Getting Ready for Kindergarten with Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation
Supporting children and families through a smooth, confident transition to school in the Singleton and Muswellbrook area.
How We Help Your Child Get Ready for School
Our therapists will work with children to assess and screen for key areas a child may be experiencing difficulty wit . If identified, the therapists will work with children to strengthen developmental areas needed for a successful transition to kindergarten. This includes:
Speech Pathology - Communication & Social Readiness
Occupational Therapy (OT) – School Readiness Support
Who Might Benefit From School Readiness Support?
Some of our Mob and young people in our community might be struggling with the following:
· - Struggles with communication or understanding directions.
· - Difficulty sitting still, focusing, or following routines.
· - Avoids messy play, loud environments, or busy classrooms.
· - Hard time playing or socialising with other children.
· - Needs extra help with self-care tasks.
· - Delays in drawing, cutting, or early writing.
· - Shows anxiety in new environments.
· - Strong sensory reactions.
· - Has a disability or developmental delay.
Our Referral Pathways
Families can access our services through:
· NDIS: We assist families with a current NDIS early intervention plan to meet their goals of a successful school transition.
· Medicare - (Bulk Billed): Children can access therapy by discussing an appropriate care plan with their GP such as after completing a 715 Aboriginal Health Check.
