The Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach is available to all children aged under 7 with a developmental delay or disability.
Step 1 of 5
Contact an Early Childhood Partner
You can contact an Early Childhood Partner if concerns about your child’s development have been identified.
Step 2 of 5
Get some helpful information
As every child is different, your Early Childhood Partner will tailor support to your child’s individual needs and circumstances. Your Early Childhood Partner will provide you with helpful information.
Step 3 of 5
Work out your child's support needs
Your Early Childhood Partner will connect you and your child with the most appropriate supports in your area, such as the community health centre, educational setting and playgroup. Some short-term early intervention will be provided where it has been identified as the most appropriate support.
Step 4 of 5
Referral services and supports
Your Early Childhood Partner will provide you with information about the supports and services available in your local community to help your child achieve their goals. The type of support provided is about what is best for your child and family. This might include:
- Information and linkages to help you access supports and services available in your local community.
- Short-term early intervention supports if this is the best way to support your child.
- Where your child may require longer term early childhood intervention supports, the Early Childhood Partner can help you request access to the NDIS.
Once your child has access to the NDIS, the Early Childhood Partner will work with your family to develop a plan that supports your child’s goal, they will explain your plan and support you to link with your chosen providers.
Step 5 of 5
Monitor your child’s progress
The Early Childhood Partner will monitor and review your child’s progress against the goals you have set. Your Early Childhood Partner and service providers will support your family to improve your child’s independence and participation in everyday activities.