In this episode, let’s talk about what the NDIS is, who’s eligible, the application process as well as the steps to creating the NDIS plan.

References:

Calder, S., Ward, R., Jones, M., Johnston, J., & Claessen, M. (2018). The uses of outcome measures within multidisciplinary early childhood intervention services: A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(22), 2599-2622. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1353144.

Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne (2011). DEECD early childhood intervention reform project: Literature review. Melbourne: Communications Division for Programs and Partnerships Division, Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Retrieved 7 September 2020 from http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/providers/needs/ecislitreviewsept2009.pdf.

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (2018). Best practice in early childhood intervention report 2018. Norwest, NSW: ECIA. Retrieved 7 September 2020 from https://www.flipsnack.com/earlychildhoodintervention/ecia-best-practice-in-early-childhood-intervention-report-fcmf2ii51/full-view.html.

Ellison, C. (2019). People living with disability: Navigating support and health systems. In E. Willis, L. Reynolds & T. Rudge (Eds), Understanding the Australian health care system (4th edn, pp. 191-207). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia.

Roberts, J., Williams, K., Smith, K., & Campbell, L. (2016). Autism spectrum disorders: Evidence-based/evidence-informed good practice for supports provided to preschool children, their families and carers. Canberra: National Disability Insurance Agency.

What is it and how do to get started video links; https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/ndis/about-ndis/ndis-what-is-it-

https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/ndis/about-ndis/ndis-getting-started

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