allied health partnerships for early childhood settings
collaborative partnerships for ECECs, kindergartens and childcare settings
partner with emble
At Emble Allied Health, we partner with early childhood services, kindergartens and childcare settings to support children, educators and families within play-based learning environments.
We recognise that educators and early childhood professionals bring deep knowledge, experience and understanding of the children within their care. Our role is not to replace that expertise, but to work collaboratively alongside educators to support participation, inclusion and developmental outcomes within everyday environments and routines.
Our approach focuses on:
- supporting meaningful participation and inclusion
- building educator confidence and capability
- embedding practical strategies into everyday routines
- strengthening developmental outcomes through play, relationships and connection
- supporting children within the environments where they learn, engage and belong every day
Our team understands the relational and play-based foundations of early childhood education and works in ways that align with relevant early learning frameworks, developmental approaches and inclusion practices across Australian early childhood settings.
We offer flexible partnership models that can be adapted for metropolitan, regional and remote communities across Australia.
how we partner with early childhood settings
We offer a flexible range of therapist-informed supports that can be adapted to your setting, goals and community needs.
This may include:
- embedded allied health support within your centre
- targeted small-group programs
- whole-class developmental programs
- educator consultation and coaching
- professional development and training
- parent and community workshops
- transition-to-school supports
- family and community programs
Services can be delivered as short-term supports, ongoing partnerships, intensives or term-based programs.
on-site allied health support
supporting children within everyday routines & play-based environments
Our clinicians work collaboratively within your setting to support participation, engagement and development alongside educators and within familiar routines and environments.
This may include:
- observation within play-based environments
- individual support (where appropriate)
- small-group participation support
- support during group time, transitions and mealtimes
- communication with families and support teams
- collaborative goal-setting and strategy implementation
We focus on practical and achievable supports that can be embedded naturally within the learning environment and sustained beyond our involvement.
targeted child support programs
therapist-led small group programs within your setting
We offer targeted group programs designed to support children who may benefit from additional support to participate confidently within play, routines and social learning environments.
Programs are designed to feel engaging, achievable and familiar for children, while supporting educators with practical strategies and shared understanding.
Programs may be delivered:
- within small targeted groups
- as short-term intensives
- across a term or set block
- within existing classroom routines and environments
Supports are tailored to the developmental and participation needs of children within your setting.
whole-class developmental programs
developmental experiences embedded within early learning environments
Alongside targeted supports, we offer therapist-informed developmental programs that can be adapted for:
- whole-class participation
- small-group experiences
- incursions and workshops
- transition-to-school initiatives
- term-based developmental programs
Programs are designed to support participation, confidence, regulation, communication and developmental learning through engaging, play-based and interest-led experiences.
Programs can be tailored to the needs, routines and priorities of your setting while aligning with broader developmental and participation outcomes.
program streams
movement & active participation programs
Therapist-informed movement experiences supporting:
- gross motor development
- coordination and motor planning
- body awareness
- participation within physical play and group environments
- confidence engaging in movement-based experiences
Programs may include obstacle courses, movement circuits, games, dance and active group experiences inspired by the Emble Active and Emble Dance program models.
communication, connection & emotional development programs
Programs supporting:
- emotional regulation and co-regulation
- communication, language and interaction
- relationship-building and social participation
- confidence within group environments
- emotional understanding and expression
Experiences may include play-based interaction programs, group storytelling, emotional literacy activities, shared regulation experiences and communication-focused group participation inspired by Emble Connect.
sensory, creative & expressive experiences
Creative and sensory-based programs supporting:
- sensory exploration and participation
- self-expression and creativity
- engagement within shared experiences
- emotional expression and regulation
- confidence exploring materials, textures and imaginative play
Programs may include messy play, art-based experiences, sensory exploration and creative group activities inspired by Emble Create.
outdoor & nature-based exploration programs
Nature and interest-based experiences supporting:
- regulation and wellbeing
- curiosity and exploration
- communication and shared engagement
- participation in outdoor environments
- confidence engaging with peers and experiences outside the classroom
Programs may include nature play, outdoor discovery experiences, sensory exploration, collaborative problem-solving and adventure-based learning inspired by Emble Explore.
food exploration & cooking programs
Therapist-informed cooking and food experiences supporting:
- sensory exploration and participation with food
- confidence within mealtime and cooking experiences
- communication and following instructions
- fine motor and daily living skills
- shared participation and independence
Programs may include sensory food play, simple cooking experiences, food preparation and shared mealtime participation inspired by Yumable.
school readiness & transition programs
Developmentally informed transition-to-school experiences supporting:
- participation within group learning environments
- attention and routine engagement
- communication and early learning skills
- emotional regulation and independence
- confidence navigating classroom-style experiences
Programs may be adapted from the Emble Ed model and tailored to support transition priorities within your setting.
