Children's Wellbeing
Great Sleep! Optimal Health & Development! Focusing on WHY our little ones are Struggling. Support. Co-Regulation. No Sleep Training!
Dream Winks specialises in the root physical causes of Pediatric Sleep Issues (up to 8!).
Sleep is a biological function and like breathing should just work. When it isn’t working as biologically intended we find there are always physical causes. We recognise truly biologically normal sleep patterns and help families achieve optimal sleep, health and development. No Sleep Training! Settle however you like and see great sleep! Working with Feeding, Oral Function, Breathing, Nutrition, Gut, Intolerances, Allergies and more
ABOUT KIDS FIRST
Since 2007, Kids First Children’s Services in Brookvale has guided more than 20,000 local families just like yours.
Our award-winning, family-owned, practice includes experienced child psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, early intervention specialists and teachers.
To make life simpler, we are conveniently located under one roof, ensuring that you and your child can easily access the cohesive, informed and professional support that you need.
Offering supports to children of all ages and all abilities, Kids First has years of NDIS experience and welcomes children who have NDIS self or plan-managed funding.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SUPPORT - MANY SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF
At Kids First, we offer a wide variety of services that give children and families the encouragement they need to thrive and not just cope at preschool, school and in life.
- Speech Therapy
- Child & Family Counselling
- Occupational Therapy
- Early Intervention Support in your child’s preschool or school
- Psychoeducational Assessments
- NDIS guidance and planning
- Cool Kids Anxiety Prevention Groups
- Social Skills Groups
- School Readiness Groups
- Lego Therapy Groups
- Art & Social Language Groups
- Write Away Handwriting Groups
- School Holiday Workshops for kids with unique needs
As part of our Therapy for Good initiative, we also provide professional development and training programs for local early educators and their staff teams.
CORE VALUES
Kids First’s Core Values are Care, Kindness, Compassion and Making a Contribution.
In addition to serving our community, we walk the talk, donating 30 days of life-saving clean water to families in need every time a new child visits us for the first time.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Kids First, we’re committed to helping you see your path forward, no matter where you are in your journey.
Kids First is where you’ll find acceptance, encouragement, and the answers you need to become a strong advocate for your child.
Inclusive of every type of family and children of all abilities, you’ll never be judged at Kids First.
We’re in this together.
Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in paediatrics (0-18y).
Fiona is a registered NDIS Provider and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian. With 22 years of experience working as a Paediatric Dietitian at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Fiona can help you and your child with the following:
- Optimising your child's health through nutrition
- Faltering growth, improving weight gain and growth
- Infant and toddler nutrition
- Fussy eating and reducing stress at meal times
- Responsive Feeding Therapy for ARFID (Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
- Autism spectrum disorder and nutritional adequacy
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD, managing appetite and growth
- Tube feeding - NG, gastrostomy, jejunostomy
- Blended Tube Feeding via a gastrostomy
- Gut health including constipation
- Nutritional deficiencies, e.g. iron-deficiency anaemia
- Medically diagnosed food allergies and intolerances
- Medically diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders, e.g coeliac disease, IBS
- Texture-modified diets for dysphagia
LEAP Centre was founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Our name – Learn, Empower, Achieve, Progress – reflects our philosophy and guides everything we do. We bring together a team of passionate, qualified therapists who are highly skilled and also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients.
We provide Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physiotherapy on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Cocoon Baby is an early years parenting consultancy, based on gentle, holistic, evidence-based Neuroprotective Developmental Care with 25 years of experience in the industry. With intensive care backgrounds in neonatal and paediatric nursing we provide you with the tools to support you and your baby's overall wellbeing and support you to make gentle changes that make life more enjoyable and manageable for you and the whole family. As lactation consultants and infant sleep specialists we see many families who are navigating the first years of life with their little ones and the ups and downs experienced during the first few years of life. As well as working with families of well children we also provide support and assistance to children with a diagnosis needing NDIS support. Cocoon Baby can provide training to families being discharged home with a need for equipment to support their child, NDIS reporting and training of care staff in the home. We liaise closely with local support coordinators and nursing agencies local to the Northern Beaches. We are referred to by numerous local paediatricians for numerous reasons including faltering weight in the newborn, sleep concerns, breastfeeding difficulties and adjusting to parenting a newborn with or without additional diagnoses. Consultations can be provided in our clinic in Mona Vale that is run out of Gilbert Collins Medical Practice, in your home or virtually at a time that suits your unique family. Health fund rebates may apply.
