Flying Start Children's Therapy

31/05/2026

The best therapy format can change depending on the child’s needs, family priorities, goals, and what feels most helpful at the time.

Sometimes therapy is 1:1 with the child, sometimes it includes parents or caregivers in the room, sometimes it happens in a group, and sometimes the most helpful option is a parent consult or coaching session.

Each approach has different benefits, and the “best fit” depends on a range of factors.

At Flying Start, we aim to make therapy practical, playful, and meaningful, while helping families understand how to carry strategies into everyday life.

Please chat with your therapist if you’d like to explore which therapy format might be the best fit for your child.

28/05/2026

The holidays can be a great time to build skills without the pressure and fatigue of the school routine.

Registrations for group therapy holiday programs are now open!
www.flyingstartchildrenstherapy.com.au/groups-and-programs

29/04/2026

Deakin University School of Health and Social Development | Placement Expo 2026

It was wonderful to talk to so many future Allied Health professionals and hear how excited they are about placement learning opportunities.

At Flying Start we host a number of student placements throughout the year, and understand the importance of supporting the development of knowledge and invaluable first-hand experience needed to make great therapists in the future.

27/04/2026

Such a great initiative from Leisurelink!

Low Sensory Time every Sunday from 4:30pm - 5:45pm.

For more information or feedback email [email protected]

🌿 Low Sensory Time starts this Sunday at Leisurelink

During this time, we make a range of adjustments to reduce sensory input and create a more comfortable experience including:
🔇 No music or PA announcements (where possible).
💡 Reduced lighting.
🤫 Hand dryers turned off in accessible change rooms.
💦 Winter Garden Splash Park closed to minimise additional noise.
😶‍🌫️ Sensory area available in Studio 3.

🕓 Every Sunday | 4:30pm – 5:45pm
📍Leisurelink, 240 Pioneer Road, Waurn Ponds

For more information, visit geelong.link/LowSensoryTime

27/04/2026

Sarah, one of our Senior Occupational Therapists, was out and about last week working with a community organisation of therapists. She received great feedback from her presentation discussing the nuances, myths and evidence around working with Autistic family members in therapy settings.

At Flying Start we emphasise the importance of sharing evidence based information, and can tailor professional development to meet the individual needs of any organisation. Please reach out to Sarah if you think your workplace would benefit from involvement from a therapist in any capacity ([email protected]).

23/04/2026

Registrations are now open! We are SO excited to be kicking off our Parent Power Hour series of FREE online workshops for families.

We received incredible feedback from our previous post about this upcoming resource, and we can't wait to start. Please follow the link to register for Parent Workshop 1 - Understanding behaviour as communication.

https://www.trybooking.com/DLLQM

Flying Start listened to families and understand the barriers to getting the affordable, accessible, evidence based information they need to better support their children - so that's exactly what were offering - for FREE.

See you all online on Thursday May 28th @ 7:15pm!

10/04/2026

Registrations are opening next week for FREE online parent information sessions!

We listened to families needing support, and acknowledge the barriers of accessibility and affordability. We want to help.

Our therapists are so excited about connecting with more families and expanding their 'ripple effect'.

04/03/2026

FREE EVENT in Anglesea!

“Surfing the Spectrum is hosting free learn to surf clinics for Autistic youth and their siblings.

You can’t stop the waves… but you can learn to surf.

The ocean brings barrels of joy, freedom, confidence and healing. Surfing the Spectrum share their love of surfing and the awesome benefits of the ocean with kids on the Autism Spectrum. They are a not-for-profit Surf Therapy initiative, bringing sweet and salty moments of joy and connection to families right across Australia.

Let’s ride the waves together.

Supported by Ocean Mind”

Information from Surfing the Spectrum - Anglesea event page.

Reserve a spot for Saturday March 7 ⬇️

https://www.surfingthespectrum.org/events

27/02/2026

It's not too late to join the fun! A 6 week experience of each wheelchair sport - including AFL, basketball and Bocca.

The Freedom Sports foundation aim to foster inclusion and empower people with a disability to engage in sport. They believe that everyone, irrespective of their abilities, deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and camaraderie that sports bring.

Email [email protected] for more information and get involved with this incredible program!

The team at Flying Start know first hand just how much fun wheelchair sport can be 😊

16/02/2026

We're super excited to have so many of our favourite group programs running in April, but also thrilled to have a new option available for our tweens - Canvas Connections!

Check out the website for all the details, and be sure to register your child's interest as soon as possible to assist our therapists with planning and preparation.

We can't wait to see you all!

www.flyingstartchildrenstherapy.com.au/groups-and-programs