Question 1

What is Early Childhood Intervention?

Accepted Answer

Early childhood intervention supports children under the age of 9 who have a developmental delay or disability. It helps build important skills in areas like communication, movement, social interaction, and emotional development.

Question 2

What is the Early Childhood Approach?

Accepted Answer

The Early Childhood Approach is the NDIS framework for supporting children under 9 and their families. It focuses on providing the right supports early even before a formal diagnosis is made. Services are tailored to each child and family with an emphasis on building skills through everyday activities.

Question 3

How is Early Intervention Therapy different from Speech or Occupational Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Speech and Occupational Therapy each focus on specific areas of development. Speech Therapy supports children with speech and language difficulties, while Occupational Therapy helps build independence in daily tasks like dressing, toileting, and fine motor skills.

Early Intervention takes a broader  more holistic approach. It supports speech and language, social communication, early literacy and numeracy, emotional regulation and independence skills. Rather than focusing on one area, Early Intervention looks at the whole child and tailors support based on their strengths, interests and pace of learning.

Question 4

Who is eligible for early intervention support?

Accepted Answer

Children aged 0 to 9 years who have a developmental delay or disability may be eligible for early intervention supports through the NDIS. These supports are designed to help children build skills and reach their developmental goals during their early years.

Question 5

Do I need a diagnosis to get support?

Accepted Answer

No - Children under the age of 9 do not need a formal diagnosis to access early childhood intervention supports. If your child is experiencing developmental delays they may be eligible for support under the Early Childhood Approach for early intervention

Question 6

How is therapy funded through the NDIS?

Accepted Answer

Therapy funding depends on your child’s age:
Children under 9 years old are usually funded under the Early Childhood Supports category.
Children aged 9 and over are funded under the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living category.

Question 7

What is the Key Worker Model?

Accepted Answer

A Key Worker is your main therapist and point of contact for your child’s early intervention services. They are qualified professionals with a background in education and specialist training in child development and learning.

The Key Worker supports your child and family while also collaborating with other professionals such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists or behaviour support practitioners as needed. They deliver therapy sessions and coordinate support based on your child’s needs, helping ensure consistency and building a strong trusting relationship with your child.

Key Worker support is usually funded under the Early Childhood Supports category in your child’s NDIS plan, listed as Capacity Building Supports.

Question 8

Do you offer therapy sessions at the clinic?

Accepted Answer

We are a mobile therapy service - we deliver all sessions at your child’s home, school or kindergarten to support them in environments where they feel most safe and confident.

Question 9

What happens after I submit the intake form?

Accepted Answer

Once we receive your intake form, we will contact you to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance to learn more about your child’s needs, answer any questions and explain how we can support your family before beginning therapy.

Question 10

Do you visit schools and kindergartens?

Accepted Answer

Yes - we provide mobile therapy by visiting your child in familiar environments like home, kindergarten or school.  This allows us to observe and support the child in their everyday learning environment and collaborate directly with educators.

Question 11

Are there travel costs involved in sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Travel costs apply based on NDIS guidelines:
Time spent travelling to and from your location (labour costs)
A per kilometre charge for distance travelled (non labour costs)

NDIS Early Childhood Supports Across South East Melbourne

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READINESS

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PROCESSING

MOTOR
SKILLS

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Early Intervention Support Without a Formal Diagnosis

Using NDIS Funding - Travel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early Childhood Intervention?

What is the Early Childhood Approach?

How is Early Intervention Therapy different from Speech or Occupational Therapy?

Who is eligible for early intervention support?

Do I need a diagnosis to get support?

How is therapy funded through the NDIS?

What is the Key Worker Model?

Do you offer therapy sessions at the clinic?

What happens after I submit the intake form?

Do you visit schools and kindergartens?

Are there travel costs involved in sessions?

ABN 39 692 845 640

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NDIS Early Childhood Supports Across South East Melbourne

SOUTHEAST

BAYSIDE

CASEY/ CARDINIA

Not on the list? Get in touch we may still be able to help.

Additional Support:

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

SOCIAL INTERACTION

SCHOOL READINESS

SENSORY PROCESSING

MOTOR SKILLS

SOUNDS-WRITE PROGRAM

Early Intervention Support Without a Formal Diagnosis

Using NDIS Funding - Travel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early Childhood Intervention?

What is the Early Childhood Approach?

How is Early Intervention Therapy different from Speech or Occupational Therapy?

Who is eligible for early intervention support?

Do I need a diagnosis to get support?

How is therapy funded through the NDIS?

What is the Key Worker Model?

Do you offer therapy sessions at the clinic?

What happens after I submit the intake form?

Do you visit schools and kindergartens?

Are there travel costs involved in sessions?

ABN 39 692 845 640

Quick Links

Not on the list?
Get in touch we may still be able to help.

SOCIAL
INTERACTION

SCHOOL
READINESS

SENSORY
PROCESSING

MOTOR
SKILLS

SOUNDS-WRITE
PROGRAM