405 Children received therapy to develop communications, language, sensory, fine and gross and motor skills.
240 Children received inclusive educational care through our Preschool and Out of School Hours care services.
390 Children with conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD participated in programs to improve literacy and numeracy.
593 Children were assessed to determine their strengths and needs to provide families with guidance regarding the support required.
138 Children with social, emotional and behavioural concerns were provided support to reduce anxiety, build confidence, self-esteem and stronger family relationships.
707 Parents and carers were provided with specialist knowledge and skills in children’s learning development and family support.
393 Children and families in disadvantaged communities were assisted with specialist intervention and support.
41 Provisional psychologists gained expertise and skills working with children and families to fulfil the requirements to become fully registered.
544 Professionals including teachers and early childhood educators were provided with specialist knowledge and skills in children’s learning development and family support.
Learning difficulties: topic of discussion with the Education Minister
Learning Links meeting with The Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education together with The Hon. David Coleman MP, Minister for Immigration and Member for Banks highlighted the educational challenges for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Our discussions provided Minister Tehan with an insight into the real experiences of children and their families dealing...
Thursday, 28th February 2019
Read MoreSix things you should do when reading with your kids
Written by Ameneh Shahaeian, Research Fellow in Developmental and Educational Psychology, Australian Catholic University There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved them. Imaginary adventures set in faraway places. Tales about how the dishwasher isn’t working. It doesn’t matter! Whether made up by parents or read from books,...
Tuesday, 26th February 2019
Read MoreNew Learning Links Centre now open in Alexandria
The new Learning Links Alexandria centre features four modern therapy rooms to accommodate the growing demand for support services, including speech therapy, educational support, assessments and psychological therapy for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Learning Links supports children with learning difficulties and disabilities including conditions such as ADHD, high functioning Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, fine...
Monday, 4th February 2019
Read MoreTransitioning To School- How To Survive The First Year
By Katherine McFarlane, Registered Psychologist. Starting school is a big transition not just for children but for the whole family. This article details strategies that can support your family during this transition period. Every child’s strengths and experiences are different, so you may find some strategies more relatable than others. A strengths-based approach would start...
Wednesday, 30th January 2019
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