Fact sheet 5: A new connected system of support and new early intervention

Fact sheet 5: A new connected system of support and new early intervention FACT SHEET 5 Children and their families A new connected The panel’s vision system of support There should be a new connected system of support for children with developmental concerns, delay or disability and their families to ensure and new early they are well supported and have what they need to thrive. [...] • Families with children with a higher level of need should also be connected to a Lead Practitioner (also known as a key worker), an allied health professional who would provide early intervention to support children and families in their homes, early childhood settings and schools. [...] Children with lifelong support needs would be eligible for NDIS • Children who have evidence of lifelong support needs due to their permanent and significant disability would continue to be eligible for the NDIS beyond the age of 9. [...] What Children who do not have a permanent and significant disability is the • Children whose support needs will be better met within the connected system of solution? mainstream services and foundational supports will be supported by a navigator to gradually move out of the NDIS and to access other supports. [...] The results of the assessment are uploaded to the NDIS, and show that Malik has a moderate delay in language Lucy returns to Malik’s home for a second assessment.