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Review of Best Practice
in Early Childhood Intervention
Consultations now open!
We want to hear from you
PRECI is delighted to be commencing consultations to inform the development of a Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention in Australia, including associated tools and resources. This activity is part of the Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention Project funded by the Department of Social Services.
PRECI will focus on engaging with early childhood intervention professionals working with children with developmental concerns, delays or disability and their families, early childhood educators, health and community health professionals, medical professionals, researchers and academics, policy makers, advocacy organisations, peak bodies and professional organisations.
We ask that you only register for ONE in-person OR online consultation so we can reach as many people as possible. We encourage everyone to complete the survey.
Consultation options 1 and 2 are available to view and choose from on the PRECI Humanitix page.
In Person Consultation
Face to face consultations will be held in every State and Territory in Australia.
Taking place over 3 hours, these consultations will focus on a range of topics important to inform the development of the Framework.
Please register via the links below. Waitlists are activated if the maximum number of attendees is reached.
Online Consultation
Taking 1.5 hours, these consultations will focus on specific areas required to develop the Practice Framework. Numbers are limited to 20 people to ensure maximum engagement and interaction. You can register at the link below. Waitlists will be activated. Consultations have been scheduled to accomodate different time zones and occur across various times of the day and evening.
Aims, principles and outcomes of early childhood intervention
22nd August (1), 22nd August (2) & 26th August
Theory to practice: guidelines, resources and professional development
20th August, 27th August & 29th August
Best practice in early childhood intervention: understandings, challenges and solutions.
19th August, 22nd August & 4th September
Rural, regional and remote providers
17th September
New graduates – less than 3 years in Early Childhood Intervention
28th August
Targeted Consultations
Individual targeted online consultations will be offered to professional organisations. These will be invite only.
Targeted consultations will also be available to peak bodies, health and education providers, family and multicultural advocacy organisations, inclusion support, academics and researchers.
If you work in one of these areas, and feel it would be more appropriate to attend a targeted consultation than an open consultation, please email preci.australia@gmail.com and we will endeavour to include you in the consultation requested.
Online Survey
We would encourage everyone to complete the survey.
Click on the link or scan the QR code to provide your practice expertise and insights.
If you have any questions regarding the Project, please feel free to email preci.australia@gmail.com
June 2024: The DSS-funded ‘Review of best practice in early childhood intervention Project’ has commenced with PRECI Board Members involved in the initial desktop review as well as leading the development of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, in preparation for future consultations. If you would like to be involved in consultations, click here to register your interest.
As a reminder:
This Best Practice Framework relates specifically to Action Item 2.4 of the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan (TAP), which is overseen by the Department of Social Services and is one of five TAPs under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Funded by the Department of Social Services, the consortium is led by Professor Christine Imms of the University of Melbourne in partnership with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Professionals and Researchers in Early Childhood Intervention, SNAICC – National Voice of our Children and Children and Young People with Disability Australia
Read the full news bulletin here.
Consortium announced
PRECI are delighted to be partners in a consortium to independently review best practice in early childhood intervention and develop a new Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. This framework will help to ensure children growing up in Australia with disability or developmental concerns and their families are well supported and have every chance to thrive.
This Best Practice Framework relates specifically to Action Item 2.4 of the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan (TAP), which is overseen by the Department of Social Services and is one of five TAPs under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Funded by the Department of Social Services, the consortium is led by Professor Christine Imms of the University of Melbourne in partnership with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Professionals and Researchers in Early Childhood Intervention, SNAICC – National Voice of our Children and Children and Young People with Disability Australia
PRECI are looking forward to leading the consultations and engaging with all key stakeholders about this critical work.
Read the full news bulletin here.
Get involved!
The Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Framework will be developed through deep consultation with parents, caregivers, professionals and researchers in the early childhood community across Australia.
The team looks forward to hearing from and working with all those with an interest in supporting the early years of children’s lives as we begin this vital work. If you would like to contribute, or to receive updates on progress please click below to register your interest