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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm

Early Links

A division of ConnectAbility. We empower people with additional needs by supporting inclusion.

Our services include: Behaviour Support, Dietetics, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Music & Play Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology.

04/09/2026

Feel Good Friday incoming...

We recently caught up with Guy at his Supported Independent Living home, where he shared a few fun facts about himself, his interests and what independent living means to him.

Alongside Operations Lead Ian, we also take a look around Guy's home and spoke about the supports that help him live the life he chooses.

🏡 We currently have vacancies available in our brand-new Cameron Grove 3-bedroom homes, along with existing vacancies across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

If you or someone you know is looking for Supported Independent Living, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Contact our team on (02) 4962 1000 to find out more or view our vacancies here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01lwMZ0

02/09/2026

Can’t make it to our Ashtonfield Cooking Group? We’re bringing the fun to our Kurri Kurri clinic! 🎉

Our Cooking Group is a great opportunity to build confidence, develop everyday skills and make new social connections, all while cooking up something delicious together! 🥣🍽️

Participants will have the chance to practice:
🍳 Following recipes and instructions
🥣 Building independence and confidence in the kitchen
🤝 Working together and making social connections
🧠 Problem-solving and developing new skills
🍽️ Creating, sharing and enjoying delicious food

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to enquire or join the waitlist!
📞 (02) 4962 1000
📧 [email protected]

01/09/2026

🧱 Build, Connect & Have Fun at our Kurri Kurri clinic!

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to build confidence, communication and social skills?

Our Build & Connect group is designed to support children through play while developing:
✅ Social communication
✅ Turn-taking and teamwork
✅ Listening and following directions
✅ Problem-solving and flexible thinking
✅ Conversation skills

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to enquire or join the waitlist!
📞 (02) 4962 1000
📧 [email protected]

31/08/2026

🍳 Cook, Create & Connect at our upcoming School Holiday Cooking Group at our Ashtonfield clinic!

This group is a fun opportunity to build confidence, develop cooking skills and make social connections, all while creating delicious recipes together! 🧑‍🍳

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to enquire or join the waitlist!
📞 4962 1000
📧 [email protected]

26/08/2026

We were so excited to attend the ClubGRANTS presentation morning hosted at East Maitland Bowling Club recently! 💜

Club Maitland City and East Maitland Bowling Club awarded an amazing $278,945 in grant funding to local organisations, and we were very lucky to receive $10,000 to put towards our Playgroup. 🙌

This funding will help us keep providing fun activities and a welcoming space for local families to come together. We’re very grateful for the support! 🥰

And speaking of fun… tomorrow is BOOK WEEK! 📚✨

Our Playgroup runs every Thursday from 9:30–11am at Maitland Presbyterian Church during school terms.

If you’d like to join us tomorrow, come dressed as your favourite book character or bring along your favourite book. No pressure to dress up though, it’s completely optional!

We’d love to see you there!

25/08/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN DISCO IS COMING! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooky time with music, dancing, costumes and fun! 🕺💃

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Buy your ticket online using the link below, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

👻 Everyone is welcome! This is an interagency disco, so come along, meet new people and enjoy a fun time out.

🧙‍♀️ Dress to impress! Come along in your favourite Halloween costume for your chance to WIN a prize for Best Dressed! 🏆

⚠️ Tickets are limited and usually sell out fast, so don’t wait!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/eu2a30/connectability_halloween_interagency_disco.aspx

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉🎃👻

24/08/2026

Communication creates possibility 💬

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating how communication can help people connect, make choices, build confidence and be part of their community.

Communication looks different for everyone. It might be through talking, signing, gestures, pictures, writing or technology.

What matters is having a way to express yourself, be heard and take part in the things that matter to you.

Our Speech Pathologists work alongside people to find the communication tools and strategies that support their goals, dreams and aspirations. 💜

Because when communication is accessible, possibilities grow.

Happy Speech Pathology Week! 🗣️

19/08/2026

Our Playgroup was recently treated to a very special visit from Mark and his wonderful crew from Maitland Fire Station! 🚒🔥🧯

The children loved exploring the fire truck, climbing aboard, discovering the equipment and, of course, wearing their very own firefighter hats. 🧑‍🚒🚨

But there was one clear favourite… 💦 THE FIRE HOSE! 💦

The children who wanted a turn were supported to hold the hose and spray the water, and there were some VERY proud little firefighters afterwards! 🥰

Visits like this are a wonderful opportunity for children to meet emergency services in a relaxed and familiar environment, helping make firefighters, uniforms, equipment and emergency vehicles feel a little less unfamiliar.

A HUGE thank you to Mark and the entire Maitland Fire Station crew for generously giving their time and for being so patient, welcoming and encouraging with every child. You helped create some very special memories for our children and families! 💜

And the fun doesn’t stop here! We have three jam-packed weeks of exciting activities ahead:
🔬 This Thursday: Science Week
📚 Next week: Book Week
👨‍👧 The following week: Brilliant Blokes Day (Father’s Day)

We hope to see you there 9:30 - 11 AM! 🎉

13/08/2026

We don’t often use our platform to speak about political matters, but sometimes the decisions being made are simply too important not to share.

The Senate inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 has been extended until 14 August 2026, when the committee is due to report.

The proposed reforms are significant. They include changes to NDIS eligibility, the supports the Scheme funds, planning and funding arrangements, pricing and the powers available to the government and the NDIA.

At ConnectAbility, we believe people with disability must remain at the centre of decisions that affect their lives; with choice, control, dignity, independence and access to the right supports protected.

What can you do❓
If you, your family member, a friend or someone you support relies on the NDIS, please consider taking action:
✔️ Email the Senators who will help decide the Bill’s future.
✔️ Contact your Federal MP and ask them to protect the principles of the NDIS.
✔️ Visit your local MP or Senator’s office.
✔️ Contact Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and ask him to oppose the Bill in its current form and support changes developed with people with disability.

Tell them who you are, where you live, why the NDIS matters to you and what you want protected. Every email, every phone call and every conversation helps ensure decision-makers hear directly from the people who will be affected.

Please stay informed. Please speak up. Every voice matters.

07/08/2026

What a fantastic evening at the recent Susan Roskell Toy & Gift Drive Trivia Night!

A huge congratulations to our team, 'The Connectors', who took home the trivia trophy! 🏆🎉

While we're proud of the win, what made the night truly special was coming together to support a cause that means so much to us.

As a long-standing partner of the Susan Roskell Toy & Gift Drive, we've seen firsthand the joy these donated gifts bring to the children and families we support. Every Christmas is made that little bit more magical thanks to Todd, his incredible team of volunteers, and the generosity of our local community.

Thank you to everyone involved in making such a meaningful event possible. We're proud to continue supporting this wonderful initiative and the positive impact it has on so many families. 💜

To learn more about the Susan Roskell Toy & Gift Drive or find out how you can get involved, visit https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01dLm00

Address

67 Bulwer Street
Maitland, NSW
2320

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249343773

Website

https://earlylinks.org.au/

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