Early Childhood Supports

Supporting children to reach their potential (0 – 6 years)

AAAR Ability Assist as an NDIS Partner in the Community to deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Services, AAAR Ability Assist works closely with families and carers of children aged 0-6 years to develop the skills children need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.

The ECEI approach allows families and carers of children under seven who have a developmental delay or disability to access timely, targeted and individualised early childhood intervention support for their child. AAAR Ability Assist will be your first point of contact. We support families who wish to better understand their child’s support needs, identifying the most appropriate response to address those needs.

Initial Supports may include access to information, direct provision of early intervention strategies, family-based education and parenting support and linkages to community and mainstream services. If it is identified that a child would be better supported through an individual funded National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, we can assist families through the access process.

Support provided early will give your child the best chance of achieving their potential.

What can you expect from us?

Personalised service:

• We will provide support specific to your child’s needs. We will assist you and your child to access community supports to help maintain the resilience and wellbeing of the whole family.
• We will work side by side and support you along the way, providing information and empowering you to make decisions. You are the expert and decision maker in your child’s life.

Experienced and professional team:

• Our team members come from a wide range of professional backgrounds such as early childhood education, community engagement and family support work, and they also have local knowledge and can assist you to access other quality local supports.

Easy access to service:

• As a NDIS Partner in the Community to deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Services in NSW, AAAR Ability Assist will be your main point of contact throughout this journey at the most suitable and comfortable location for you and your child.
• You will find a safe space to talk about your questions or concerns and feel heard. Then, we will facilitate and make connections with supports available in your community.

An expert team in your corner:

With AAAR Ability Assist, you don’t just get one expert, you get a team of professionals who are focused on helping your child to reach their goals.

Led by an expert consultant, known as your key worker, your team of professionals work together to deliver your family’s individual care plan.

Your key worker is there to support you, providing intervention and individualised service planning, coordinating your child’s services and supports and making sure they have access to a range of experiences and opportunities.

Designed specifically for your child and your family, your individual plan may include:

• Medical specialists 
• Pre-school and childcare
• Respite workers
• Playgroup
• Parent information sessions
• Teachers of the Deaf (TOD)
• Speech pathologists
• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Psychologists
• Audiologists
• Assistive technology consultants
• Early childhood teachers
• A family support service