Early Links

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.

19/06/2026

✨ Friday Fun Day: As a proud division of ConnectAbility, we love being part of a team that continues to grow, innovate and create more opportunities for the people we support!🫶 And today, the Supported Independent Living (SIL) team has an exciting announcement…

🏡 ConnectAbility have a rare opportunity for six people to secure a place in two brand-new, purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) three-bedroom homes in the sought-after Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth.

These thoughtfully designed residences deliver modern accessible living, combining modern design with 24/7 tailored support all in a thriving, connected community.

Why not get an exclusive look of these beautiful three-bedroom SDA-funded homes for yourself at the InSitu Open Home – Cameron Grove Estate. Details below:

📍62 Seena Drive, Edgeworth, 2285
📅 Next Wednesday, 24 June
🕛10am – 1pm (select one half hour time slot)

These beautifully designed three-bedroom homes in Cameron Grove Estate offer:
✔️ Modern, purpose-built accessible design
✔️ 24/7 tailored support
✔️ A connected, thriving community
✔️ Just 6 vacancies available
⚡ With demand for quality SDA homes growing, opportunities like this are often secured quickly.

👉 RSVP now to secure your spot
📞 Call Natalie Butler on 0435 387 475

We’re proud to be part of a growing organisation that continues to create places people can truly feel at home 💫

17/06/2026

✨ That's a wrap on our very first Little Chefs Club! ✨

Over the past 8 weeks, we've mixed, measured, chopped, stirred, tasted, laughed, and learned together 👩‍🍳

From trying new foods and building kitchen confidence to making new friends and creating delicious recipes, we have had the best time in our Learning Kitchen at Ashtonfield this term ❤️

We are so proud of how much our little chefs have grown in their cooking skills, teamwork, independence, and willingness to give new things a go. Thank you to all of our amazing families for your support, and to our wonderful little chefs for bringing so much enthusiasm, creativity, and fun to every session.

We can't wait to see what you'll cook next! 🍓🥕🍪🍕✨

Expressions of interest for term 3 are now open! Register your interest at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X8VHKWP

🚨 Calling all future master builders! 🚨Spots are still available in our July School Holiday group… but not for long 👀If ...
17/06/2026

🚨 Calling all future master builders! 🚨
Spots are still available in our July School Holiday group… but not for long 👀
If your child loves building towers, bridges (or knocking them down 😄), this is the perfect group for them!
📅 Thursdays 9th & 16 July (10:00 – 11:30am)
📍 Kurri Kurri Clinic (110 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri)
📩 Jump in before the last spots disappear!

📩 Get in touch: If you are interested in your child attending this group or one of our other school holiday groups, please submit your expression of interest via the Early Links website or contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 4962 1000

🎉 July School Holiday Groups – Kurri Kurri Clinic 🎉We’re excited to offer two fun and engaging group programs these July...
12/06/2026

🎉 July School Holiday Groups – Kurri Kurri Clinic 🎉
We’re excited to offer two fun and engaging group programs these July school holidays, designed to help children build confidence, connect with others, and learn new skills in a supportive environment.

🧱 Join our Block Builders Group, where children can explore, create, and connect through hands-on building activities. We work together to build exciting structures like towers, bridges, or even whole cities, before exploring ideas through free play. The group supports communication, teamwork, and confidence in a relaxed setting, with a short sharing time at the end to celebrate each child’s creation.
✨ Suitable for children who enjoy hands-on and creative play
✨ Supports social skills, language development, and problem-solving
✨ No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

📅 When: Thursdays 9th and 16 July | 10:00 – 11:30am
📍 Where: Kurri Kurri Clinic (110 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri)

🍳 Join our fun Let’s Get Cooking! group and work together with peers to build confidence in the kitchen.
This group provides a supportive and engaging environment where children can explore food and develop practical life skills.
✨ Focus areas include:
Food exposure in a fun and neutral environment
Language and social skills
Basic kitchen and meal preparation skills
Executive functioning
Activities of Daily Living
Kitchen safety

📅 When: Wednesdays 8th and 15th July | 10:00 – 11:30am
📍 Where: Kurri Kurri Clinic

📩 Get in touch: If you are interested in your child attending either group, please submit your expression of interest via the Early Links website or contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 4962 1000

What a weekend for the Maitland Opens Women’s team, taking out the Netball NSW Senior State Titles!Shoutout to our own ...
11/06/2026

What a weekend for the Maitland Opens Women’s team, taking out the Netball NSW Senior State Titles!

