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.
Canterbury clubs band together to change the lives of children with learning difficulties
Over the last three years, prominent clubs in the Canterbury-Bankstown region – Canterbury League Club, Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club, Campsie RSL and The Lantern Club – have united to provide life-changing educational support to over 200 students in local primary schools. This coordinated approach from the clubs created a funding partnership with Leanings Links to... Read More
Thursday, 19th December 2019
Read MoreHere’s what teachers look for when kids start school
By Amy Graham, Charles Darwin University Many parents believe teaching their child to read is the best way to get them ready to start school, but teachers often disagree. Teachers generally consider it more important for children to know how to regulate their emotions, be confident in their abilities and be curious learners. Parents and... Read More
Wednesday, 18th December 2019
Read MoreStaying organised for school: Ways to help your child
By Renee Irving-Lee, Children’s Book Author © 2019 Learning Links Being organised is a complex, yet essential life-long skill required to function in our everyday world. When a child can stay organised for school, it contributes to their increased independence, efficiency, self-confidence, higher academic performance and a deeper understanding of the job to be... Read More
Thursday, 12th December 2019
Read MoreHelping your child to build their vocabulary
By Grace Adams, Speech Pathologist. Vocabulary refers to the set of words that a child knows. Vocabulary can be split into two types: receptive vocabulary and expressive vocabulary. A child’s receptive vocabulary consists of the words the child understands when he/she hears or reads them. A child’s expressive vocabulary consists of the words the child... Read More
Monday, 9th December 2019
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