Can:Do 4Kids

Welcome to Can:Do 4Kids, South Australia's leading institution for vision, hearing, and developmental services for children. Located at 61 Grange Road in Welland, our establishment is dedicated to providing early intervention and support services for children of all ages who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, have low vision, or are experiencing developmental challenges.

With over 140 years of experience, Can:Do 4Kids has been a trusted disability service provider in South Australia. We understand that access to the right technology can make a significant difference in a child's life, as it enhances learning opportunities while fostering independence. That's why our assistive technology specialists involve your child in the process of selecting the most suitable technology options.

At Can:Do Hearing, our social enterprise audiology clinic, we are proud to be one of the most experienced providers of services for children with hearing concerns in the state. Our appointments are conducted by highly skilled paediatric audiologists who specialize in assessing children as young as 6 months old.

Understanding your child's strengths and areas for improvement is crucial in their development. Our therapists utilize a combination of informal, observational, and standardized assessments to gather accurate and useful information about your child's progress.

If your child has been diagnosed with hearing loss, it is essential to start specialist services as early as possible. We understand that managing all the new information, different health professionals, and numerous appointments can be overwhelming. However, you don't have to worry because Can:Do 4Kids is here to support you every step of the way.

We acknowledge that navigating through the information overload, working with various health professionals, and keeping track of appointments can be daunting. That's why we believe in empowering parents by providing them with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their child's well-being.

Our institution offers a range of group programs that run regularly on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. These programs are specifically designed to target specific skills that align with your child's goals. Our therapists will guide you in selecting the groups that best suit your child's needs.

Listening and spoken language programs, also known as auditory-verbal therapy or auditory-oral therapy, are types of therapy that help children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak using any residual hearing they have.

For children who have difficulties with eating and drinking due to physical, developmental, or medical conditions, our mealtime and feeding therapy can be highly beneficial.

Occupational therapists at Can:Do 4Kids help children engage in activities that are essential to their daily lives, such as playing, learning, and taking care of themselves. They focus on improving physical skills like mobility, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.

Our orientation and mobility services are designed to assist children who are blind or have low vision in safely and confidently navigating their environment.

At Can:Do 4Kids, our social workers provide a variety of support and assistance programs tailored to the unique needs of children with disabilities and their families.

Our speech pathologists work closely with your child to enhance their communication skills, including speech pronunciation, sentence formation, and appropriate language usage in social situations.

We understand that every child is unique, and so are our services. We recognize the challenges that come with hearing, vision, or other developmental issues, and we are here to support you. With a holistic approach to disability support, Can:Do 4Kids welcomes you into a nurturing community where your child's needs are prioritized.

Jeremy's success story is a testament to the effectiveness of our programs. After joining the Cora Barclay Listening and Spoken Language Program, Jeremy has thrived and even received The Prime Minister's Award for Public Speaking at the national First Voice "Power of Speech" event.

At Can:Do 4Kids, we celebrate the wonderfully diverse range of children we support in developing vital communication and life skills. We believe that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why we partner with your family to create a customized approach that caters to your child's unique needs.

With our team of experienced professionals and leading therapists in South Australia, we are proud to be the nation's longest-serving listening and spoken language service specifically for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We are dedicated to helping your child develop the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in school, home, and community life. Our programs are designed to foster independence and confidence in a fun, engaging, and relevant manner.

When you choose Can:Do 4Kids, you are not just choosing an institution. You are becoming part of a supportive community that genuinely cares about your child's well-being. Join us on this journey to unlock your child's full potential.