Early Childhood Services – delivering the early childhood approach
Supporting children to reach their potential (0 – 9 years)
As a NDIS early childhood partner, Northcott works closely with families and carers of children aged 0-9 years to develop the skills children need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.
The NDIS early childhood approach allows families and carers of children under nine who have a developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability to access timely, targeted and individualised early childhood support for their child. Northcott 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.
Early 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.
Supporting you along the way
Do you feel your child may need support? Get in touch and we will organise a meeting to discuss your concerns.
We will give you information to help understand and determine your child’s needs.
Together, we will work out what supports and services are available in your community.
Empowering you to make decisions
We can provide short term early supports if your child needs them.
If your child will be best supported with a NDIS plan, we will work with you to request NDIS access.
Your child’s progress will be monitored against their goals.
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 early childhood partner, Northcott 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.
Where this service is available
Parramatta – 1 Fennell Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2750
Seven Hills – 13/197 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills, NSW, 2147
Northern Sydney – Suite 102, 13 Spring Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Newcastle (Mayfield) – 13 Valencia Street, Mayfield, 2304
Newcastle (Maitland) – 354 High Street, Maitland, 2320
Tamworth – 3/126 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Moree Plains Shire – Suite 8, 147 Balo street, Moree NSW 2400
Taree – 3A 225-227 Victoria Street, Taree NSW 2430
Port Macquarie Hastings – 60 Home Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Coffs Harbour – Suite 1 169-171 Rose Avenue, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Grafton – 1/144 Fitzroy St, Grafton NSW 2460
Lismore – Suite 1, 36-38 Conway Street, Lismore NSW 2480
Tweed Shire – Suite 22, 75-77 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485
All offices are available Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm