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.

Make speech practice part of playtime!Pop the Pig is a fun and easy way to work on speech sounds at home while keeping k...
02/09/2026

Make speech practice part of playtime!

Pop the Pig is a fun and easy way to work on speech sounds at home while keeping kids engaged and motivated.

Before feeding Pop, encourage your child to say a word using their target sound. Keep the focus on having fun, taking turns and celebrating every attempt. Repetition through play can help build confidence without making practice feel like work.

A little reminder for every parent who needs to hear it today...Parenting isn't about getting it right every time.It's a...
31/08/2026

A little reminder for every parent who needs to hear it today...
Parenting isn't about getting it right every time.
It's about showing up.
Trying again.
Learning together.
Loving your child through the hard moments and the happy ones.

There will be days that feel messy. Days where nothing seems to go to plan.
But your child won't remember whether every day was perfect.

They'll remember that you were there.

So if no one has told you lately...
❤️You're doing a great job.
❤️You are enough.
❤️Your child is lucky to have you.

💙Keep going. Those little moments of love and connection matter more than you know.💙

💜Wear It Purple Day is more than wearing a colour.💜It's about creating a world where every young person feels safe, supp...
28/08/2026

💜Wear It Purple Day is more than wearing a colour.💜

It's about creating a world where every young person feels safe, supported and celebrated for exactly who they are.

At Connecting Dots for Kids, we believe every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging, to be treated with kindness, and to know they are valued.

This Wear It Purple Day, we're standing together to celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance because every child deserves to grow up in a community where they can be themselves.

💜Wear purple.
💜Start conversations.
💜Celebrate kindness.
💜Help create spaces where everyone belongs.

📚Happy Book Week!📚Every book opens the door to a new adventure.Whether it's a story about dragons, dinosaurs, superheroe...
26/08/2026

📚Happy Book Week!📚

Every book opens the door to a new adventure.
Whether it's a story about dragons, dinosaurs, superheroes or magical worlds, reading helps children build so much more than their imagination.

Books support:
❤️Language development
❤️Communication skills
❤️Vocabulary and comprehension
❤️Emotional understanding
❤️Curiosity about the world around them

Most importantly, reading together creates moments of connection that children remember long after the story has ended.

This Book Week, snuggle up with a favourite book, visit your local library, dress up as a beloved character, or discover a brand new story together.

Happy Book Week from all of us at Connecting Dots for Kids!

🎨Warning: Your child may come home gloriously messy... and they will have the BEST time doing it!😂Introducing Messy Make...
24/08/2026

🎨Warning: Your child may come home gloriously messy... and they will have the BEST time doing it!😂

Introducing Messy Makers, our brand new school holiday program for children aged 3 to 5 years!
Over two fun-filled afternoons, little makers will:
✨️Squish
✨️Splash
✨️Paint
✨️Explore
✨️Create

Led by our Occupational Therapists, every messy activity has a purpose. While your child is busy having fun, they'll also be developing:
✅️Sensory exploration and regulation
✅️Fine motor skills and hand strength
✅️Creativity and imaginative play
✅️Confidence and independence
✅️Turn taking and social play
✅️Problem solving through play

It's the perfect opportunity for little learners to explore, create and grow in a safe, supportive environment... and we'll take care of the mess!

📍Longwarry Clinic
👧Children aged 3 to 5 years
📅Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th September
🕑1:30pm to 3:30pm
Small group, maximum 6 children
⚠️Registrations close Thursday 11th September, so don't miss out!
☎️(03) 5618 3286
📧[email protected]

🕵‍♂️Calling all young detectives... your next mission awaits!📽Can your child:✅️Find the hidden clues?✅️Solve tricky puzz...
20/08/2026

🕵‍♂️Calling all young detectives... your next mission awaits!📽
Can your child:
✅️Find the hidden clues?
✅️Solve tricky puzzles?
✅️Crack secret codes?
✅️Work as part of a team?
✅️Earn their Junior Detective status?

Our Junior Scavenger Academy is a four day school holiday adventure where children will explore, investigate and solve exciting mysteries alongside our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists.

While they're busy having fun, they'll also be building:
❤️Communication and language
❤️Teamwork and social skills
❤️Problem solving and creativity
Confidence and persistence

📍Longwarry Clinic
👧School aged children (5 to 10 years)
📅Monday 28th September, Tuesday 29th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October
🕑10:00am to 12:00pm

👧Maximum 6 children
⚠️Registrations close Thursday 11th September and places are limited!
Ready to accept the mission?
☎️(03) 5618 3286
📧 [email protected]

🌿Muddy hands. Curious minds. Big adventures.🌿Across four exciting afternoons, children will:⭐️Plant and grow their own c...
18/08/2026

🌿Muddy hands. Curious minds. Big adventures.🌿

Across four exciting afternoons, children will:
⭐️Plant and grow their own creations
⭐️Build magical fairy gardens
⭐️Discover bugs, butterflies and the wonders of nature
⭐️Complete exciting explorer challenges
⭐️Create hands on nature insired crafts
⭐️Learn through play, teamwork and outdoor adventures

Along the way they'll be building communication, confidence, problem solving, planning, fine motor skills and independence, all while having an unforgettable time outdoors.

📍Longwarry Clinic
👧School aged children (5 to 10 years)
📅Monday 28th September, Tuesday 29th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October
🕑1:30pm to 3:30pm

👧Maximum 6 children
⚠️Registrations close Thursday 11th September and places are limited!

☎️(03) 5618 3286
📧[email protected]

📽Lights... Camera... ACTION!📽Does your child love building, creating, storytelling or LEGO? Then our Stop Motion Holiday...
14/08/2026

📽Lights... Camera... ACTION!📽

Does your child love building, creating, storytelling or LEGO? Then our Stop Motion Holiday Program is for them!

Over four exciting mornings, children will:
✅️Create their own stop motion movie
✅️Build incredible sets and scenes
✅️Design fun characters
✅️Plan creative storylines
✅️Work together with other young creators
✅️Finish the week with a movie premiere to watch everyone's creations!

While they're busy creating, they'll also be building communication, teamwork, problem solving, planning, fine motor skills and confidence, all through hands on play.

📍Longwarry Clinic
👧Upper Primary (Years 4 to 6)
📅Monday 21st to Thursday 24th September
🕑10:00am to 12:00pm

❤️Maximum 6 children
⚠️Registrations close Thursday 11th September.
❤️Places are limited, so don't miss out on this epic school holiday adventure!
☎️(03) 5618 3286
📧[email protected]

Co-regulation isn't about having all the answers.It's about being there.When a child is overwhelmed, they don't need us ...
12/08/2026

Co-regulation isn't about having all the answers.
It's about being there.

When a child is overwhelmed, they don't need us to "fix" their feelings. They need a calm, safe person who helps them work through those big emotions.

Every hug, every reassuring word, every deep breath you take together is helping your child build the skills they'll one day use on their own.

Remember, children borrow our calm before they learn to find their own.

🥳🎂Happy Birthday to our wonderful Speech Pathologist, Hayley!🎂🥳Wishing you a fantastic day filled with cake, laughter, a...
09/08/2026

🥳🎂Happy Birthday to our wonderful Speech Pathologist, Hayley!🎂🥳

Wishing you a fantastic day filled with cake, laughter, and all your favourite things. We hope you get thoroughly spoiled today!
Thanks for everything you do for our families and our team. Have the best birthday!❤️✨️
Join us in wishing Hayley a very Happy Birthday!

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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