Our Programs | Optiform

Optiform proudly offers supported playgroups, peer connection programs, specialist intervention services and clinical leadership models.

We focus on building confidence, communication, social connection and independence in both structured and natural environments. We recognise that every child, young person and family has unique strengths, interests and goals, and our programs are designed to meet participants where they are — celebrating progress in meaningful and practical ways.

Our team delivers specialised support across speech pathology, feeding intervention, AAC implementation, school readiness, developmental support and social engagement programs, with services available in-clinic, within educational settings, in the community and through telehealth. Alongside participant support, we are committed to empowering families, carers, educators and clinicians through training, webinars, collaborative partnerships and ongoing clinical leadership development.

At Optiform, we believe meaningful support happens through connection, collaboration and evidence-based practice — helping individuals build the skills, relationships and confidence needed to participate fully in everyday life.

Supported Playgroups

- Speech Pathology lead AAC playgroup
- Speech Pathology lead early communicators playgroup
- Allied Health lead Pre-school groups to support school readiness, prep foundations, social development and peer interaction in a supported environment

Peer Connections

- Special Interest Groups – embracing special interets, social development and peer connection in a support environment

Evidence-Based Programs

- Evidence-based Speech Sound Disorder Programs, including
  - ReST (Motor Speech Disorders such as CAS)
  - Phonological Intervention Programs
- Evidence-based feeding intervention programs for infants, children and adolescents with Feeding Disorders, Oro motor delay, restricted eating
- Evidence-based application of Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) for individuals of all ages, including dedicated device roll out, assessment and training of communication partners and regular device updates to ensure communication needs are met

Developmental support delivered in natural settings

- Childcare, kindergarten and school-based support for children to help build capacity in the natural environment and to foster relationships and learning with support staff

Online or telehealth models

- Regular webinars for parents on a range of topics to provide relevant information on childhood development and strategies for families and carers
- Telehealth available for all participants
- Training for families on the delivery of targeted intervention via telehealth
- Regular parent support delivered via telehealth

Models for clinical leadership

- Structured clinical leadership program for clinicians and administrative staff
- Dedicated Portfolios to enhance leadership training and development