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We lead by example,
treating all in our
community with
genuine respect and
equity.
Older Carers
Are you:
• The parent carer of an adult son or
daughter with intellectual disability?
• Is your adult son or daughter living
in the family home?
Interviews are expected to last
approximately 60 mins and can
be conducted in a location of your
choice.
This research is being conducted
by researchers at the Disability and
• Are you aged 55 years or over?
Community Inclusion Unit at Flinders
• Able to complete an interview in
University and has received ethics
English?
If so, we would like to interview you
for a research project investigating
approval from the Flinders University
Social and Behavioural Ethics
Committee.
older carers’ future planning for the
To register your interest, or
care, support and accommodation
find out more, please contact
needs of their adult child as they age
Claire Hutchinson, Disability and
together.
Community Inclusion Unit on 8201
Some parents may already have
plans, some may still be considering
7674 or email claire.hutchinson@
flinders.edu.au
their options, others may not have
thought about it too much yet.
Wherever you are in your planning
for your adult child with ID, we would
like to interview you.
Major Highlights
A consistent approach for early childhood early intervention has
been established
A
nationally consistent approach
The NDIS ECEI Approach will focus
to supporting children with
on inclusion, with children supported
developmental delay or disability
in a range of early childhood settings
has now been established and will
such as preschool and playgroup,
exist with the release of the National
allowing for increased opportunities
Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS)
to learn and develop positive social
Early Childhood Early Intervention
relationships.
(ECEI).
Day Options
he EBL group has been enjoying many activities at the EBL Day Program.
Upon referral to a specialist early
This best-practice approach is family-
childhood access partner, support
centred and supports children to
may include information services,
achieve good results on a case-by-
emotional support or referral to
case basis.
mainstream services and/or longer-
Furthermore, evidence has shown
that well-timed support for children
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with developmental delay before
term more intensive supports as part
of a funded NDIS plan for a child and
their family.
the age of six can significantly
More information about the NDIS
change that child’s developmental
ECEI approach visit: www.bit.ly/
progression and overall quality of life.
NDIS-ECEI-Approach
Each week members of the team have chosen a new recipe that has been
brought to life with many helpful hands.
With everyone getting involved, the feedback from the parents and carers has
been very positive.
The team has especially been enjoying the Magical Mystery Tour and
Soundwaves programs held at the Enfield Community Centre and Thebarton
Community Centre where everyone enjoys live singing, music, dressing up and
dancing to all their favourite songs!
The team has also been raising seedlings in our very own vegetable garden,
watching them transform into healthy looking plants.
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