Connecting Dots for Kids

Connecting Dots for Kids A passionate team of Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists offering in clinic and mobile services for children and young people 0-18 years.

Local services in West Gippsland. Serving children and families Australia wide through telehealth. Connecting Dots for Kids is a clinic based and mobile speech pathology practice based in Longwarry. We have a growing team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and therapy assistants with a wide variety of experience to support children with diverse needs. We work individually with childr

en, with their parents, and with early childhood professionals to accelerate communication skills development in order for them to have more rewarding relationships and fulfilling lives. We also run both term and school holiday group programs for children of different ages and abilities.

King’s Birthday Public Holiday ReminderA friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 8th June for the Kin...
07/06/2026

King’s Birthday Public Holiday Reminder

A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 8th June for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Our team will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday 9th June.

If you need to contact us, please leave a message or email and our team will respond as soon as possible when we reopen.

03 5618 3286
[email protected]

Looking for a fun, hands-on school holiday program where children can build confidence, creativity and independence?Our ...
04/06/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on school holiday program where children can build confidence, creativity and independence?

Our Bake, Create & Decorate School Holiday Program is designed for children aged 5 to 10 years who love getting creative in the kitchen and through craft. Led by our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, this engaging group supports social skills, fine motor development and independence in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Across the 4 day program, children will:
Follow step-by-step recipes
Create fun crafts and decorations to take home
Practise using kitchen tools safely
Strengthen fine motor and coordination skills
Build confidence, independence and social skills through hands-on activities

Program Details:
📍Longwarry Clinic
📅June 29th, 30th and July 2nd, 3rd
🕑10am to 12pm
💲$200 per session
✨️NDIS welcome

03 5618 3286
[email protected]

Calling all young explorers and curious minds these school holidays.Our Arctic Detectives School Holiday Program invites...
03/06/2026

Calling all young explorers and curious minds these school holidays.

Our Arctic Detectives School Holiday Program invites children aged 5 to 10 years to step into an exciting icy adventure filled with mystery, science, teamwork and discovery. Led by our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, children will investigate Arctic animals, explore snowy habitats, complete winter missions and take part in hands-on science activities designed to build confidence and connection through play.

Children will:
Explore Arctic animals and snowy habitats
Experiment with cool Arctic and snow science activities
Solve exciting winter mystery missions and challenges
Build teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
Develop confidence, social skills and fine motor skills through play

Program Details:
📍Longwarry Clinic
📅July 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th
🕑1:30pm to 3:30pm
💲$200 per session
✨️NDIS welcome

03 5618 3286
[email protected]

School holidays are the perfect time for little ones to play, explore and build confidence in a supportive environment.J...
02/06/2026

School holidays are the perfect time for little ones to play, explore and build confidence in a supportive environment.

Join our Teddy Bear Picnic School Holiday Program, a fun and nurturing 4 day group for children aged 3 to 5 years, led by our Occupational Therapists. Children will enjoy sensory play, movement, crafts, stories and imaginative adventures while developing important everyday skills through play.

In this group, children will:
• Build confidence in a small group setting
• Practise social interaction and turn-taking
• Develop fine and gross motor skills
• Explore sensory play and hands-on activities
• Strengthen independence and connection with others

Program Details:
📍Longwarry Clinic
📅July 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th
🕑10am to 12pm
💲$200 per session
🧸Bring your favourite teddy along
✨️NDIS welcome

03 5618 3286
[email protected]

🖤💛❤️ALL IN for Reconciliation❤️💛🖤This National Reconciliation Week, we acknowledge the histories, cultures and contribut...
26/05/2026

🖤💛❤️ALL IN for Reconciliation❤️💛🖤

This National Reconciliation Week, we acknowledge the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reflect on how we can all take meaningful action toward reconciliation.

At Connecting Dots for Kids, being “ALL IN” means:
✨️Listening and learning
✨️Creating culturally safe and inclusive spaces
✨️Valuing connection, storytelling and community
✨️Continuing to grow in understanding and respect

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June and includes two significant dates:
▪︎27 May, anniversary of the 1967 Referendum
▪︎3 June, Mabo Day

This year’s theme reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility, and that real change happens when we all take part.

Communication doesn’t happen in isolationBefore words can come, children need to feel safe, regulated, and connected.Tha...
24/05/2026

Communication doesn’t happen in isolation

Before words can come, children need to feel safe, regulated, and connected.
That’s why Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy work so closely together. Supporting the body, attention, and regulation creates the foundation for communication to develop.

When we support the whole child, not just the words, that’s when we start to see real progress

So much of what we see as “behaviour” is actually communication.When a child is having a hard time, it’s often because s...
22/05/2026

So much of what we see as “behaviour” is actually communication.

When a child is having a hard time, it’s often because something feels hard, overwhelming, or uncomfortable in their world, not because they’re choosing to make things difficult.

When we start to look a little deeper and get curious about what might be going on underneath, our response can shift from reacting… to supporting.

That shift is where the real difference happens

Happy Birthday, Alin!🎂🥳We really appreciate the steady, thoughtful way you show up, for the kids you support and for the...
20/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Alin!🎂🥳

We really appreciate the steady, thoughtful way you show up, for the kids you support and for the team. You bring a great balance of care, skill, and quiet confidence to your work, and it makes a genuine impact.

Hope you’ve had a great day and managed to celebrate a little along the way🎉🎂

❄️SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUPS ARE HERE!🧸🧁🔍Looking for a supportive, engaging and FUN school holiday activity for your child?Ou...
20/05/2026

❄️SCHOOL HOLIDAY GROUPS ARE HERE!🧸🧁🔍

Looking for a supportive, engaging and FUN school holiday activity for your child?

Our Connecting Dots for Kids holiday groups are designed to help children build confidence, social skills, independence and connection through hands-on play, creativity and exploration, all in a safe environment led by our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists💛

This winter we have THREE exciting programs:
🧁Bake, Create & Decorate
For children who love cooking, crafting and getting creative!
🧸Teddy Bear Picnic
A playful sensory-based group for our younger children aged 3-5 years.
❄️Arctic Detectives
An exciting winter adventure filled with mystery, science, teamwork and discovery!

✨️Small supportive groups - capped at 6
✨️NDIS welcome
✨️New families welcome
✨️Designed to support confidence, communication & connection

Places are limited to keep groups small and supportive, and bookings are already starting to fill.

📍Longwarry Clinic
📞03 5618 3286
📧 [email protected]

We cannot wait to play, explore, create and grow with your children these holidays💙❤️

A little snapshot from our team day📷💙So grateful for a team that shows up every day with care, compassion, and a whole l...
19/05/2026

A little snapshot from our team day📷💙

So grateful for a team that shows up every day with care, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.❤️
Behind everything we do is connection, support, and people who genuinely love what they do.

Feeling very lucky to do this work together✨️

Address

2-3/19 Mackey Street
Longwarry, VIC
3816

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61356183286

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