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Supporting children with an National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan
Resources aimed at building the understanding and inclusive practices of early childhood education and care staff for children in their care who have an NDIS plan.
Supporting children with developmental delay or concerns
This guide assists early childhood educators to have a respectful conversation with a child’s parents or carers regarding the development of a child in their care, and outlines available support pathways. The resources assist with accessing support early for children who might have developmental delay or concerns.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – step-by-step early childhood intervention
If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) step-by-step early childhood intervention under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – education for service providers
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports organisations who deliver services to NDIS participants, you can access information about the scheme online.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – early childhood intervention partners
If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) partners services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
Autism Connect - National autism helpline
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing information to support autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
Australian Parenting Website
The Australian Government website RaisingChildren.net.au may be helpful if you are looking for parenting resources. On the website you will find a guide to disabilities, links to services and many other resources for families.
Inclusion Support Program
The program provides support for eligible mainstream ECEC services to build their capacity and capability to include children with additional needs, alongside their typically developing peers. The ISP is part of the Child Care Safety Net and Child Care Package, your local Early Childhood Education Centre can also give you more information about accessing this support.
National Quality Framework
You can access resources and services about the early childhood education sector and National Quality Framework on the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) website.