nourish kids
Early, relationship-based support for children and families across Newcastle and surrounding communities.
Nourish Services provides behaviour support, counselling, and early therapeutic services that help children feel safe, understood, and confident, while empowering families and educators with practical, consistent strategies across home, school, and community settings.
Steps to success
Understanding FirstTaking time to understand the person, their environment, and what behaviour is communicating.
Thoughtful PlanningDeveloping practical, personalised support that fits real life, not just paperwork.
Support in ActionWorking alongside families, carers, and teams to put strategies into practice.
Growth Over TimeReviewing, adapting, and strengthening skills as confidence and independence build.
Supporting Growth Early
Our work with children and families focuses on early support, skill development, and strengthening relationships across home, education, and community settings. We take a whole-child approach, recognising that growth happens through connection, consistency, and supportive environments.
What we offer
Behaviour Support
Our specialist behaviour support practitioners work with children and families to understand behaviour in context and support meaningful, sustainable change.
Support focuses on:
Understanding the function and purpose of behaviour
Building emotional regulation and communication skills
Supporting consistency across home, education, and community settings
Strengthening caregiver understanding and confidence
Strategies are practical, respectful, and designed to support participation in everyday life.
Counselling & Early Therapeutic Support
We provide counselling support for children and families as part of early intervention and emotional wellbeing support.
Counselling may support:
Emotional awareness and expression
Anxiety, stress, and adjustment
Navigating transitions and life changes
Strengthening relationships and emotional safety
Support is tailored to developmental needs and delivered in a way that prioritises trust, connection, and safety.
What We Are Building (Launching Soon)
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Play-Based & Child-Centred Therapy
Therapeutic play helps children explore emotions, experiences, and relationships in ways that feel natural, safe, and engaging. Through guided activities, children can:
Build emotional regulation and coping skills
Develop problem-solving and communication abilities
Gain confidence and independence
Sessions are tailored to each child’s developmental stage and learning style, supporting growth at home, school, and in the community.
What We Are Building (Launching Soon)
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Parent-Led Therapy Groups
Our parent-led groups empower caregivers with practical strategies to support their children’s development. Families will:
Understand child development and behaviour
Learn everyday strategies for emotional regulation
Build confidence responding to challenges
Connect with other families for peer support
These groups foster strong parent-child relationships and help create consistent, nurturing environments at home.
What We Are Building (Launching Soon)
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Children’s Social Groups
Social groups help children build friendships, self-confidence, and social skills in a structured and supportive setting. Participants will:
Practice peer interaction and teamwork
Strengthen emotional awareness and coping skills
Develop confidence in group participation
Experience inclusion and a sense of belonging
Activities are tailored to age and developmental needs, providing safe, enjoyable opportunities to grow socially.
What We Are Building (Launching Soon)
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Key workers provide families with a consistent point of contact to coordinate support across home, school, and community. They help:
Navigate services and transitions
Ensure consistent plan implementation
Monitor progress and provide guidance to caregivers and teams
This relationship-based approach builds trust, continuity, and stability, supporting long-term outcomes for children and families.
Key Worker Support
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Our services are designed to be accessible and inclusive. Families may engage for early support, guidance, or therapeutic input regardless of diagnosis or funding status.
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Support often includes both. Strengthening family systems and caregiver confidence is an important part of supporting children’s development.
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Yes. Supporting children within their natural environments like home, education, and community is central to our approach.
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Our supports are flexible and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain aligned with each child’s development and goals.
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No. Behaviour support focuses on understanding communication, development, and emotional needs, supporting children to build skills that help them participate more fully in daily life.
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At Nourish Services, we are committed to creating spaces where children feel safe enough to grow, families feel supported enough to lead, and communities feel equipped to include.
Our early support work continues to evolve, guided by evidence, relationships, and a belief in every child’s potential to thrive.