Our Programs

Growing skills. Building confidence. Connecting families.

Explore programs that support children’s development, everyday skills and wellbeing, alongside practical guidance for parents and caregivers across Karratha and the Pilbara.

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Find a Program

Every child and family is different. Browse our programs to find support that suits your needs, or get in touch if you would like help choosing where to start.

Contact our team for current availability, eligibility and upcoming program dates.

Picnic Club – Early Years Eating Group

A supportive eating group for children aged 2–5 and their families, combining food exploration with practical strategies for more positive mealtimes.

Specialist Literacy Clinic

Individual support for children’s reading, spelling and writing, bringing together speech pathology and specialist literacy teaching.

Circle of Security Parenting

Support for parents and caregivers to understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their relationship.

Motivate

A program for teens aged 12–19 that combines safe resistance training with support for emotional wellbeing, confidence and motivation.

KIDchen Explorers

A practical cooking program that gives children opportunities to learn together, build social awareness and explore healthy eating.

Early Developmental Assessments

Developmental assessments for children aged 2–5 with developmental concerns. Find out about eligibility and how to submit an expression of interest.

ENVISAGE Families Program

Five workshops offering practical tools and peer support for parents of children aged 0–8, with a focus on family strengths and everyday life.

Inklings Program

Support for caregivers to understand their baby’s communication and build meaningful connections through everyday interactions.

More About Our Programs

Learn more about what is involved and how to get started.

Picnic Club – Early Years Eating Group

Picnic Club is a free, small-group program for young children who experience challenges with eating, including limited food variety, sensory sensitivities or stressful mealtimes.

A Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist guide families through an initial individual appointment followed by practical group sessions in a relaxed outdoor setting. Activities include exploring food through play, building confidence with different foods and sharing tools parents can use at home.

To get started, submit an expression of interest using the referral form. Our team will contact you to arrange an initial screening appointment.

Delivered in partnership with Karratha Women’s Place Inc., with funding from Regional Development Australia – Pilbara’s West Pilbara Communities for Children program.

The Karratha Women’s Place Inc., Regional Development Australia Pilbara, West Pilbara Communities for Children, and An Australian Government Initiative

Specialist Literacy Clinic

Our Speech Pathologist and Literacy Specialist Teacher assess children’s language, phonological processing, reading and writing skills to develop individualised support.

One-to-one sessions use evidence-based phonics instruction, including Sounds-Write. Liaison with schools and classroom support can help connect learning across settings, where required.

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Circle of Security Parenting

Circle of Security Parenting helps parents and caregivers recognise their child’s emotional needs and respond with greater understanding and confidence.

Our experienced facilitators guide you through ways to support your child with emotions, nurture self-esteem and strengthen a secure relationship. The program also creates space to reflect on your own experiences of parenting.

For registrations and enquiries about the next program, contact reception@connectpts.com.au or complete the online registration form.

Delivered in partnership with Karratha Women’s Place Inc., with funding from Regional Development Australia – Pilbara’s West Pilbara Communities for Children program.

Motivate

Led by a Physiotherapist and a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Motivate helps teens aged 12–19 learn safe resistance-training skills and strategies for managing mood, building self-esteem and strengthening motivation.

The program supports confidence in a community gym setting and encourages participation in everyday activities.

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KIDchen Explorers

Led by Occupational Therapists and a Dietitian, KIDchen Explorers brings social learning into the kitchen. Children practise functional cooking skills, explore healthy eating and develop social awareness in a fun, supportive environment.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

You don’t need to have it all worked out. Tell us a little about your child and what you’re looking for, and our friendly team can help you explore the next step.