About Us
KINDRED KIDS
Our Story
Kindred Kids was founded in 2021 by Sam Gourley, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child Development Educator and Early Interventionist. Sam's vision is to create early learning and early intervention programs that cater for all children’s needs equally, embracing neurodiversity, promoting inclusion, and supporting all children to meet their goals.
In May 2024, Meadow Lane Early Learning Buderim was established at Cranfield Drive (Buderim), in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Continuing the legacy of a top tier child-centered service that has operated in this location for over 20 years (formally known as Buderim Meadows Early Learning Centre).
Kindred Kids Early Intervention is proud to offer a non-childcare Early Intervention program on the Sunshine Coast at our specialist facility in Goshawk Blvd, Buderim where Autistic children and children with other developmental delays receive comprehensive early intervention supports using world-class evidence based approaches.
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Our Vision & Values
At Kindred Kids, we're driven by a vision of empowering children and families. Our values revolve around creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to shine and meet their full potential.
Our mission is to create early intervention spaces that support all children to foster their development, feel a sense of belonging and connection, and learn through play and evidence-based intervention approaches.
Our Mission
Our People & Culture
Our staff and the culture we aim to foster within our early intervention program is a point of difference that we thrive on. Kindred Kids is not just about the children we support in learning, we pride ourselves on the professional growth of our practitioners and support staff as well.
We practice personal reflection, group solution seeking, and integrated learning opportunities wherever possible. Our team is like a family, we learn and grow together.
Supporting our staff to the highest level is the best way to create an environment where our children can thrive.
Our Team
Sam Gourley
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Founder and Clinical Director
Erin Byrnes
Lead Practitioner
Certified ESDM & Project ImPACT Facilitator
Joel Bingham
Early Intervention Practitioner
ESDM Certification in Progress
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Lauren Bell
Early Intervention Practitioner
ESDM Certification in Progress
Laura Van Zuydam
Early Intervention Therapy Assistant
ESDM Certification in Progress
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Chantelle
Client Support ​