Programs can be adapted from the broader Emble program ecosystem and tailored to the needs of your educators, children and learning environment.
educator consultation and capacity building
collaborative support for educators & leadership teams
We work alongside educators and leadership teams to build confidence, capability and consistency in supporting children within your setting.
This may include:
- observation within the learning environment
- collaborative problem-solving around specific children or challenges
- adapting routines, environments and interactions
- support implementing strategies introduced during training
- ongoing educator coaching and reflection
- collaborative planning around participation and inclusion
Our approach is strengths-based, practical and relationship-focused.
We work with educators — not in place of them.
training and professional development
practical workshops designed for early childhood educators
We offer professional learning opportunities tailored specifically to early childhood environments and educator needs.
Training topics include:
- supporting behaviour and regulation within early learning environments
- understanding behaviour as communication
- co-regulation and responsive interactions
- communication and language development
- play-based participation and engagement
- sensory regulation and inclusive environments
- supporting transitions and routines
- school readiness and participation
Training is designed to be practical, achievable and relevant to real-world early childhood settings.
host an envisage families program
free government-funded program for families within your community
Emble Allied Health is proud to be a partner organisation delivering the Envisage Families Program — a free, evidence-informed parent program for families of children with developmental differences and disabilities.
We partner with schools, early childhood services and community organisations to bring the program directly into local communities in ways that feel accessible, inclusive and supportive for families.
Programs are:
- fully government funded for eligible families
- free for participating parents and caregivers
- facilitated by trained allied health professionals and peer facilitators
- flexible in delivery, including online and in-person formats
- able to incorporate interpreters and culturally responsive supports where needed
Alongside the Envisage National team, Emble coordinates the entire process, including:
- family registration and communication
- program delivery and facilitation
- interpreter coordination
- accessibility supports
- optional on-site childcare during sessions
Hosting an Envisage Families program can help strengthen family engagement, inclusion and community connection within your organisation — at no cost to your service or participating families.
parent and community information sessions
therapist-led workshops for families and early childhood communities
Our team can provide engaging and practical information sessions for parents, caregivers and early childhood communities on a range of developmental, behavioural and participation-focused topics.
These sessions are designed to support families to better understand child development, regulation, communication and participation within everyday environments.
Sessions may be delivered:
- within early childhood settings
- as parent information evenings
- during community events or workshops
- online or in-person
Topics may include:
- speech and language development
- emotional regulation and behaviour
- sensory processing and participation
- school readiness
- feeding and mealtime participation
- play and social development
- motor development and movement
- supporting neurodivergent children
- navigating early intervention and allied health supports
Sessions are facilitated by experienced allied health professionals including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists and dietitians.
flexible funding and partnership models
We offer flexible partnership approaches depending on the needs of your setting and community.
Services may be accessed through:
- family-funded supports (NDIS, Medicare-rebated or private therapy)
- centre-funded initiatives
- professional development budgets
- inclusion and participation initiatives
- collaborative partnership arrangements
We can also work alongside existing supports such as the Inclusion Support Program (ISP), helping educators embed inclusive strategies and build confidence supporting children with diverse developmental profiles.
supporting regional and remote communities
We offer flexible options to support early childhood settings across metropolitan, regional and remote communities throughout Australia.
This may include:
- telehealth consultation
- online coaching and collaboration
- virtual educator training
- hybrid delivery models
- outreach partnerships where appropriate
our approach
We recognise that early childhood environments are relational, dynamic, child-led and play-based.
Our role is to work collaboratively alongside educators, leadership teams and families to support meaningful participation, inclusion and development within everyday environments.
We aim to provide practical, achievable and sustainable supports that align with the needs of your setting, children and broader community.
enquire about partnership opportunities
We’d love to learn more about your service, community and the types of support you may be exploring.
Whether you’re interested in embedded allied health support, educator training, parent workshops, targeted programs or broader partnership opportunities, our team can work with you to explore a flexible approach that aligns with your setting and goals.
let's build something meaningful together
Collaborative allied health partnerships supporting participation, inclusion and development within early childhood communities.