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A guide to government supports for young children with disability or slower development

This guide lists supports available for children aged 0 to 8. These supports are sometimes called early childhood intervention.
Who is it for?
Family and carers
What is it about?
Health for children and young people
Who made it?
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
When was it made?
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10 months ago
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The National Early Childhood Program (NECP) supports children in Australia with disability or slower development. This guide says that the NECP offers:

  • support for children
  • support for family and carers
  • online information and resources through the Raising Children Network.

The guide has links to help you access support. 

The guide has some hard language. You could read it with a family member or support worker.

 

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  • Made to help, not for profit
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  • Made in Australia

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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing works to get better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. It is part of the Australian Government.