We want children to grow up safe and well. Our services are designed to support you, as parents, carers or guardians, to help your children be the best they can be.
Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embrace a culture where children and young people are empowered to have a voice.
A range of programs and initiatives to support the wellbeing and development of families in Cranbourne.
Find out moreOur specialist Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Key Worker team support young children, aged 0-6 years of age, who have a disability or developmental delay to reach their full potential. Utilising the Key Worker model, we provide a range of therapy and supports which will best assist your child’s wellbeing and development.
Find out moreUnder NDIS Plan Management, your Plan Manager will help take the stress out of managing your finances and the day to day administration of your NDIS plan. Your NDIS Plan Manager provides you with support and security and is also known as a Financial Intermediary.
Find out moreA schools program to help children understand anti-social behaviour and make better choices.
Find out moreBringing students of diverse faiths together to work on embracing cultural diversity.
Find out moreSupport for children and young people at risk of harm or permanent out of home placement.
Find out moreConfidential support to help families and individuals manage trauma or difficulties that have arisen following sexual assault or family violence.
Find out moreSupport for families facing issues that are affecting the growth and development of their children and family as a whole.
Find out moreHelping families experiencing family violence plus substance abuse or mental health issues to re-establish themselves and function as a family unit again.
Find out moreSupport for young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Find out moreOur psychologists provide a space for you to think about your child’s emotional and psychological needs. Standardised assessments provide support for you and your child to address the challenges you face.
Find out moreOur Speech Pathologist’s help to increase your child’s communication and active participation in social, school or childcare settings, working on their language and speech development and can assist with feedng or swallowing difficulties.
Find out moreOur Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with you, your child and your family to help your child with the skills they need to build independence in their day to day activities. We provide advice that meets your goals in a fun and practical way.
Find out moreOur Physiotherapists work with you, your child and your family to help them with their gross motor, physical or movement skills.
Find out moreHelping people with disability, mental health issues, age or illness and injury to build resilience and independence.
Find out moreTRAK (Therapeutic Recovery for Adults and Kids) Forward helps parents and children to recover and heal from family violence.
Find out moreWhat: 3 week program to assist parents manage difficult behaviour in children
Who: Parents with children 2-12yrs
Where: Zoom - Online
A 3 week program to assist parents to manage difficult behaviour in their children by incorporating the use of 1-2-3 Magic techniques. Increase your knowledge about what works in managing difficult behaviour and get better results with less effort and stress.
Find out moreWhat: School readiness group, working on the skills needed for starting school
Who: Children commencing prep in 2021
Where: Online via zoom
Ready, Set School is a school readiness group for prep 2021 which supports your child to work on the skills needed for starting school. Find out more about this online support group starting in term 4 2020 here.
Find out moreWhat: 8 week program to enhance and support your child’s gross and fine motor skills.
Who: Children with gross motor challenges aged 4-6 years.
Where: Berwick
Learn how to support your child to develop gross motor skills like climbing, jumping and catching balls!
Find out moreWhat: A supported playgroup for children with family interaction
Who: Children aged 0-6 years living in Cardinia, who are eligible for Early Intervention services
Where: Berwick
We provide a developmentally enriched environment for children to play and learn. Activities are designed specifically to accommodate all abilities in a welcoming and supportive environment and Little Rays is a wonderful opportunity to have some play time with your child and chat with other parents.
Find out moreWhat: Share your experiences and find support from other parents who truly understand the struggles of having a child with ADHD
Who: Parents of children living with ADHD currently living, working or schooling in Cranbourne
Where: Cranbourne
Having a child with ADHD can be challenging at times. Our support group provides you with the opportunity to share your experiences, stories and knowledge and be supported by other parents who understand the struggles of life that families and their children may experience.
Find out moreWhat: Supported playgroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families
Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children up to 5yrs living in Cranbourne , with their carers and families
Where: Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens
Set within a culturally safe and meaningful early years learning environment where Indigenous Elders, artists and cultural educators come along to share traditional cultural knowledge, stories and language with families in the bush playgroup.
Find out moreWhat: A 10 week program that strengthens cultural, community and educational engagement
Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys in Grades 5 & 6 at Cranbourne primary schools
Where: Cranbourne
A 10 week program that strengthens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys’ engagement with their culture, community and education.
Find out moreWhat: A social skills group for preschoolers
Who: Preschool age children
Where: Berwick
Children attending this program will develop essential social skills in a nurturing and fun environment.
Find out moreWhat: A program to help children develop social skills and express emotions.
Who: 6-8 year olds who need help with social interaction
Where: Berwick
A program to help children develop social skills and express emotions.
Find out moreWhat: Online workshop to support parents beginning toileting or requiring support with toileting children with developmental delays.
Who: Parents of children commencing or working on toileting
Where: Online
Online workshop to support parents beginning toileting or requiring support with toileting children with developmental delays.
Find out moreIf you require an interpreter, we can arrange for one to be provided.
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