Supporting children with developmental delay
The Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program is a national program supporting children aged 0-6 who have a developmental delay or disability and their families, funded through The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS has engaged Early Childhood Partners across Australia to deliver the ECA approach.
Every child is different, so families work with an Early Childhood Partner who identifies their individual needs and the support they need to live their best life and engage in everyday activities. Partners connect families to local services like playgroups, day care centres and child health and development programs. Early Childhood Partners can help children and their families with long term support needs to apply for support via the NDIS and develop an ECA plan.
The Benevolent Society is the NDIS Partner in the Community delivering ECA services in the following regions of South East Queensland: Logan City, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas.
To access the program if you reside in the following regions Logan City, Redlands City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas contact The Benevolent Society on 1300 00 ECEI (3234) or complete the online referral form here.
For anyone outside of this region you can find additional information on NDIS Partners in the Community in your area on the NDIS website.
Further information specifically regarding ECA can be found on the NDIS website.