Early Years Directory

Toy libraries provide a range of quality fun and educational toys, games and puzzles for families to borrow. Support your child’s development by giving them access to toys covering all stages of growth and development.

Connect.Ed is a multidisciplinary allied health and education service offering play-based early intervention and professional development. Our trauma-informed team (including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychosocial Therapists) supports children, educators and families through outreach-based services that build capacity and connection.

A South Australian based program gently introducing babies aged 0–2 to nature led, sensory rich play. Our experiences are designed to nurture a child’s connection with both nature and their caregiver, while laying foundations for calm regulation, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

I Can Jump Puddles is a community-based service committed to empowering families through early intervention that seamlessly integrates into everyday life. Our mobile, family-centered approach brings therapy directly to places you live, learn and play, helping children and parents thrive within their natural routines. We work closely with families, recognising that parents and children are the true experts of their own lives. Offering allied health services such as Speech Therapy, Developmental Education, and Occupational Therapy, we use a Lead Practitioner approach—one trusted health professional who works closely with the family, calling on other specialists when necessary to avoid overwhelming the family.

Babies are born with remarkable abilities to communicate. Sometimes the social and communication skills of babies can develop differently to what we typically expect. The Inklings program is for babies aged 6-18 months showing differences in their social interaction and communication, offering 6 to 10 sessions with a supportive, trained practitioner. Provided free to eligible families, Inklings supports caregivers in understanding the different ways their baby communicates thoughts, feelings and needs. Caregivers can build on their own strengths in responsive and nurturing communication with their baby. Inklings may benefit caregivers with babies who are not yet communicating in ways that we might expect for their age, or those who are worried about their baby’s social interaction and communication development.

The Mount Lofty Kindergym is a community based, volunteer driven play space for 0-5 year olds. We have been running for 36 years and counting! Located in Uraidla, SA, at the Uraidla Show Hall during terms 2 and 3, and the Uraidla Institute in terms 1 and 4. No booking required.

Families Growing Together help South Australian families by empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need to connect and grow together. This helps them lay strong foundations for their children and young people. All workshops are free, in relaxed and informal settings, and can be presented face-to-face or online.

Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s largest multi-sport program for 1.5 – 6 year olds. Designed by paediatric occupational and physiotherapists, the program is designed to introduce preschoolers to the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, golf, AFL, rugby, athletics, cricket and T-ball) and incorporates ‘soft skills’ such as team work, listening and social skills.

Movement is crucial for a child’s development. KinderGym provides opportunities for all young children, regardless of physical ability or impairment, to explore and develop fundamental movement skills at their own rate and take risks in a safe and fun environment. It’s about providing experiences that positively influence a child’s outlook on physical activity for life.