Supporting Craigieburn, Wollert, Mickleham, Bundoora, Roxburgh Park and surroundings

Ability Beyond Therapy

NDIS-ECEI Support

A specialised home for Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)

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How Can we help you

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The secret to a child’s success is that they are having fun while they are learning! We create a fun environment for the children to achieve their goals, especially -

Trialing new food (fussy eater)
Self regulation
Play skills development : sharing, taking turns , waiting, coordination, attention span
Toilet training
Sensory processing difficulties
Kinder/School skills: hand writing, attention in the classroom tasks
School Transition
Gross and fine motor skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): self feeding, hygiene, dressing skills, grooming etc.
Community engagement: accessing playground activities, going to supermarket, eating out at restaurants, family outings, using public transport etc.
Equipment prescription and assistive technology

ECIS key worker's support is available through the transdisciplinary model of practice.

Home modification and equipment prescription

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ABOUT US

Our Early Childhood Intervention focuses on giving children the tools they need to gain independence and actively participate in occupations or activities that are meaningful to them and their families. We follow the ECEI best practice model and provide true Key Worker model of support recommended by NDIS.

A child’s “occupation” is to learn, play, participate in school and community activities, and become independent in self-help skills. Children rely on parents, caregivers, and teachers to foster healthy development.

For this reason, Early Childhood Intervention Service focuses on supporting both the child and their families to develop the sensory, cognitive, motor and physical skills children need for successful participation in everyday life.

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Why Choose Us

In therapy we create an individualised plan to build upon your child’s strengths and address the areas of development requiring extra attention.

We aim to help your child grow, by improving his or her skills and self esteem by providing the “just right challenge” in a play based setting.

Our model for treatment has a strong foundation in improving functional performance with an emphasis on sensory based therapy, goal oriented skills development and parent empowerment.

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Supports available

Centre-based session at Mill Park
Sensory Gym for young children
Home, kinder, childcare and other community visit are available for most Hume, Whittlesea and surroundings areas .

NEW Addition: Home modification and equipment prescriptions

We offer a wide range of occupational therapy services, including Home modification, Equipment prescription, and Rehabilitation therapy for adults.

Our Services

The goal for Early Childhood Early Intervention services at Ability Beyond Therapy is to provide client-centred therapy to address the child’s functioning in a variety of settings, so they can achieve their highest level of independence.

Our therapists strive to increase the child’s overall independence across all environments and support families in building routines and roles that allow for children to interact and participate in their environments.

You know your family best and the therapists at Ability Beyond Therapy want to work together to meet the goals you have for your child and family.

SOS based Therapy for fussy eaters

We are trained in and implement The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach. This approach is a developmental feeding therapy program that allows the child to interact with the food in a playful, non-stressful way. It helps increase the child’s comfort level by exploring different properties of foods, including the colour, shape, texture, smell, taste and consistency.

The SOS approach follows a systematic hierarchy to feeding, from tolerating foods in the room, interacting with foods, smelling, touching, tasting and eventually eating the food. Parent education and involvement are an essential part of the SOS approach. Parents can be directly involved in the sessions.

However, every child is different and unique, and we find that some may need a slightly different approach which is why we do not follow this approach strictly with every child. Some children benefit from some aspects of a soft behavioural approach to feeding.

We custom tailor our approach for each of our children based on a number of factors that we discuss with you at every step of the way.

Our Team

Debu Mondal - Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Our lead clinician Debashis (Debu) Mondal is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist. He focuses on providing a fun and captivating environment where children are actively engaged in therapy. His warm and kind-hearted spirit attracts even the most apprehensive child.

Debu brings a wealth of 22 years of experience to his role as an occupational therapist. Specifically, he has dedicated 14 years to paediatric occupational therapy, serving with distinction at two leading early childhood intervention providers in Victoria. Before this paediatric specialised focus, Debu spent 8 years gaining invaluable experience across diverse settings, including an autism specialised school, mental health services, paediatric physical disability, community-based rehabilitation, as well as spinal & stroke rehabilitation.

Debu is an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS ) trained therapist and experienced working within a renowned autism assessment clinic in Northern Melbourne.

He has always had a passion for working with children and their families and a passion for learning. He is certified in the SOS approach to feeding, specialised sensory based intervention, integrated listening, aquatic occupational therapy and many more areas of paediatric occupational therapy. He has an exceptional ability to connect with children who are usually on their own agenda and reluctant to engage.

Debu is a loving father who enjoys his free time with family, traveling, going to sports & fishing and sharing household activities with his wife.

Shalini Rana- Early Childhood Intervention Key Worker- Specialist Teacher

Shalini is a highly skilled Early Childhood Intervention Key Worker and Specialist Teacher, bringing over 14 years of experience in the education and therapeutic sectors. Her expertise spans across various domains, including child-centred care, play therapy, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Shalini is passionate about delivering personalized strategies that cater to each child's unique developmental needs, with a strong emphasis on family-centred collaboration and coaching. Her approach integrates communication and social skill development, ensuring that children not only achieve their NDIS goals but also build confidence as active participants in their own learning journey.

