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Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

Helping children reach milestones with confidence and care.

Ages 0–7 | Family-Centred Support | Strength-Based Approach | Local & Accessible

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A strong start for every child

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) gives children the best start in life by supporting their development, wellbeing, and participation. Designed for children under 7 with developmental delays or disabilities, our NDIS-registered service helps families build skills, confidence, and practical strategies for everyday life.

Supporting your child’s growth at every stage

Our ECI service provides evidence-based, family-focused support to help children thrive at home, in early education settings, and within their community.


Personalised Support

Tailored sessions designed around your child’s needs and goals — delivered at home, childcare, or in the community.

Family-Centred Approach

We work alongside parents and carers to create consistent learning opportunities in everyday routines.

Building Skills for Life

We focus on communication, play, independence, and emotional regulation to prepare your child for the next stage.

Collaborative Care

We partner with teachers, therapists, and community networks to provide holistic, coordinated support.

Delivered locally across South West NSW

Including Albury, Berrigan, Coolamon, Griffith, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Mulwala, Narrandera, Tumbarumba & Wagga areas and their surrounds.


Eligibility

Who can access this service? You don’t need a confirmed NDIS plan to start the conversation, we’ll help you understand eligibility and guide you through next steps.


Children may be eligible for Early Childhood Intervention if they:

  • Are under 6 years with a developmental delay, or under 9 years with a diagnosed disability.
  • Have developmental concerns identified through professional assessments or family observations.
  • Would benefit from early, targeted support to enhance everyday learning and participation.

Check your child’s eligibility

Not sure if Early Childhood Intervention is right for your family? Let’s walk through it together.

Why early support matters

Children learn best from adults they trust and in familiar settings. Our practitioners work with families to nurture these learning opportunities every day.

  • Early encouragement builds confidence, friendships, and school readiness.
  • Early support reduces future challenges and improves family wellbeing.
  • Development is interconnected. Physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and language skills grow together.

What to expect when you start

From your first call to your child’s first session, we make the process easy and transparent.

  • Collaborative assessment of strengths, goals, and needs.
  • Short-term, goal-focused supports (typically 3–6 months).
  • Regular progress reviews and updates shared with families and educators.

Nurture Every Potential

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Our ECI team combines care, knowledge, and practical tools to help families nurture growth and independence from the early years and onward.


Ready to get started

Reach out today to learn more about how ECI can support your child’s development. A referral isn’t required, families, carers, or professionals can contact us directly.

  • Drop us a message via the contact form
  • Call us: 1300 619 379
  • Telehealth available for regional families or those who prefer online

Albury
566 Macauley St, Albury NSW 2640 – View in maps

Griffith
4/136-140 Yambil St, Griffith – View in maps

Wagga
203 Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga – View in maps

Mulwala
109 Melbourne St, Mulwala NSW 2647 – View in maps

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We’re a not-for-profit social service agency working across Wagga, Albury, Griffith, Mulwala and the wider Riverina. Our team supports individuals, families and communities through counselling, mental health services, NDIS support, school wellbeing programs, and more.

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