What do GPs need to know about the Early Childhood Approach (formerly ECEI) following COVID-19? Who needs this program and why?
Parents and carers, more than ever before, have concerns about their children’s development. As families often go to their GP for support, it is important for their concerns to be acknowledged and investigated. This support may include connecting families to the Early Childhood Approach through their local NDIS Early Childhood Partner.
The Early Childhood Approach helps children from birth to six years, through developmental supports which build a family’s capacity to assist their child participate in everyday activities and be included in mainstream environments which were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For children who need longer term supports, the Early Childhood Partner will assist families access the NDIS. Children do not need a diagnosis to be supported through the Early Childhood Approach.
- EACH is the Early Childhood Partner in South Western Sydney.
- Find your local Early Childhood Partner
- Information for GPs about the NDIS Early Childhood Approach
- EACH phone referrals: 1300 003 224
- EACH referral form
- Send referral form to: PITC.EACH.ENQUIRIES@ndis.gov.au