About Connect
Supporting children and families across the Pilbara since 2016.
Connect Paediatric Therapy Services was founded in Karratha to provide high-quality, family-centred allied health care closer to home.
Our Story
Connect began in 2016 when our founder, Caitlin Breheny, moved to Karratha with her young family and discovered just how limited access to allied health services was across the Pilbara.
Families were often travelling away from home for extended periods to access the support their children needed. Caitlin knew there had to be a better way — one that allowed children to receive high-quality, evidence-based therapy closer to home, within their own community and culture.
What began with a desire to make a difference has grown into a multidisciplinary team supporting children and families across Karratha and the wider Pilbara.
Today, that same purpose remains at the heart of Connect: creating meaningful connections, supporting families and helping children thrive.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide children and families across the Pilbara with high-quality, evidence-based multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary services.
Children Thrive
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.
Families Feel Supported
We work alongside families, supporting and empowering them throughout their journey.
Communities Grow Stronger
By improving access to quality allied health care closer to home, we help build stronger, more connected communities across the Pilbara.
Supporting the Whole Child
We take a holistic, family-centred approach that looks beyond an individual challenge to understand the whole child — their strengths, development, wellbeing, relationships, environment and participation in everyday life.
By bringing together different areas of allied health expertise, we can collaborate where appropriate and provide care that is connected, practical and tailored to each child and family.
Multidisciplinary Care
Our team brings together professionals from a range of allied health disciplines to support each child’s individual needs.
Family-Centred
Families know their children best. We listen, collaborate and work together towards goals that are meaningful for your family.
Evidence-Informed
Our approach is guided by current evidence, professional expertise and the individual needs of every child.
Strengths-Focused
We recognise each child’s abilities and strengths, building on what works to support confidence, participation and development.
Why Families Choose Connect
Our values shape the way we work with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.
Collaboration
We work together with families, schools and other professionals to provide connected, family-centred support.
Real Change
We focus on practical, meaningful outcomes that can make a genuine difference in everyday life.
Quality
We are committed to evidence-informed practice, professional development and high-quality care.
Diversity
We respect and celebrate the different children, families, cultures and communities we support.
Proudly Local. Committed to the Pilbara.
Connect is more than an allied health provider — we’re part of the Pilbara community.
We’re proud to support local children and families, create employment and professional development opportunities within the region, and work collaboratively with schools, health services and community organisations.
Our roots are here, and we remain committed to improving access to quality allied health services for families throughout the Pilbara.
How Can We Help?
Whether you have a question, would like more information about our services or are ready to get started, our friendly team is here to help.