Shoutout to our own Sydney Slade (one of the players and a Physiotherapist in our Early Links division) and Jordyn Constable (assistant coach and Operations Lead for our supported independent living homes).👏

We love seeing our team pursuing passions outside of work, building skills, confidence and energy that shine through in everything they do. 💜Incredible effort from an unstoppable team. Find out more about the servuces we offer at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0YRNf0; https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0YRSH0; https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0YS2s0

The ConnectAbility Little Chefs Club kids have been busy building confidence and developing practical food skills throug...
10/06/2026

The ConnectAbility Little Chefs Club kids have been busy building confidence and developing practical food skills through a range of hands-on cooking activities.

Over the past two weeks, we've made an assortment of fruit and vegetable smoothies and some delicious beef nachos. Most importantly, these cooking experiences provide opportunities for children to learn about nutrition while developing important life skills such as:
✨ Following instructions
✨ Food preparation and kitchen safety
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Independence and confidence
✨ Social interaction and teamwork
✨ Exploring and engaging with a variety of foods

Whether it's grating vegetables, blending smoothies, or assembling their own meals, every activity is designed to support positive food experiences in a fun and supportive environment.
We love seeing participants take pride in their creations, develop new skills, and build confidence around food each week. 🌟

Looking for support with your child's nutrition, food variety, cooking skills, or confidence around food? Our Paediatric dietitians provide individual and group-based services tailored to each child's needs and goals.

If you are interested in joining our Little Chef's Club in Term 3 or 4 fill out the following questionnaire 🙂 Expression of Interest - Little Chefs Club Survey (https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0YP9Y0)

We celebrated this message on World Autism Day back in April, and the response from our community was incredible.💜It’s a...
08/06/2026

We celebrated this message on World Autism Day back in April, and the response from our community was incredible.💜

It’s a powerful reminder that celebrating and supporting people on the autism spectrum shouldn’t be limited to just one day - it’s something we should (and do, here at ConnectAbility) recognise and value every day of the year.

We’re proud to support individuals and families through our autism assessment services, now available with our highly skilled team of speech pathologists and psychologists.

Skip the long waitlists and take the next step today. Book an appointment with our team (joint assessment by a psychologist and speech pathologist) and get the support you need, when you need it - bookings available now! 💜

With 1 in 127 people on the autism spectrum, creating inclusive communities isn’t optional, it’s essential. At ConnectAbility, we’re committed to building spaces where everyone feels connected, supported, and valued for their unique strengths.

Let’s keep working toward a future where inclusion is the norm, not the exception.

World Health Organization (WHO)

💙 We’re proud long-time supporters of Todd and the incredible Susan Roskell Toy and Gift Drive - a cause close to our he...
05/06/2026

💙 We’re proud long-time supporters of Todd and the incredible Susan Roskell Toy and Gift Drive - a cause close to our hearts at ConnectAbility encompassing Early Links.

Each year, we look forward to kicking things off at the annual Trivia Night & Launch at club Maitland City and we can’t wait to be there again for the 2026 campaign 🎉

With an amazing night planned - including trivia with Bear McKenzie, raffles and silent auctions - it’s a fantastic way to have fun while supporting local families in need.👉 Get your team together and book a table as we’d love to see you there supporting this incredible cause alongside us!

⏰ Final month to support local legends while making a real difference in our community!We're proud to partner with the i...
05/06/2026

⏰ Final month to support local legends while making a real difference in our community!

We're proud to partner with the incredible team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents, a local business that shares our commitment to giving back and creating positive outcomes for people across the Hunter and Newcastle region. 💜

Why Clarke & Co?
✨ Founded by locals Nick and Taylah Clarke in 2021, they have quickly grown to a prominent real estate agency
✨Their team are spread across Maitland and Newcastle providing a deep understanding of local market knowledge
✨Nick Clarke is known as one of Australia's top-selling real estate agents!
✨ Passionate about supporting the local community
✨ Dedicated to helping sellers maximise the value of their property

🏡 For every property referral that mentions ConnectAbility, Clarke & Co will donate $1,000 from each completed sale directly to support the people and communities we work alongside.

Know someone preparing to sell? Share this post and encourage them to mention ConnectAbility when they contact the team.

Every referral helps strengthen our community and supports the important work we do together. Thank you for helping us turn property sales into positive change. 💜

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67 Bulwer Street
Maitland, NSW
2320

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

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