Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS)

We believe that every child should have access to flexible, responsive services.

Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS)- previously known as BIG Steps at DPV Health is a program for children with a developmental delay or disability and their families. We provide Key Worker specialist support to children from 0-7 years utilising National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding. We also provide Department of Education Continuity of Support Funding (DET-COS) for children from 0 years of age to school entry.

The approach we use aims to:

• EMPOWER families through timely support and skill-sharing.
• BUILD you and your child’s confidence and capacity, utilising a strengths-based and family-centred approach.
• FOCUS on individual support for your child and family, utilising your child’s skills and interests together with thoroughly researched evidence-based practices.
• EMBRACE diversity and cultural competency.

What we do

• Evidence-based, early interventions for (0-7 years of age) delivered by a Key Worker.
  • Further information on the Key Worker Model can be found here

• Group Therapy (0-12 years of age): Our Groups Program Focus on building skills and achieving developmental goals in a fun shared learning environment.
  • Further information on groups can be found here

• Parent Education.
  • Detailed Parent information guide can be found here

Our services can include:

• Specialised small groups at our centre
• Individual sessions at our centres
• Home visits
• Childcare and kinder visits
• School transition support
• Parent education on topics such as autism, behaviour, communication and toileting

Contact Us

If you would like further information or would like to access our services, please contact our NDIS Engagement Officers (NEOS) on 1300 234 263 and select ‘Option 3’ or email them at NDIS@dpvhealth.org.au.

We look forward to hearing from you!