Early Childhood Operational Guidelines

What are Ndis Operational Guidelines?

The Operational Guidelines set out some of the NDIA’s operational information. They are based on the NDIS Legislation and Rules. They explain what we must consider and how we make decisions based on the legislation.
 

Early Childhood (ECEI)

Our early childhood approach is about giving your child the best possible start in life. If your child is younger than 9 you may be able to access our early childhood approach. Our nationally consistent early childhood approach is for children younger than 6 with developmental delay or younger than 9 with disability. Children younger than 6 who do not fully meet the developmental delay definition and have developmental concerns will also be supported through the early childhood approach. If you have concerns about your child’s development, your first point of contact will usually be your doctor, child health nurse, or other health professional. They will help you work out what support you and your child might need, and they may connect you with our early childhood partners. Our early childhood approach is about helping you support your child to learn new skills. It will also help your child to develop and take part at home and in the community. Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get support. On July 1, 2023, we changed the early childhood approach to include children younger than 9. Read more about how our approach is changing.

Browse the Early Childhood Approach Guideline using the links or download a copy: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov...
Browse the Early Connections Guideline using the links or download a copy: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov...
 

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Ndis Operational Guidelines - https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-...