The NDIS early childhood strategy now assists families with children under the age of 7.
As of July 1, 2023, children under the age of nine will be included in the age range of those assisted by the early childhood approach.
Over the ensuing two years, this shift will take place.
Children and their families are supported by an early childhood partner during and after they transition to primary school by raising the age limit to include kids younger than 9.
From 1 July 2023
If they need help up to age 9, children who are now NDIS participants and turn 7 after July 1, 2023, will continue to live with their early childhood partner.
Children who are presently enrolled in the NDIS and who turn 7 before July 1, 2023, will continue with the current procedure and transfer to a local area coordination partner.
Younger than 9-year-olds with persistent disabilities who join the NDIS on July 1, 2023, will receive support from an early childhood partner.
One of the deliverables outlined in the ECEI Reset’s proposals is the inclusion of kids under the age of nine in the early childhood approach.
In the ECEI Reset update in July 2022, we last discussed the shift in the age range for kids supported by the NDIS early childhood approach.
This modification conforms to the World Health Organization’s definition of young children, which is defined as those between the ages of 0 and 8.
Beginning on July 1, 2023, we will update our website and data to reflect the following:
Children under the age of 9 are supported by NDIS early childhood partners; those aged 9 and above are supported by an NDIS local area coordination partner.
Children under the age of six will still receive assistance from an early childhood partner if they have:
- a permanent disability
- Developmental delay.
- Developmental concerns.
The early intervention requirements (section 25 of the NDIS Act) and the definition of developmental delay for NDIS eligibility purposes have not changed.
The early intervention requirements (section 25 of the NDIS Act) for NDIS eligibility and the criteria of developmental delay remain unchanged.
A diagnosis is not necessary for children under the age of six to receive support from an early childhood partner when there are concerns about their development.
Consult your doctor, a child health nurse, an early childhood educator, or another health expert first if you have concerns about your child’s development or a disability.
The early intervention requirements (section 25 of the NDIS Act) and the definition of developmental delay for NDIS eligibility purposes have not changed.
Our early childhood partners can assist you in finding the appropriate resources after speaking with the health or educational professional who cares for your kid. Find out more about ways to help your child and the early childhood partners in your area.
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