Kaleidoscope regional visits - 2026 dates now open!
Early identification, access & inclusion - coming to your community
Kaleidoscope is coming to communities in regional Western Australia and we’d love to meet you!
Delivered in collaboration with Parenting Connection WA, Ngala and Kaleidoscope, these regional visits are about more than workshops, they are about connection, building local knowledge and creating lasting change for children, families and communities.
Our skilled, neuro-affirming team of therapists will be working alongside local communities to deliver practical, strengths-based workshops that support early identification of developmental differences and improve access to the right supports, at the right time.
These visits are designed to meet communities where they are — recognising local knowledge, local strengths and local priorities.
Why Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope is a Stan Perron Charitable Foundation funded initiative focused on early identification, access and inclusion. It reflects a strong commitment to equity for children and families living in regional and vulnerable communities.
By working together with trusted partners NGALA and Parenting Connection WA, we aim to:
- Reduce barriers to early support
- Strengthen local knowledge and confidence
- Build sustainable pathways that remain long after each visit
- Provide therapy locally by our skilled clinical team
This is not a “fly-in, fly-out” model. It’s a collaborative, community-driven approach.
Regional visits schedule
We are currently planning workshops for 2026 in the following regions. We invite local communities to register their interest as soon as possible.
Exact workshop topics, venues and schedules will be shaped in partnership with each local community and will be released around 6 weeks prior.
| Regional town | Dates |
|---|---|
| Geraldton | Term 1 – Week 7 16–20 March |
| Kununurra | Term 2 – Week 7 25–29 May |
| Collie | Term 3 – Week 1 20–25 July |
| Katanning | Term 4 – Week 2 19–24 October |
Register your interest
We invite you to express your interest in attending, hosting or collaborating in a Kaleidoscope regional workshop.
By registering your interest, you can:
- Help shape workshop topics relevant to your community
- Be notified as soon as dates and venues are confirmed
- Explore opportunities to collaborate or host sessions locally
- Book in to secure a Therapy Package place with our therapists (NDIS)
What to expect
During each regional visit, our skilled multidisciplinary therapy team will work in collaboration with local communities to deliver practical, strengths-based workshops focused on supporting neurodivergent children, including autistic children and children with ADHD, as well as children experiencing developmental delay or difference.
Workshops will support participants to better understand and respond to children’s unique developmental profiles, with a strong focus on inclusion, participation and wellbeing. In addition to workshops, we can provide therapy packages of support as outlined below.
Workshops
What topics are covered?
Topics may include the following and will be selected in consultation with the local community:
- Early identification of developmental differences, including autism and ADHD, in infants, toddlers and young children.
- Early identification of neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD, in infants, toddlers and young children.
- Understanding how autism and ADHD can look different across children, settings and developmental stages.
- Understanding neurodiversity and how it presents differently across children and environments.
- Supporting regulation, attention, communication and sensory needs in everyday routines.
- Creating inclusive learning environments in early childhood, school and community settings.
- Practical strategies to support participation, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Supporting vulnerable families to navigate early pathways, funding options and local support.
- Building local capacity, so communities feel confident supporting children long after our visit.
Who should attend?
Our workshops are designed to be practical, inclusive and responsive, drawing on local knowledge and lived experience alongside evidence-based practice.
They are suitable for:
- Parents and carers of neurodivergent children/ children with developmental delays.
- Early childhood educators and teachers.
- Community and family support workers.
- Health and allied health professionals.
- Local organisations supporting children and families.
If you’re a parent or carer and you’re wondering whether this is for you — yes, it is.
These workshops are for families who:
- Are noticing differences in their child’s development.
- Have a child who is autistic or has ADHD.
- Are waiting for assessments or support.
- Want practical ideas to help everyday routines feel easier.
- Want to connect with others who “get it”.
You don’t need a diagnosis. You don’t need to know the right words. You are welcome just as you are.
Kaleidoscope Intensive Therapy Packages
In addition to community workshops, Kaleidoscope will offer a limited number of Intensive Therapy Packages during each regional visit.
These packages are designed to provide timely, meaningful support for children and families who would benefit from focused intervention while our team is in the region.
What's included
During each regional visit, we will offer up to 10 Intensive Therapy Packages, providing up to 15 hours of support per child, delivered by our experienced, neuro-affirming therapy team.
Each package may include:
- Initial comprehensive assessment, completed locally (home, early learning, school or community environments.
- Observation across environments, supporting a holistic understanding of the child.
- Development of an individualised therapy plan.
– Practical, strengths-based strategies.
– Designed to be implemented across home, school and community settings. - Direct therapy and parent/educator coaching, where appropriate.
- Collaboration with local services and educators, to support continuity after our visit.
The focus is on building capacity, not dependency, ensuring strategies can be sustained once our team leaves the region.
Who are these packages for?
Kaleidoscope Intensive Therapy Packages are suitable for:
- Neurodivergent children, including autistic children and children with ADHD.
- Children with emerging developmental differences or delay.
- Families who may be waiting for assessment or funding.
- Children who would benefit from early, focused support.
- Families in regional or vulnerable circumstances who face barriers to accessing services.
A diagnosis is not required for all places.
How are packages funded?
Families can access Intensive Therapy Packages through:
- NDIS funding (where applicable), or
- Kaleidoscope Therapy Places, prioritised for vulnerable families through referral pathways.
Kaleidoscope Therapy Places are limited and allocated based on identified need and community priority, in alignment with the program’s equity and access objectives