Our Programs

We offer a diverse range of courses & programs

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We are here to help you and your child succeed in everything they do.

Picnic Club – Early Years Eating Group

Picnic Club is a FREE small-group program designed to support young children and their families to develop positive and confident eating experiences.

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Specialist Literacy Clinic

Our specialist literacy clinic incorporates a Speech Pathologist’s expertise and a highly experienced Literacy Specialist Teacher to support children in reading and spelling development using evidence-based phonics instruction.

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Circle of Security Parenting

A six-week program to help you understand your child’s needs by building quality relationships. Our trained facilitators will help parents understand their child’s emotional needs, support their child’s ability to manage emotions and develop their child’s self-esteem.

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Motivate

A program designed to improve physical health and emotional wellbeing for teens. This multidisciplinary program is run by a Physiotherapist and Mental Health OT and teaches teens the skills needed to engage in resistance training safely and to develop strategies to manage mood, build self-esteem and motivation.

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KIDchen Explorers

This program is designed to promote social learning and social awareness opportunities in a fun, supportive and functional environment. Children also learn about healthy eating and learn some functional cooking skills. Our experienced Occupational Therapists and Dietitian run this innovative program.

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More About Our Programs

Picnic Club – Early Years Eating Group

Picnic Club is a FREE small-group program designed to support young children and their families to develop positive and confident eating experiences.

This outdoor program is designed for children aged 2–5 years who may experience challenges with eating such as picky eating, limited food variety, mealtime stress, or sensory sensitivities.

The program is facilitated by a Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist, combining expertise in nutrition, sensory processing, and child development.

Families begin with an individual appointment with the Dietitian to explore their child’s eating patterns and set personalised goals. Families then participate in a series of fun and practical group sessions, where children and parents learn strategies to support healthy and positive mealtime experiences.

Sessions include:

  • Play-based exposure to foods
  • Strategies for reducing mealtime stress
  • Supporting sensory exploration with food
  • Building confidence and variety in eating
  • Parent education and practical tools

The program takes place in a relaxed outdoor picnic-style setting, creating a supportive and social environment for children and families.

Who is this program for?

Children aged 2–5 years who may:

  • Be picky or selective eaters
  • Avoid certain textures or food groups
  • Experience stress or anxiety at mealtimes
  • Have limited food variety
  • Need support building confidence with food

How To Join

Families can submit an expression of interest via the referral form below, and our team will contact you to arrange an initial screening appointment.

Connect is working in partnership with the Karratha Women’s Place Inc., with thanks to funding from Regional Development Australia – Pilbara’ West Pilbara Communities 4 Children Program.

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Specialist Literacy Clinic

“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift.”

Connect Paediatric Therapy Program - Specialist Literacy Clinic

Our specialist literacy clinic incorporates the expertise of a Speech Pathologist and a highly experienced Literacy Specialist Teacher.

  • Comprehensive assessment of language skills, phonological processing, and reading and writing skills

  • Specialised and individualised programs from a Speech Pathologist and Literacy Specialist

  • One-on-one evidence based treatment programs (with a specific focus on Sounds Write)

  • Liaison and classroom support as required for an integrative approach

When you’re teaching kids to write, you’re teaching them to think…

Circle of Security Parenting

“Its nice not to feel alone in this journey. This course has taken the pressure off me as a parent, knowing that 30% is good enough”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“I have a better relationship with my boys”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“Labelling ‘delight’ has made me feel more confident as a parent.”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“I was definitely parenting the way I was parented before doing this course. Quite rarely did I look outside of that. Now I am able to use the circle to help me change this and parent in a way that will build secure confident children.”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“Breaking the cycle has been huge for me. It has given me the confidence to know we are moving in the right direction to break that cycle. I now have the tools to build strong, confident and secure children.”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“I feel like doing this Circle of Security Course has been a reset button for me. It has reminded me about why I had children and how I need to celebrate the good times with them”

 

— TERM 1 2021 PARTICIPANT

“I really enjoyed it. I am going to look for the cues more from my kids. I am going to be aware of my shark music and how I react in those moments especially with my anxious child. We need to spread the word to all families!”

 

— 2020 PARTICIPANT

“I feel like I now have the tools to enjoy being a parent. I have taken the pressure off myself and realise that 30% is good enough.

 

— 2020 PARTICIPANT

“Its been life changing! I feel like this is the missing piece and everything is fitting together for me now. Its just been amazing!”

 

— 2020 PARTICIPANT

“I really loved it and got heaps out of this course. I think I am so much more compassionate and aware of my kids needs. I have a much better understanding of why I react the way I do. Its about how I perceive and react to scenarios which comes back to my upbringing.

Since the start I have been feeling really proud of myself and good about when I can meet my children’s needs and be with them. My kids are seeing me as a different Dad.”

 

— 2020 PARTICIPANT

“I have an increased awareness of the areas that I struggle with which been a huge revelation for me. I just can’t wait for my husband to the do the course. It has been wonderful learning from others in the group and being able to share our experiences.

This is not only just about my relationship with my children, Knowing the Circle of Security has benefited all relationships in my life.”

 

— 2020 PARTICIPANT

“I think they have seen me be that more engaged parent and that I am stopping more… and listening… and tending to their emotions at the same time.”

 

— 2017 PARTICIPANT
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Circle of Security Parenting© in the Pilbara

Circle of Security© (COS-P) is a relationship–based parenting program that is based on over five decades of research. Circle of Security© encourages parents to better understand and meet their child’s emotional needs. Children who experience healthy and enriching caregiving are more likely to be empathetic, to regulate their emotions, and develop positive relationship skills to improve self-esteem and school readiness.

Using the COSP™ model developed by the Circle of Security originators, our highly experienced Facilitators work with parents and care-givers to help them to:

  • Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
  • Support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
  • Enhance the development of their child’s self esteem
  • Honour the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure

Presented by our experienced team of facilitators, we have been delivering this program to the Pilbara for over 10 years.

For more information: www.circleofsecurityinternational.com

For registrations and queries regarding our next program, please contact reception@connectpts.com.au

Connect is working in partnership with the Karratha Women’s Place Inc., with thanks to funding from Regional Development Australia – Pilbara’ West Pilbara Communities 4 Children Program.

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Motivate

Connect Paediatric Therapy Services Programs Motivate

An innovative program designed to improve physical health and emotional wellbeing for teens. This multidisciplinary program is run by a Physiotherapist and Mental Health OT and teaches teens the skills needed to safely engage in resistance training and to develop strategies to manage mood, build self esteem and motivation.

Teens will increase their confidence in the gym and improve their engagement in therapy within a community setting. They will also learn strategies to enhance their motivation for daily activities.

This program is suitable for teens from 12-19 years.

KIDchen Explorers

Connect Paediatric Therapy Services Programs KIDchen Explorers

This program is designed to promote opportunities for social learning and social awareness in a fun, supportive and functional environment. Children also learn about healthy eating and learn some functional cooking skills. This innovative program is run by our experienced Occupational Therapists and Dietitian.

How Can We Help?

Have a question? Want to book an appointment? Our friendly team can help.

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Karratha (08) 9143 1906

reception@connectpts.com.au

UNIT 7/28-32 De Grey Pl, Karratha WA 6714

Therapy Services

Speech Pathology

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Mental Health Services

Positive Behaviour Support

Continence Physiotherapy

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Literacy Specialists

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Families can access our services privately (with private health rebates and Medicare benefits) and through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.