with sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, communication, social skills, feeding or everyday independence, our experienced team is here to help.

Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, understood and empowered to thrive and we’d love to be part of your family’s journey.

📍 The Gabrielle Centre for Children-Macquarie Park
📞 (02) 4739 2352
📧 [email protected]

Reach out today to learn more, we’d love to support you and your family. 💙

03/07/2026

Welcome to the GCFC Team, Sian! 💙

We’re excited to officially welcome Sian to The Gabrielle Centre for Children as the newest member of our Administration Team!

Sian will be one of the friendly faces greeting families, answering your questions, assisting with bookings, and helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes. Her warm, caring nature and willingness to help make her a wonderful addition to our team.

At GCFC, we know that every family’s journey starts with that very first phone call or visit, and we’re delighted to have Sian helping create a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Please join us in giving Sian a very warm GCFC welcome! 💙

26/06/2026

🇦🇺💚💛 The GCFC were proudly wearing our green and gold today as we got behind the Socceroos!

Our clients, families and therapists know that sport has an incredible way of bringing people together, building confidence, and creating moments of joy.

Well done, Socceroos! We'll be cheering you on every step of the way.
💚💛⚽

24/06/2026

GCFC Directors Sarah Turner (Speech Pathologist) and Linda Collier (Occupational Therapist) recently had the pleasure of visiting Little Leo’s Early Learning Centre in Killara to spend time with educators and families discussing child development.

The session focused on understanding developmental milestones, recognising early signs that a child may need additional support, and sharing practical strategies that families and educators can use to encourage participation, learning, communication, and regulation in everyday activities.

We loved the opportunity to connect with the Little Leo’s community and answer questions from families and staff. Early identification and support can make a significant difference, and empowering the adults around a child is one of the most effective ways to help children thrive.

A big thank you to the team at Little Leo’s Killara for welcoming us. We look forward to continuing to support local families and educators through collaboration, education, and practical strategies that help children reach their full potential.

23/06/2026

✨ Meet Bianca! ✨

Although Bianca joined our team earlier this year, we are excited to officially introduce her to our GCFC community! 💙💛

Bianca is a Speech Pathologist based at our Macquarie Park clinic and is available Monday to Friday. Since joining us in February, she has quickly become a valued member of our team, bringing warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting children and their families.

Bianca enjoys working with children of all ages and has particular interests in:
🗣️ Communication and language development
💬 Speech sound development
🤝 Social communication
🌱 Building confidence through meaningful, child-led interactions

Bianca is passionate about working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to help children achieve their goals and participate fully in everyday life.

We are thrilled to have Bianca as part of our growing Macquarie Park team and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make for our children and families.

Please join us in giving Bianca a warm GCFC welcome! 👏💙

12/06/2026

25/05/2026

We are a little late with our official ‘welcome to the team’ post… but we are so thrilled to introduce Bella to the GCFC team 🤍

Bella joined us back in January and works across both of our centres — Blaxland and Macquarie Park. Since starting, she has already become such a valued part of our team and we know so many of our families already adore her 🫶🏻

Bella brings such a calm, caring and thoughtful presence to sessions and we feel very lucky to have her at GCFC.

Welcome to the team Bella ✨