Practical Training, Programs And Consultancy That Help People Connect, Participate And Thrive.
Connect & Thrive Collective provides Allied Health-led training, parent programs, supported playgroups and consultancy for early childhood, disability, community and care-based organisations.
We support teams, families and communities to better understand development, regulation, communication, participation and inclusion - with practical strategies that work in real life.
Founded by experienced Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy professionals supporting families, teams and communities across NSW.
Building Capability In The People Who Support Children, Families And Communities.
Connect & Thrive Collective was created to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and everyday practice.
We work alongside early childhood services, disability organisations, community programs, schools, aged-care providers, family support services and government-funded programs to deliver practical, inclusive and evidence-informed support.
Our work is grounded in Allied Health expertise, family-centred practice and real-world experience. We help teams feel more confident, families feel more supported, and communities become more inclusive.
What We Do Section
Training & Workshops
Practical, engaging professional development for teams supporting children, families, people with disability and community members.
Topics include child development, regulation, communication, sensory needs, inclusion, neuroaffirming practice and supporting participation.
Supported Playgroups
Supported Playgroups
Allied Health-informed playgroups that support early development, connection, play, communication, regulation and parent confidence.
Our playgroups are designed to provide families with practical strategies, early developmental guidance and supported pathways to help.
Parent & Carer Programs
Real-life parent education without the jargon, shame or overwhelm.
We provide practical programs that help parents and carers understand development, behaviour, communication, regulation and everyday routines.
Consultancy
Consultancy
Tailored support for organisations wanting to improve inclusion, family engagement, referral pathways, staff capability and service design.
We help teams create practical, sustainable systems that better support the people they work with.
Why Organizations Choose Connect & Thrive Collective
Allied Health-led
Founded by a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist.
Inclusive And Neuroaffirming
Our work respects different ways of communicating, learning, regulating and participating.
Practical & Real-World
We translate clinical knowledge into strategies teams and families can actually use.
Community-Focused
We understand regional service gaps, waitlists, referral challenges and the importance of local solutions.
Family-Centered
We support the adults around the child, person or participant to build confidence and capability.
Built For Capability Building
We do not just deliver information. We help teams embed better practice.
Aligned With The Future Of Early Supports
Connect & Thrive Collective is designed for the changing landscape of early childhood, disability and community-based support.
As Australia moves toward a stronger system of foundational supports, families and services need practical, accessible and trusted ways to identify developmental needs early, build family confidence and strengthen inclusive practice across everyday environments.
Our services support:
● Early Identification Of Developmental And Participation Needs
● Parent And Carer Education
● Supported Play And Connection
● Practical Referral Pathway Information
● Workforce Capability Building
● Family-Centred And Strengths-Based Practice
● Inclusive, Community-Based Supports
● Collaboration Between Families, Services And Professionals
We help organisations deliver support that is practical, relational and grounded in real-world outcomes.
Our Services
Supported playgroups, parent education programs, developmental guidance, referral pathway information and practical strategies for everyday life.
Workforce training, professional development, mentoring and practical tools for early childhood, disability, education, community and care-based staff.
Consultancy, program design, service improvement, inclusion planning, family engagement strategies and support to build sustainable models of care.
Programs Designed For Real Life
Allied Health-informed playgroups that support connection, communication, development, play and parent confidence.
Customised professional development for organisations wanting to improve inclusive practice and staff confidence.
Practical sessions for parents and carers who want clear strategies to support regulation, routines, communication, behaviour and participation.
Led By Experienced Allied Health Professionals
Lucie Regan
Lucie Regan is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Director of Sunshine Speech & Allied Health. Lucie brings experience in early childhood development, communication, disability, autism, developmental delay, parent education, NDIS service delivery and family-centred practice.
Lucie is passionate about making clinical knowledge practical, accessible and useful for the people supporting children and families every day.
Kaila Coote
Kaila Coote is an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist and Director of Kinship Therapies, with more than 20 years’ experience across childcare management, occupational therapy, family support and inclusive practice.
Kaila brings deep knowledge of child development, sensory processing, regulation, participation, early childhood environments and practical team support.
Need Practical Support For Your Team, Families Or Community?
Whether you are planning workforce training, building a parent program, setting up supported playgroups or improving referral pathways, we can help design support that fits your organisation and community.