Koorana Child & Family Services

What Koorana Child & Family Services does

Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd is a community-based non-profit organisation founded in 1976 and headquartered in Belmore, Sydney. The company operates under a Company Limited by Guarantee structure, is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), and is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. It delivers a vertically integrated suite of services for children aged 0-18 with disabilities or developmental delays and their families, spanning three inclusive preschools (Phillip Street Roselands, Croydon Street Lakemba, and the new Bass Hill Preschool opening 2026), 14 supported playgroups, allied health services (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, behaviour support), a Key Worker coordination model, and family support programs including SIBs Club and Start Strong Pathways.

Service delivery is organised around a transdisciplinary team model in which therapists, specialist teachers, and early childhood educators collaborate on integrated plans for each child, coordinated by a dedicated Key Worker. Channels include physical preschools and clinic sites (Belmore headquarters, Miranda), mobile delivery to homes, schools, and early learning centres across Inner West, South West, and Southern Sydney, telehealth, and school clinic partnerships. The organisation also monetises its clinical expertise through professional training and consultancy (Pyramid Model training, AAC workshops, Positive Behaviour Support) and fee-for-service psychology assessments.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: NDIS fee-schedule billing, NSW Government preschool and program grants, Medicare and private health fund rebates, fee-for-service assessments and developmental consults, preschool fees, and a fundraising program including individual donations, corporate partnerships, City2Surf community events, and bequests. Customer acquisition relies on community outreach, referral networks from healthcare providers, schools and agencies, and direct enquiries rather than paid marketing.

Name

Koorana Child & Family Services

Legal name

Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd

Website

https://koorana.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Koorana Child & Family Services is a Sydney-based non-profit founded in 1976 providing inclusive early childhood education, allied health therapies, and family support programs to children aged 0-18 with disabilities or developmental delays across 80 Sydney suburbs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Disability Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Early intervention services
• Allied health therapy
• Inclusive preschool programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funded Services: National Disability Insurance Scheme funded early intervention and allied health services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and behaviour support. Services are delivered under NDIA fee schedules.
2. Government Grants and Funding: NSW Government funding for preschool development (Bass Hill), operational grants for early childhood education and intervention services
3. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate partners, and community supporters for building projects and program expansion
4. Fee-for-Service: Private paying clients and fee-for-service consultations including psychology assessments ($1304.74-$2376.50) and developmental consults
5. Medicare Rebates: Medicare rebate eligible services for eligible families
6. Private Health Fund Rebates: Private health fund rebates for allied health services
7. Early Childhood Education Fees: Low-cost or free preschool education at inclusive preschools in Roselands, Lakemba, and Bass Hill

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Koorana Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organization that delivers inclusive early childhood education through preschools and supported playgroups, alongside early intervention and allied health services (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, behaviour support) for children aged 0-18 with developmental delays or disabilities across Sydney. Services are delivered via a transdisciplinary Key Worker model at preschools, clinics, schools, homes and community settings, with funding sourced from NDIS, NSW Government grants, Medicare/private health rebates, fee-for-service, and donations.

Product overview

Koorana Child & Family Services is a non-profit organization established in 1976 offering a comprehensive suite of early childhood education and intervention services for children 0-18 years. The core offerings include: three inclusive preschools (Phillip Street Preschool in Roselands, Croydon Street Preschool in Lakemba, and the new Bass Hill Preschool opening 2026) providing play-based early childhood education for children aged 3-5; Child & Family Support Programs including Supported Playgroups, SIBs Club, and Start Strong Pathways; and Early Intervention & Allied Health Services featuring speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and key worker support delivered via transdisciplinary team approach. Additional services include webinars and workshops for parents, psychology assessments, developmental consults, and professional consultancy/training programs including the Pyramid Model training for educators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Koorana Preschools: Early childhood education centres for children aged 3-5 years, located at Roselands, Lakemba, and Bass Hill
• Bass Hill Preschool
• Phillip Street Preschool
• Croydon Street Preschool
• SIBs Club
• Start Strong Pathways
• Supported Playgroups

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% demonstrated measurable developmental progress in inclusive preschool programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lakemba Public School / School as Community CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for Start Strong Pathways playgroup sessions and supported playgroups at school premises
• Riverwood Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for playgroup sessions at school premises
• Bankstown Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for playgroup sessions at school premises
• Lakemba Uniting ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for playgroup sessions at community church location
• PCYC BankstowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for playgroup sessions at PCYC community centre
• Lebanese Muslim AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for Mums & Bubs and Start Strong Pathways sessions
• Campsie ProspercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for Start Strong Pathways playgroup at community location
• Wiley Park School As Community CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for Start Strong Pathways sessions at school community centre
• Various Sydney SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with schools to provide school clinics with therapeutic screening, workshops for teachers and parents, and professional development developed in consultation with each school
• Canterbury League ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for in-person Pyramid Model training sessions for early childhood professionals

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Benevolent Society: The Benevolent Society is one of Australia's oldest non-profits delivering family support, early childhood, disability, and community services across multiple states. Overlaps with Koorana in family support and early childhood programs but operates a broader portfolio and national footprint.
• Life Without Barriers: Life Without Barriers is a large national NDIS-registered provider offering early intervention, disability, and community services. Overlaps with Koorana in NDIS-funded early intervention but operates at much broader scale and geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Plumtree Children's Services: Plumtree is a Sydney-based early childhood intervention and family support provider offering therapies, inclusive playgroups, and family support programs. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and core service lines to Koorana.
• Northcott: Northcott is a large NSW-based NDIS-registered disability and early intervention provider offering allied health therapies, early childhood supports, and inclusive programs. Directly comparable to Koorana in target population (children with developmental delays/disabilities), service mix (speech, OT, physio, psychology), and NDIS funding model.
• Lifestart: Lifestart is a NSW NDIS-registered provider of early childhood intervention supports for children 0-9 with disability or developmental delay. Directly comparable in NDIS ECEI service delivery model and target population to Koorana.
• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect): Aspect operates specialised schools and early intervention programs for autistic children across Australia, including in Sydney. Comparable to Koorana in delivery of multidisciplinary therapies and inclusive education for autistic and developmentally diverse children.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a Sydney-headquartered early intervention and disability services organisation delivering multidisciplinary therapies and inclusive early education. Competes with Koorana for NDIS-funded early intervention clients in the Sydney metropolitan area.
• Noah's Inclusion Services: Noah's is an Australian NDIS-registered early intervention provider delivering therapy, early childhood education, and inclusion-focused supports in NSW/ACT. Targets the same 0-9 developmental delay cohort with transdisciplinary allied health teams similar to Koorana's.

Regional players

• Windermere Child & Family Services: Windermere is a Victorian-based non-profit delivering early intervention, early childhood education, and family support programs with comparable service lines to Koorana. Comparable operating model but primarily serves Melbourne/south-east Victoria rather than Sydney.
• Intereach: Intereach is a regional NDIS-registered provider delivering early intervention, allied health, and family services across NSW, Victoria, and the ACT. Shares Koorana's NDIS- and family-services orientation but with a regional/rural geographic focus rather than Sydney metropolitan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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