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Support Services - Early Childhood

Early Childhood Intervention Services

Support and services for children with disabilities or developmental delays and their families are tailored to meet the individual needs of the child in their everyday experiences and activities, and are provided by the Department through the Regional Specialist Children's Services team, Early Childhood Intervention Services team and by community service organisations and agencies funded by the Department.

We provide a holistic approach to intervention, which includes special education, therapy, counselling, service planning and coordination, and assistance and support with accessing services such as kindergarten and child care.

The overall aim of these services is to provide parents and families with the knowledge, skills and support to meet the needs of their child and to optimise the child's development and ability to participate in family and community life. All services are provided using a family-centred approach, recognising the importance of working in partnership with the family.

ECIS Referral Form (PDF - 312Kb)

ECIS Information Sheet (PDF - 615Kb)

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Specialist services

Specialist services are also available to children and families, including:

  • information and parent education
  • assessing the individual needs of the child and family
  • assisting families to coordinate services
  • education and therapy programs
  • additional support to improve access and participation in preschool and child care
  • assisting the move to school
  • parent support through the Strengthening Parent Support Program
  • flexible support packages providing additional support to children with high needs
  • case management and respite through the Early Choices Program.
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More information

Contact the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development on 1800 783 783, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, (and ask for Specialist Children’s Services). Alternatively, you can contact the Western Metropolitan Region Special Children’s Services Team on (03) 9275 7500.

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