About Lumina
Lumina Learning & Inclusion provides individualised early intervention and inclusion support for young children and their families across Melbourne.
We support children to build communication, emotional regulation, social engagement, and confidence through approaches grounded in Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBI), including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
Our work is relationship-based, play-focused, and designed to fit into everyday life, including at home, in kindergarten, and in school settings.
We believe that meaningful progress happens when children feel safe, engaged, and understood, and when families feel confident in how to support their child.
Our Approach
Individualised — every child’s support is tailored
Respectful — we honour each child’s strengths and differences
Collaborative — we work alongside families and educators
Practical — strategies are designed for real life
Relationship-first — connection is the foundation for learning
Every child is different.
We take the time to understand each child’s strengths, needs, and environment, and design support that is practical, flexible, and responsive.
Our approach focuses on:
building skills through play and interaction
supporting regulation through connection and co-regulation
embedding learning into everyday routines
working collaboratively with families and educators
This allows children to develop skills that carry into real-life situations, not just within sessions.
Our Value
Meet Kiara
Founder | Early Intervention Specialist
Kiara is an Early Intervention Practitioner with a background in both Early Childhood Education and Developmental Support.
She has worked with young children and families for over 10 years, including 10 years in early childhood settings and the past 4 years in early intervention, supporting children with autism and developmental differences across home, kindergarten, and school environments.
Kiara holds a Master of Education, and her work is guided by evidence-based approaches, including Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBI) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
She is also a Positive Behaviour Support practitioner, with a focus on understanding each child’s needs and supporting regulation respectfully and practically.
Kiara works closely with families and educators to create individualised support that fits into everyday life.
She believes children learn best through connection, and that families should feel supported, confident, and clear in how to help their child.
