Preschool Boost

Allied Health Supports

What is it?

Our Allied Health Supports program places experienced allied health professionals directly into preschool and early learning environments to work with children aged 0–8, their families, and educators.

Using a key worker model and our evidence-based 3Es approach—Empower, Expert, and Everyday—we build the capacity of the adults in a child’s life to embed practical strategies into daily routines. Our team includes speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, developmental educators, social workers, and early childhood educators, all specialising in early childhood intervention.

Supports are family-centred, culturally responsive, and aligned with Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Guidelines. Services are delivered flexibly through face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats, and available as Tier 1 (universal) and Tier 2 (targeted) interventions.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced Participation and Independence
    • Children develop foundational skills in communication, physical development, and daily routines. Families and educators build capacity to support independence, promote active engagement, and adapt environments for inclusive learning.
  • Strengthened Emotional and Social Wellbeing
    • Children improve their ability to understand, express, and regulate emotions, and build relationships through play and social interaction. Adults are equipped with strategies to model and teach emotional regulation and social competence in everyday settings.
  •  Improved Communication and Learning Outcomes
    • Children’s language, literacy, and cognitive skills are supported through play-based learning and responsive interactions. Families and educators gain tools to foster communication and early learning in natural routines and environments.
  • Confident, Collaborative Support Networks
    • Families and educators gain confidence in understanding child development milestones and using practical strategies to support children’s growth. A collaborative team approach fosters shared understanding, trust, and consistent support across home, preschool, and community settings.

How the program is delivered:

Our allied health professionals – including occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, social workers, developmental educators, and early childhood educators – work collaboratively with preschool staff to support children’s development in natural learning environments.

Supports are embedded into everyday routines and play-based activities to ensure strategies are practical, inclusive, and sustainable. We focus on building the confidence and capacity of educators through coaching, modelling, and joint problem-solving. This enables educators to implement strategies that promote each child’s participation, independence, and wellbeing.

By working together with families and educators, our team helps create consistent approaches across home and preschool, ensuring each child receives the support they need to thrive.

For costings associated with bringing Allied Health Support to families in your area, please contact Annie Brice on 0452 150 106 or at anniebrice@icanjumppuddles.com.au

Preschool Boost Enquiries

Please complete the form below to express your interest or ask any questions about the program. Our team will be in touch to provide more information, discuss availability, and help you determine if the program is the right fit for you.

Name(Required)
Preschool Boost services you're interested in:(Required)
Please select which Preschool Boost services you're interested in learning more about.