Speak to a maternal health nurse

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is an Australian Government service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.

Disability in childhood

If your child has a disability, you can find support for them, and for yourself. You can visit the website or call 1800 882 436 to speak to a maternal health nurse.

Disability and chronic illness

If your child has a disability, they may encounter challenges in their everyday life. Learn about disability rights and where to find support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Childhood Australia – learning about early childhood intervention

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has developed resources and information to support you to make sure that your child with disability is fully included in early childhood education and care.

Early Childhood Intervention

The NT Government has a range of early childhood intervention (ECI) initiatives that may support your child if they have a disability or developmental delay before they start full time schooling.

Early Childhood Intervention

The Tasmanian Government has a range of early childhood intervention (ECI) initiatives that may support your child if they have a disability or developmental delay before they start full time schooling.

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