If you have a child who is younger than 7 years old and you believe they may need support, there are a few steps you can take. The first step is to talk to a health professional, who can connect you with an NDIS early childhood partner. This partner will work with you to assess your child's needs and develop a plan for support. If your child needs longer-term support, the partner can help you apply for NDIS access. Once your child is an NDIS participant, you will have choice in selecting service providers. Your early childhood partner can help you find and use these providers. With the right support in place, your child can reach their full potential.
If you think your child may benefit from NDIS support, don't hesitate to take the first step and talk to a health professional today.
Some children with disabilities or developmental delays may be eligible for support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). If you have a child who is younger than seven years old and you think they might need support, there are a few steps you can take to access this support.
The first step is to talk to a health professional, who can connect you with an NDIS early childhood partner. This partner will work with you to assess your child's needs and develop a plan for support. If your child needs longer-term support, the partner can help you apply for NDIS access. Once your child is an NDIS participant, you will have choice in selecting service providers. Your early childhood partner can help you find and use these providers.
With the right support in place, your child can reach their full potential. So if you think your child may benefit from NDIS support, don't hesitate to take the first step and talk to a health professional today.
If you have a young child with a disability or developmental delay, there is government assistance available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Here are five steps on how to access this support:
The first step is to speak with your GP, paediatrician or another health professional. They will be able to connect you with an NDIS early childhood partner.
Your early childhood partner will meet with you and talk about your child’s needs and goals. Together, you will decide what support is required. This might include information about mainstream services in the community, help to find and use services in your area, or early intervention supports.
If your child needs longer-term support, your early childhood partner can help you request access to the NDIS. If they become an NDIS participant, an individualised plan will be developed to address their specific goals.
If your child has an NDIS plan, you can choose which service providers deliver the supports in their plan. Your early childhood partner can help you find and use these providers.
It’s important to review your child’s progress regularly and update their NDIS plan as required. Your early childhood partner will continue to support you throughout this process.
By taking these steps, you will be well on your way to accessing the right supports for your child so they can reach their full potential. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are here to help.
