Up The Hill We Grow

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Play-based early intervention for children building confidence, communication & independence through fun, meaningful activities.
✨ Led by Lauren, early childhood teacher & mum of three.
📍 Home | School | Kinder | Childcare
✅ NDIS & private sessions

04/09/2026

Your child gets home and falls apart…

The crying.
The yelling.
The hitting.
The sibling fights.
The BIG emotions.

We hear you.
We see how hard it can be.
And we’re here to help.

Supporting your child to understand their emotions, regulate their body and build skills that make everyday life a little easier.

You don’t have to have all the answers. 🌿

28/08/2026

Do I have it all together? Not even close — but I’m building a business between lunchboxes, dishes and paperwork, passionate about what I do and committed to being there for my kids, other mums and educators.

Some days it’s not about having it all together — it’s about keeping all the plates spinning, showing up for the people who need you and still making space for the dream you’re building.

Mum life. Business life. Supporting other mums and educators. Admin life. Repeat. 😂

Building something I’m proud of, fuelled by passion and purpose, one lunchbox, one session, one conversation and one late-night bit of paperwork at a time.

TERM 4 SCHOOL READINESS SESSIONS ARE HERE! 🍃We’re super excited to announce our Term 4 School Readiness & Early Interven...
21/08/2026

TERM 4 SCHOOL READINESS SESSIONS ARE HERE! 🍃

We’re super excited to announce our Term 4 School Readiness & Early Intervention groups, now running in TWO locations — Emerald & Mooroolbark!

Perfect for children aged 2–9 years — whether they’re preparing for kinder, starting school or simply need some extra support to build confidence, socialise, regulate, communicate and PLAY!

Our nurturing, play-based sessions support children to build real-life skills while having fun and connecting with others.

📍 Emerald
📍 Mooroolbark

Places are limited! Call or email us to find out more, or enrol now:

Enrol for Term 4⁠ https://www.halaxy.com/a/online/form/new-patient/1413077/m8xKR-D_itSDTgzYMOFJGkVCTFBzbUZHY3VxclBkYXdwODgwQ3JSVktka2NJUT09

Up The Hill We Grow
Nurturing growth, one step at a time. 🌱

You don’t have to have everything figured out before asking for help.One of the biggest barriers for families is simply ...
12/08/2026

You don’t have to have everything figured out before asking for help.

One of the biggest barriers for families is simply knowing where to begin.

That’s why we offer a free 15-minute phone call.

It’s a chance to tell us about your child, ask questions, and get some guidance on what the next steps might look like. Sometimes that’s all families need to feel more confident moving forward.

Whether your child needs support with emotional regulation, social skills, communication, confidence, motor skills or school readiness, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation with someone who understands child development and can help you find the right path for your family.

Send us a DM, text, email or give us a call to book your free 15-minute chat. 🍃

07/08/2026

When did childhood become something we needed to apologise for?

Watching your child jump in puddles, laugh loudly, climb, explore and get messy isn’t “bad behaviour”—it’s childhood.

As a key worker, I often meet parents who worry about what others think when their child is louder, busier or experiences the world differently. Especially when they’re neurodivergent.

But play isn’t just fun—it’s how children build confidence, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving and resilience.

So here’s your reminder:
Let them splash.
Let them explore.
Let them be wonderfully themselves.

And if you’re feeling judged, know this… you’re not alone. We’re here to help parents understand their child’s unique strengths and support them through play, not perfection.

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Many families come to us wondering...💭 *"Do we need an OT?"*💭 *"Should we see a Speech Pathologist?"*💭 *"Would Play Ther...
05/08/2026

Many families come to us wondering...

💭 *"Do we need an OT?"*
💭 *"Should we see a Speech Pathologist?"*
💭 *"Would Play Therapy help?"*

The answer is sometimes **yes**—and sometimes an **Early Childhood Intervention Key Worker** is the best place to start.

At Up The Hill We Grow, we support children through play-based, relationship-focused therapy that builds skills in the environments where they learn and grow every day.

🌱 We can help with:
- Communication and language
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills and friendships
- School readiness and learning
- Independence in everyday routines

One of the biggest benefits of working with a Key Worker is that we look at
"the whole child", not just one area of development. We work closely with families, educators and, when needed, collaborate with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and other allied health professionals to create one consistent plan that supports your child's goals.

Every child is different, and support should be too.

If you've been wondering whether your child could benefit from some extra support, we'd love to chat.

📍 Home | Kindergarten | Childcare | School
💚 NDIS & Private Families
📩 Send us a message to find out how we can help.

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Cockatoo
Cockatoo, VIC

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