Mona Vale , NSW , 2103
Thinkers.inq Terrey Hills is situated in the Garigal National Park on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We have created a beautiful, light filled play space for children to play, laugh and grow in a safe and secure environment and an abundance of curiosities to explore.
BoxSmart is a community-focused boxing studio founded by pro boxer and local dad, Danny Kennedy. We offer fun, inclusive classes for kids (ages 5–15) that build fitness, confidence, and discipline—with no fighting involved. With 8 kids’ classes across three age groups (5–7, 7–11, 12–15), your child’s first class is free to try. Adults and 16+ can choose from 26 dynamic boxing and fitness classes each week, with a two-week trial available for just $40. Whether you’re new to boxing or looking to level up, BoxSmart is all about building strong minds and bodies in a supportive, high-energy environment
Karate for everyone!
We aim to train the body, strengthen the mind, nurture the spirit.
GKR Karate is a family-oriented club that has been established for 40 years. Our classes welcome students of all age groups and genders, ranging from young children (5yrs +), teens, adults and families. We also have specialised introductory classes for 3 & 4 year olds.
Aside from the confidence gained when learning self-defence, karate training can have a positive impact on children’s focus, coordination, physical wellbeing and overall behaviour. For adults, karate training will not only improve fitness, balance and flexibility. It’s also an opportunity to learn something new, meet new people, relieve stress and stay healthy.
We have classes all over the North Shore, including our full-time centres in Frenchs Forest and Pymble. Check our website or call us to find the training location closest to you.
Physi Kids Physiotherapy
Children & Adolescent specific Physiotherapy.
Specialising in sports injury management, hypermobility, scoliosis, toe walking, developmental delay, genetic and neuromuscular conditions.
At Glimmer Children’s Occupational Therapy, our name is inspired by glimmers—a concept from Polyvagal Theory. Glimmers are small moments of joy, safety, and connection that help regulate the nervous system and bring us out of stress and into calm. These moments are powerful, especially for growing children. Our mission is to help your child experience more of these glimmers through meaningful connection, playful exploration, and safe, supportive relationships.
We take a relationship-based, neuroaffirming, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, believing that connection is the foundation for growth. Through this lens, we support children and families to thrive in everyday life.
- MEET KAYLEE CHO
I’m Kaylee, a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist and a Northern Beaches local. I hold a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney and am fully registered with AHPRA. With over 8 years of experience, I’ve supported children from toddlers to teenagers with a range of developmental, emotional, and physical needs.
My experience includes working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome, Anxiety, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. I’m also experienced in supporting daily life skills such as feeding, toileting, sleep, play, and emotional regulation.
I have a strong interest in Ayres Sensory Integration and Polyvagal Theory, and I’m trained in a number of evidence-based programs including Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Interactive Metronome (IM). I work closely with families, believing that strong, trusting relationships are key to a child’s success.
- WHAT WE SUPPORT
We work with children and adolescents aged 2–18 years to build skills in areas such as:
• Fine and gross motor coordination
• Play and social interaction
• Self-care (e.g. dressing, feeding, toileting, sleep)
• Sensory processing
• Emotional regulation
• Attention and concentration
• Praxis (ideation, motor planning, and execution)
- WHO WE SUPPORT
We support children with a variety of developmental and health needs, including:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Global Developmental Delay
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Anxiety
• Developmental trauma and attachment challenges
- OUR SERVICES
We offer flexible, personalised support through:
• Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessments
• Individual in-clinic sessions
• Telehealth and in-clinic parent coaching
• School, preschool, and daycare visits
• Collaboration with educators, teachers, and other professionals
• School holiday intensive programs
• Equipment and Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
• Reports, letters, and forms for NDIS, Medicare, or personal use
- FUNDING OPTIONS
We welcome clients through NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), Medicare (with GP referral), and private funding.