Where Relationships Inspire Growth and Learning
Focus on reaching developmental milestones through trusting relationships
About Us
Providing Holistic Developmental Support for Every Child
The Whole Child Connection offers evidence-based therapies and support services aimed at optimising your child’s holistic development. Providing person-centred, early supports assists children in reaching their fullest potential for a promising future, and we are here to provide you that support.
“Provision of child supports in early years promotes positive outcomes in all domains of their learning, empowering children to reach their full potential.”
Our Services
Let us help your child build confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for a bright future.
DIRFloortime® Play Therapy
We specialise in DIRFloortime®, a relationship-based, play-centred therapy designed to support the social, emotional, and developmental growth of children.
Speech Allied Health Assistance
At The Whole Child Connection, our Allied Health Assistant (AHA) work closely with our Speech Pathologist to provide additional support for children and families.
Social Learning Groups
We prioritise nurturing strong social skills in young children through specialised Social Learning Groups for 3 to 7 year-olds and 8 to 11 year-olds in our facility.
School Readiness Program
We understand the significance of preparing children for the academic journey, and thus, we incorporate a dedicated school-readiness initiative within our early intervention offerings.
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Our Services
Let us help your child build confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for a bright future.
DIRFloortime® Therapy
We specialise in DIRFloortime®, a relationship-based, play-centred therapy designed to support the social, emotional, and developmental growth of children.
Paediatric Speech Therapy
We offer comprehensive speech therapy services designed to support your child’s communication development.
Allied Health Assistance
At The Whole Child Connection, our Allied Health Assistant work closely with our Speech Pathologist to provide additional support for children and families.
Social Learning Groups
We prioritise nurturing strong social skills in young children through specialised Social Learning Groups for 3 to 7 year-olds and 8 to 11 year-olds in our facility.
School Readiness Program
We understand the significance of preparing children for the academic journey, and thus, we incorporate a dedicated school-readiness initiative within our early intervention offerings.
Understanding Early Support for Families
Early support nurtures children who learn, communicate, or develop differently by building on their strengths and abilities. Using research-based strategies and skilled professionals, it fosters growth in a supportive and respectful way. A family-centred approach ensures collaboration with parents and caregivers, equipping them with strategies to support their child’s development in daily life. By focusing on shared goals and confidence-building, early support lays the foundation for lifelong learning, resilience, and well-being.
How Early Support Functions
Childhood is a crucial period marked by rapid growth and transformative changes, where the body, brain, and nervous system are highly sensitive to external influences. This adaptability, known as ‘plasticity,’ is key for provision of early supports to assist optimal growth and forming essential pathways for learning, behaviour, emotional well-being, and social skills. Various factors shape your child’s development, with genetics being unchangeable and others offering opportunities for positive influence, such as:
Sensory Stimulation
Engage your child through activities like reading, singing, speaking, or key signing, which stimulate various senses and promote cognitive development.
Motor Skill Enhancement
Incorporate activities designed to refine both fine and gross motor skills, facilitating improved coordination and physical capabilities.
Social & Emotional Engagement
Prioritise interactions that nurture emotional bonds, fostering resilience, empathy, and effective communication from an early age.
Explorative Play
Encourage your child’s innate curiosity by providing ample opportunities to explore their surroundings, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and confidence.
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to providing evidence-based therapies and support services that nurture every aspect of your child’s development. With expertise and a compassionate approach, we work collaboratively to empower children and families, helping them reach their fullest potential. Get to know the passionate professionals committed to supporting your child’s journey.
Lori Inumerable
Director/Child Development Practitioner, Early Years, The Whole Child Connection Pty Ltd
Jacelle Cablao
Child Development Practitioner - Primary Years
Criselda Apostol
Speech Pathologist
Jinal Patel
Allied Health Assistant - Speech Pathologist
Kristine Antonio
Admin Officer / Social Media Manager
Testimonials
What Clients Say About Us
Working with Lori at The Whole Child Connection has been a transformative experience for our son. When we first began therapy, our child struggled with restricted interests on transports, limited play skills and imagination. After only 6 months of Lori's play approach to therapy, we've witnessed remarkable growth and progress. Our son has not only expanded his interests but has also flourished in his play skills. Thanks, Lori!
Our child absolutely loves his Floortime sessions with Lori. We've seen such promising progress in his development with her child-led play therapy. Lori loves her work with children and it shows with her ability to connect with our child to help him thrive. We feel incredibly grateful to have her on our child’s team. Thank you!
Lori's family-centred approach, coupled with her deep respect for my input as a mum, has made all the difference in my son's progress. Not only have I seen significant growth in my son's overall development, but I've also felt empowered and supported every step of the way. She works in partnership with me, guiding me in understanding my child and teaching me strategies that will reinforce their sessions. This is invaluable for me being a single parent raising my son with additional needs.
With Jacelle's understanding of our son's ASD and ADHD traits, she's cultivated a supportive environment that's boosted his confidence and attitude towards learning. Her ability to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment have made such significant progress with not only his academic goals, but with his development in other areas, as well. Thanks, Jacelle and we hope to continue working with you in the next years to come!!
Her online services are convenient and effective, providing families with the tools and guidance to support their child’s development. I appreciate how involved and supportive she is, not just with my child but to us parents as well.
I highly recommend Purple Heart Early Intervention for anyone seeking high-quality early child care and therapy.
Thank you for being a blessing to us and God bless you all!
Our Blog
Latest News & Articles
From speech and language development to social skills and school readiness, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Explore our blog for tips, insights, and stories to inspire your child’s growth and development.
