Neuroaffirming Disability Support & Allied Health Services

Services provided by First Step Support Services

Geelong, Bellarine, Wyndham, Ballarat

Supporting all ages & stages

Services Provided by First Step Support Services, Disability & Allied Health, Geelong, Ballarat, Bellarine, Wyndham
Services Provided by First Step Support Services, Disability & Allied Health, Geelong, Ballarat, Bellarine, Wyndham
Services Provided by First Step Support Services, Disability & Allied Health, Geelong, Ballarat, Bellarine, Wyndham

“As a child, I wholeheartedly believed I was the only one born ‘different’ and ‘weird’. I came to learn I just hadn’t found my place yet in a world that felt really scary.”

-Shay Cole, Director

What People Have To Say About FSSS

  • “Can I just say how amazing Abbie is with V. I asked last week to work on hygiene and organisation as this is an OT goal and an NDIS goal. She walked in, took control of the situation and gave me a rest. I actually felt the benefit! Thankyou thankyou thankyou Abbie! Don’t let Abbie go anywhere.”

  • “I love watching how brutal K’s humour is and Jaime just rolls with it and the laughter cannot be contained, I couldn’t put a price on it. I absolutely love having Jaime around. Even when K needs a break and returns to see Jaime is still here, its definitely growing the relationship."

  • “I have found Shay to be such a caring individual, passionate about supporting people who are neurodivergent. As a person with her own lived experience, her offering is so needed. Shay is passionate, courageous and deeply kind and I cannot recommend her services highly enough. She is a true good egg. If you are Autistic or ADHD or are neurodivergent in any way, don’t walk towards her…. run towards her.”

  • “My son warmed to her so quickly which very rarely happens! While he was getting used to having Courtney around I asked her to to a tidy in his room. She did such a beautiful job, I kept going back in to look at it. I think Mondays might be my new favourite day.”

  • "Literally I was just about to say, I can honestly tell you have been picky in the BEST way. These girls (I've met B's too) have so much love and heart for their little people. I am just sooooo happy I'm in this little bliss bubble too!"

  • "I feel so much better too, and being more empowered I guess with being neurodivergent. Don’t ever accept her resignation! Last week she did a quick clean of the fridge and everyday I open it I’m reminded how much something so little can mean to me as a busy mum.”

  • “I had Megan for my regular shift today and I just wanted to say how appreciative I am to have such an amazing support worker. I was having a bad mental health day today and the empathy, compassion, and professional caring support she showed was amazing and made my day so much better. I truly am so grateful.”

  • "She really is such a beautiful person. I'm really enjoying her company. She took me to the beach yesterday. I've been wanting to go for so long but never had the means to get there. It was so beautiful."

We are so excited to finally put a face to a name - and, well, call her Alicia instead of 'our new Speech Pathologist' 🤣 We have just 4 spots remaining with Alicia.... but we may be opening up another day real soon 👀 keep your eyes peeled, but ge
Or.... not sorry? Teachers are incredible; they are the backbone for alot of our kids, and have an incredibly high workload. There are not enough words to thank the incredible work that they do. But... working in this space, I have heard my fair s
Our waiting list is officially open for Speech Pathology! With a very special new face joining us very soon... she is a powerhouse! Intake Link Here: https://first-step-support-services-1.splose.com/public-form/407520e4-1c9e-46f2-a63e-a5ca8c8b4141
What a crazy Term 1 we've had! Thinking about locking in some supports for Term 2? Send us a message!
There are THOUSANDS of options in Geelong, Ballarat, & Werribee for Disability Support. There are big providers, small providers, sole traders, the list is endless. But... why are we any different? Neuroaffirming, PDA, and Trauma informed hav
Still sitting on waiting lists? 👀 Izzy, our brilliant Therapy Assistant works under the supervision and instruction of our Senior Speech Pathologist Michele, who has almost 30 years experience in the field. Izzy is young enough to connect well wit
CAPACITY BUCKETS - What are they? A good way to explain why some demands seem easy at some points, and impossible in others, is capacity buckets. The bucket on the left, is how much time the child, lets call her Suzie, has had to hyperfocus on her
A big hello from our incredible Allied Health team! Equipped with a collective 52 (yep, 52) years experience, these powerhouse women are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to supporting particularly neurodiverse children. If your child is struggl