NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA)
Early Childhood Intervention
Impact Family Services is a registered provider of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA).
The ECA offers support for children under seven with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them get the best start in life.
We provide both short-term early intervention and longer-term support to improve your child’s development, participation, and quality of life..
Key Worker Model
A key worker is typically an early childhood professional.
Your key worker could be a speech pathologist, early childhood teacher, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, social worker or psychologist.
Key workers know about child development, positive behaviour support and effective parenting strategies, as well as their own professional background knowledge.
Your key worker wears two hats - an early childhood professional hat and a key worker hat.
Your key worker will work closely with you and the other professionals on your team.
Your team could include professionals from the same or different services. Your team will share information and ideas to support your child and family. Your key worker could come from any service you engage with. Your key worker has the skills and experience of your whole team behind them.
Early Intervention
What is Early Intervention?
Early intervention is crucial for children with disabilities or developmental delays. It provides therapy services during their early years, which are critical for their future learning and development.
A developmental delay can affect:
- Language and communication
- Fine or gross motor skills
- Self-care skills
- Social skills
- Cognitive development
- Emotional or sensory regulation
The goal of NDIS early childhood intervention services is to provide early access to therapy, reducing the impact of a child’s impairment and future need for support.
Research shows that the earlier the intervention, the better the outcomes. These services help promote a child’s development, wellbeing, and community participation.
Early Intervention
As a registered ECA provider, Impact Family Services offers flexible early intervention services to support children and families in reaching their goals. Our services include:
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Therapy Assistance
Our team of clinicians specialises in areas like paediatrics, mental health, and physical disability.
We use a multidisciplinary approach, meaning experts from different fields work together to provide the best care.
We support all plan types—self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed.
For new families and carers, we help your child thrive by:
- Creating a tailored plan for their needs and goals
- Developing skills in play, communication, and relationships
- Increasing independence and adaptability
- Improving readiness for childcare, kindergarten, and school
Child Therapy at Home & School
Early childhood intervention works best when therapies are provided in everyday environments like home, childcare, or kindergarten. That's why we come to you and your child.
Therapy sessions can happen at home, which is helpful for routine issues, or at school, kindergarten, or childcare if parents are working.
Families can also visit one of our clinics in Sydney and Gold Coast.
The Child
The Family
The Family
The child practises and learns new skills everyday
The child learns and practises skills in the activities and daily routines of their
everyday life.
The Family
The Family
The Family
The family is at the centre of all services and supports
The family and early childhood professionals work together in partnership. Services
and supports are based on the family’s needs and choices.
Inclusion
The Family
Inclusion
The child is included at home and in the community
The child takes part in home and community life, with supports as needed, to create a
real sense of belonging.
NDIS Early Childhood Intervention Summary
The Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECI) program is here to help children aged 0-6 years (soon to be 9 and under) who experience developmental delays or disabilities, along with their families and carers. Our goal is to provide tailored support based on each child's unique needs, whether they have a disability or developmental delay.
Family-Centered Approach: At Impact Family Services, we believe families know their child best. That's why our ECI program adopts a family-centered approach. We work closely with families to understand their child's needs and preferences, ensuring that interventions are aligned with family goals.
Intervention Strategies: Our intervention specialists are dedicated to assisting families in identifying effective strategies to support their children. Whether it's incorporating helpful techniques into daily activities at home or in the community, we're here to provide guidance every step of the way.
Early Childhood Approach (ECA): For children aged 0-6 years who may not have a developmental delay but have concerns, we offer the Early Childhood Approach (ECA). This evidence-based approach follows best practice guidelines for Early Childhood Intervention, focusing on strengths and utilising research-backed methods.
Community Support: Through ECA, families and carers receive tailored community support, opening doors to more opportunities for their child's learning and growth. We ensure that every child, regardless of their developmental status, receives the support they need to thrive.
Supporting Families: Impact Family Services is committed to providing families with children who have disabilities, developmental delays, or concerns with the best possible support. Our aim is to empower families to give their children a strong foundation for life.