Shalini excels in working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating seamlessly with educators, therapists, and families to design and implement effective programs. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and stimulating learning environments that comply with national quality standards, ensuring that each child thrives in a supportive setting. Her proficiency in assistive technology and behavioural support further enhances her ability to provide comprehensive care tailored to the needs of children with autism, learning, behavioural, and developmental challenges.

In addition to her technical expertise, Shalini’s strong interpersonal and communication skills make her an exceptional collaborator and advocate for the children and families she supports. She is committed to creating rich learning experiences that foster both emotional and developmental well-being. Shalini’s extensive background in program design and her focus on building positive self-image through practical, age-appropriate strategies reflect her dedication to providing high-quality care.

Shalini’s hands-on understanding of Early Childhood Intervention frameworks allows her to effectively integrate learning across home, childcare, and kindergarten settings. This ensures the seamless implementation of NDIS goals within early childhood environments, helping children develop critical skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Shalini is not only committed to her professional growth but is also passionate about fostering a love for learning in children from diverse backgrounds. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and travelling.

Rachel Volbeda - Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Rachel Volbeda has been a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist for 12+ years, working in transdisciplinary Early Childhood Intervention settings with preschool and school aged children and their families.

Rachel delivers a strengths-based service and values the priorities of parents and the relationship between children and their community. Rachel believes real change happens when parents and carers are supported to use strategies in their everyday routines.

Rachel has a particular interest in using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) strategies for children who are needing extra supports to communicate, including signing (key word sign), picture supports and Speech Generating Devices. Rachel is experienced working with autistic children and supporting families to increase their understanding and confidence to advocate for their children in their early years and beyond. Rachel is also experienced with fussy eating, speech and language disorders and general childhood development.

At home, Rachel is a mother of two children and enjoys family walks, playing basketball and learning about new areas of Speech Pathology to share with families.

Pallavi Hardikar - Paediatric Physiotherapist

Pallavi is an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist with 12+ years of dedicated experience in paediatric care. She passionately nurtures the potential within every child, recognising their unique abilities across a diverse spectrum of conditions, including genetic syndromes, developmental delay and neurological disorders. She is dedicated to ensuring that physiotherapy is not only effective but also enjoyable and playful for a child.

Holding a Master’s degree in Pediatric Physiotherapy, her expertise is a testament to her commitment to improving young lives.

Pallavi collaborates closely with families to create interventions that combine clinical precision with integrated approaches, tailoring each session to the child’s needs.

Outside of her professional life, Pallavi is a mother of two and enjoys spending quality time with her family and travelling together.

Kara Moroney - Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Kara is an AHPRA registered passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive 12+ years of experience across a range of settings; including specialist schools, community health, and private practice. Kara sees the strengths and capabilities within each child, inclusive of the family she works with. She values focusing on a child centred approach, whilst providing a collaborative plan with each family.

Her areas of interest include autism, developmental delays, sensory processing, motor skill development, and educating/coaching parents to manage challenging behaviours.

Outside of work, Kara is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with family, good coffee, and going to the beach.

Happy Banik - Occupational Therapist

Happy is an AHPRA registered dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist with 18 years of expertise in various settings, including specialist rehabilitation centers, government hospitals, and community health services. She has a particular interest in home modifications and equipment prescriptions, ensuring that individuals and their families have access to the best supports for their needs.

Happy recognises the strengths and capabilities within each individual and values a client-centered approach. She creates collaborative plans tailored to each person’s individual needs.

Her areas of interest include physical disability, equipment prescription, functional capacity assessment, home modification, safety at home, falls prevention, carer support and activities of daily living (ADL) skills.

Outside of work, Happy is a mother who enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and travelling.

Contact Us

Ability Beyond Therapy

The Stables Shopping Centre, 314-360 Childs Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3082, Australia

Call us : 0468769171 Email us : info@abilitybeyondtherapy.com.au Address: Suite 3s, The Stables Shopping Centre, 314-360 Childs Road , Mill Park, VIC -3082 Conveniently located- close to public transport, schools, kindergarten

Hours

Monday - Friday : 9am - 6pm

Saturday : Closed

Sunday: Closed

( By appointments only)

Ability Beyond Therapy

NDIS-ECEI Support

How Can we help you

Home modification and equipment prescription

ABOUT US

Why Choose Us

Supports available

NEW Addition: Home modification and equipment prescriptions

Our Services

SOS based Therapy for fussy eaters

Our Team

Debu Mondal - Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Shalini Rana- Early Childhood Intervention Key Worker- Specialist Teacher

Rachel Volbeda - Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Pallavi Hardikar - Paediatric Physiotherapist

Kara Moroney - Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Happy Banik - Occupational Therapist

Contact Us

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