The RFW team of psychologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists provided intervention targeting wellbeing and mental health, language and communication, and motor and self-help skills. [...] It of parents/carers agreed or strongly agreed they were more confident supporting their is a vital service and has been children because of the learning in the workshop much appreciated.” Parent 88% of educators said the program had helped “It has been a great service parents and carers via the school that has filled a huge gap while I navigate 91% NDIS and accessing services in of parents were v. [...] Their mother Kate said the pilot had been very impactful for the family through the speech therapy sessions for Mitchell and the assessment and diagnosis for Ellie. [...] The program had effectively “closed the loop” between the family, service and the school and improved collaboration on achieving the best education and wellbeing outcomes for the children. [...] Schools and Early Years Services that provide professional development for teachers on trauma and regulation, one to one therapy and groups for children to improve their learning and life outcomes, support for families to build their skills and capacity to support their child.
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Table of Contents
- Contact us 2
- Better Learning Better Lives pilot evaluation summary 3
- The need 4
- The program 4
- The program was based on a multi-tiered Response to Intervention framework aimed at improving childrens learning behaviour and wellbeing and strengthening the supports around the child. 4
- Overall impact 5
- Outcomes for children 6
- I have seen a big improvement in my child since starting the program. Always improving and calmer in relation to sensory needs which was the focus. She has finally made a close friend. 6
- Outcomes for teachers 7
- Outcomes for families 8
- This service is extremely valuable and essential for country remote kids who would normally have to travel distances to be assessed. .... It is a vital service and has been much appreciated. 8
- It has been a great service via the school that has filled a huge gap while I navigate NDIS and accessing services in a remote area. 8
- Contributing success factors 9
- Case study 9
- Evaluation methodology 9
- FULL REPORT AVAILABLE HERE 9
- Royal Far West is a specialist child development service supporting the health and wellbeing of country children. Established in 1924 RFW has filled gaps in health services for children for 100 years. 10
- Today we operate three services 10
- About Royal Far West 10
