CREATING IMPACT
Investing
in social
outcomes
In 1895 KU was founded on the
principle that vulnerable children often
benefit most from high quality early
education; a fact now well documented
around the world. Today KU remains
deeply committed to high quality early
education for all children, and re-invests
heavily in inclusion programs to provide
additional support to vulnerable children
and children with additional needs.
KU Starting Points Macarthur is one
such program in which KU invests. An
early intervention and family support
program for children with disabilities
or developmental delay, the program
provides access to specialist educational
and support staff, home visits, speech
pathology, assessments and referrals,
as well as a supportive network of other
families with children with similar needs.
KU SERVICES
ASSESSED THUS FAR
KU centres assessed 86
KU centres yet to be assessed 14 %
As one KU Starting Points parent explains,
the impact of a service like KU Starting
Points is immeasurable.
“Like most children with disabilities
or not, the need to be nurtured,
supported and encouraged in life with
learning, developmental skills and love
is a necessity. Our daughter has been
supported by specialists, surgeons,
geneticists, doctors, nurses, therapists,
early intervention services, family and
friends since she was born. Without a
doubt, the most rewarding service she
and our family have been a part of is
KU Starting Points.
“Once being referred to KU Starting Points,
they worked with us to give our daughter
opportunities for social experiences,
developing trust in other adults, and
enjoying typical play. I didn’t realise how
much it would help our whole family to
have a supportive network that advocates,
understands, listens and encourages us on
our journey through the unknown.
KU NQS RESULTS
2016
Working
Towards
31 %
%
121st Annual Report 2016
5 %
SECTOR NQS RESULTS
2016
Working
Towards