Purposeful movement, woven into every Monday
Rolling, crawling, climbing, balancing, jumping — gross motor milestones are how little bodies build big brains. Sensory-motor play strengthens the bottom-up brain circuits that later learning relies on. That's why we have a movement specialist onsite every Monday, free for enrolled families: Brenda works with each room at Everwood, guiding play-based sessions that follow your child's natural, sequential development — at their own pace, never rushed.
Meet Brenda Beckley
Early Childhood Movement & Development Specialist
Brenda is a child development practitioner with more than 15 years of hands-on experience supporting babies, young children and their families. Perth families may also know her as the creator of the Reach baby movement program — the same expertise behind our free Baby REACH community classes.
Her sessions are grounded in evidence-informed developmental principles: play-based activities that build movement, confidence and independence, always recognising that every child develops at their own pace. And because a child's progress and a parent's wellbeing go hand in hand, Brenda shares simple, practical ideas families can use at home.
Supporting every stage, from first rolls to school-ready
Babies (0–12 months) · Building the foundations
Tummy time, rolling, reaching, sitting, crawling. Gentle, sensory-rich floor play strengthens little muscles, supports early reflex integration and lays the neural pathways for every milestone to come.
Toddlers (1–3 years) · Finding their feet
Walking, climbing, balancing and first brave jumps. Safe, playful challenges develop coordination, balance and spatial awareness — and the proud independence of "I did it myself!"
Preschoolers (3–5 years) · Ready for big adventures
Hopping, skipping, ball skills and core strength. Purposeful movement refines the coordination, focus and listening skills that make for confident, school-ready kids.
Part of your child's Everwood day
• Every Monday, onsite at Everwood Forrestdale
• Brenda works with each age group in their own room
• Free for all enrolled families — included, always
• No bookings, no extra drop-offs, nothing to organise
Your child simply enjoys it as part of their normal day — and you'll see the difference at the park, the playground and beyond.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes — it's included for every enrolled Everwood family, every Monday. No booking, no extra cost.
My child isn't crawling or walking yet — will they be left behind?
Never. Brenda matches every activity to your child's stage, not their age. Development isn't a race — it's a sequence.
Is this a therapy service?
No. Sessions are evidence-informed developmental play, designed to complement — not replace — medical or allied health advice. If you have concerns about your child's development, please speak with your GP or child health nurse.
How do I hear about my child's progress?
Ask our educators at pick-up — and Brenda shares easy at-home movement ideas along the way. We also communicate how Brenda assisted your child through our EarlyWorks app
Come and see a Monday in action
Every big milestone starts with one small movement. Book a tour of our Forrestdale centre and watch little movers grow.
Families join us from Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Southern River, Hilbert, Seville Grove, Haynes, Armadale and Brookdale.
All information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please seek guidance from your healthcare provider whenever you have questions about your child's development or wellbeing.