We strive to help each child reach full potential
ABOUT US
Our 2021 ESDM therapy (Early Start Denver Model) programs are supported by child psychologist Deirdre Brandner and managed by Certified ESDM therapist.
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Due to intensive and one-on-one nature of our ESDM Melbourne programs, capacity is limited and we would invite you to registered as early as possible for ESDM Melbourne programs.
PEOPLE
Deirdre Brandner
Child Psychologist
Deidre is a highly respected Psychologist who has extensive experience in providing practical strategies and programs tailored to meet the needs of the children, their families and schools. Deirdre is renowned for her ability to quickly build rapport and trust with children, parents and teachers and is committed to achieving the best long term outcomes for every child. Her input and guidance would be a great asset for every child. Deirdre is available both at our centre and at her clinic in Malvern.
Jaimie Roberts (Program Manager)
Certified ESDM Therapists & Behaviour Support Practitioner, Bachelor of Education
Jaimie specialises in helping children achieve generalisation of social and communication skills gained through therapy, incorporating natural early opportunities and collaborating with educators from kindergartens, ELCs and schools. Jaimie has a holistic approach to child development and her qualifications include Bachelor of Education, advanced training in ABA, certification in ESDM and as a Behaviour Support Practitioner. She trains in Aussie rules football and surf lifesaving in her spare time.
Sharon Sirige
ESDM Early Intervention Therapist
Bachelor of Education
Sharon is an experienced early intervention consultant and therapist. Her flair in quickly building a close-knit relationship with children and parents help maximise children's response to therapy and support parents' wellbeing and needs. Sharon is fluent in Mongolian and Mandarin and she has a particular interest in integrating physical education with early intervention, and using early intervention approaches to the teaching sports and sporting skills, and communication skills during sport in order to maximise and generalise skills gained through ESDM.
Miranda Perez
ESDM Early Intervention Therapist
Miranda is completing her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has a strong interest in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology and early intervention. As a volunteer in the The Helping Hand Project, Miranda has assisted young girls of refugee background by providing impactful guidance and continuous support resulting in lasting sisterly relationships with her mentees. She has a warm and passionate approach to early intervention, and outside of work enjoys time at the beach.
Peggy Ying
ESDM Early Intervention Therapist
Master of Speech Pathology
Peggy is an insightful early intervention therapist. At the UniMelb Childhood Clinic, she gained experience and interest in evidence-based intervention, treatment of developmental speech delay and early intervention for children with autism. With a solution-based approach, she has developed board games to help children building social and playing skills. Her goal is to provide transdisciplinary approach to early intervention and speech pathology.
Kate Jacquelin
ESDM Early Intervention Therapist
Kate is about to complete her bachelor's degree in Arts (Sociology) and pursuing further studies in Occupational Therapy. She has a strong interest in the studies of childhood behaviours and has experience with children in various age groups. She has been a swimming teacher and sports workshops manager. She is an avid adventurer and recently completed the climb to Everest base camp in Nepal. Kate looks forward to meeting your child and providing the best outcomes for young children.
OUR APPROACH
Intensive one-on-one approach
We are currently taking enrolment for one-on-one intensive ESDM therapy for January 2021.
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For detailed information, please see our Our ESDM Programs.
Multi-languages
English & Mandarin
As many young children may be most exposed to a language other than English at home, it may sometimes be difficult to provide therapy to those children in English. In additional to primary delivery of our programs in English, we can also deliver our programs in Mandarin.
Service Areas of Kew ESDM & Allied Health Centre & Kew East ESDM & Allied Health Centre
If you live within one the city councils below, you are within our catchment for both the Intensive Full Program and Intensive Home and Kinder Program.
City of Boroondara
City of Whitehorse
City of Melbourne
City of Yarra
City of Banyule
City of Stonnington
City of Monash
City of Manningham
City of Darebin
City of Moreland
City of Moonee Valley
OUR SERVICE CATCHMENT
Our Kew and Kew East Centres provide ESDM therapy services to children and families in the City of Boroondara (Boroondara City Council), the City of Whitehorse (Whitehorse City Council), the City of Yarra (Yarra City Council), the City of Stonnington (Stonnington City Council), the City of Melbourne (Melbourne City Council), the City of Banyule (Banyule City Council), the City of Manningham (Manningham City Council) and the City of Monash (Monash City Council)
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Within the City of Boroondara (Boroondara City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Burwood, Camberwell, Canterbury, Deepdene, Glen Iris, Glenferrie South, Greythorn, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.
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Within the City of Whitehorse (Whitehorse City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Surrey Hills, Vermont and Vermont South
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Within the City of Melbourne (Melbourne City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Melbourne, Southbank, South Yarra, South Wharf, Port Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Docklands, West Melbourne, East Melbourne, Jolimont, Carlton, Carlton North, Parkville, North Melbourne, Kensington and Flemington.
Within the City of Yarra (Yarra City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill and Richmond
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Within the City of Banyule (Banyule City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Bellfield, Briar Hill, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Rosanna, Saint Helena, Viewbank, Watsonia, Watsonia North and Yallambie.
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Within the City of Stonnington (Stonnington City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Toorak, Armadale, Kooyong, Glen Iris, Malvern and Malvern East
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Within the City of Monash (Monash City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Ashwood, Burwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Hughesdale, Huntingdale, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Oakleigh South and Wheelers Hill.
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Within the City of Manningham (Manningham City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South and Wonga Park.
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Within the City of Darebin (Darebin City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Alphington, Bundoora, Coburg, Coburg North, Fairfield, Kingsbury, Macleod, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir and Thornbury.
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Within the City of Moreland (Moreland City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Fitzroy North, Glenroy, Hadfield, Gowanbrae, Oak Park, Parkville, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South and Tullamarine.
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Within the City of Moonee Valley (Moonee Valley City Council), we provide ESDM therapy to children and families living the suburbs of Aberfeldie, Airport West, Ascot Vale, Avondale Heights, Essendon, Essendon North, Essendon West, Flemington, Keilor East, Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights and Travancore.