At DPV Health, we believe great care for children and young people starts with trust, feeling heard, respected and supported in ways that truly matter. Our Child and Youth Services are built on strong relationships, listening carefully to each child or young person, and working closely with families and carers to provide inclusive, people‑first support.
Our experienced NDIS team provides flexible supports that help children and young people build independence, strengthen social connections, and support their health and wellbeing, now and into the future.
Our Services
DPV Health’s Early Childhood Intervention Service (ECIS) provides NDIS-funded early childhood intervention supports for young children with developmental delay or disability, and their families, under the NDIS Early Childhood Approach.
We work in partnership with families to build children’s functional skills, independence, and participation in everyday activities, focusing on what is meaningful to each child and their family.
We also support parents and carers to build capacity, confidence, and skills to support their child’s development within daily routines and environments.
DPV Health is a registered NDIS provider and welcomes families from all cultures, languages, faiths, and family structures. We are committed to inclusive, respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice, in line with NDIS Practice Standards.
How we can support you and your child:
Our ECIS supports are individualised, strengths-based, and outcomes-focused, and may include:
- Building everyday functional skills such as communication, mobility, play, social interaction, and self-care through individual and group-based supports
- Supporting children to participate meaningfully at home, kindergarten, childcare, school, and in the community
- Strengthening family capacity through coaching, modelling, and practical strategies embedded in daily routines
- Working towards identified NDIS goals and outcomes outlined in a child’s NDIS plan
- Providing evidence-informed early intervention that supports development and participation over time
- Therapy and support are play-based, developmentally appropriate, and delivered within natural environments. Supports may be provided individually or in small groups, giving children opportunities to learn and practice skills alongside peers in a supportive environment.
Our Approach: The Key Worker Model
- We use a Key Worker model consistent with best practice in early childhood intervention and the NDIS Early Childhood Approach.
- Each child and family is supported by an allied health practitioner (Key Worker) who builds partnerships, supports goal setting aligned with the NDIS plan, and coordinates transdisciplinary input as required.
Who are we & where we provide support
- Supports are delivered by a transdisciplinary team which may include Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Teachers, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Exercise Physiologists.
- Supports can be delivered in natural environments including the family home, kindergarten or childcare, school, and community settings. Interpreters can be arranged.
Who Can Access This Service
Children aged 0–7 years who are NDIS participants with relevant funded supports in their NDIS plan.
Fees
Fees are charged in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
Please contact us if you have questions about fees or how your NDIS funding can be used.
Locations
The DPV Health Youth Program supports young people aged 7–14 years to build skills, confidence, and independence during an important stage of their development.
This program is designed especially for young people providing continuity of care and ongoing therapeutic support as they grow and face new experiences and challenges at home, school, and in the community.
As a registered NDIS provider, DPV Health works closely with young people and families to deliver individualised, goal‑focused supports that help young people thrive now and into the future.
How the program supports young people:
Through a mix of individual and small group sessions, the Youth Program supports young people to:
- Build independence in daily routines and self‑care
- Strengthen communication, attention, and learning skills
- Develop social skills, friendships, and emotional regulation
- Build confidence, resilience, and a positive sense of self
- Participate more comfortably in school, community, and group activities
Therapies and activities we offer:
- Evidence‑based therapy to support everyday skills and independence
- Individual therapy focused on personal goals and confidence
- Group sessions to practise social skills and peer connections
- Support with emotional regulation, communication, and learning engagement
- Activities supporting movement, creativity, and wellbeing
Who are we & where we provide support
Sessions are delivered by qualified allied health professionals including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Art Therapists, and Music Therapists.
Who Can Access This Service
Children aged 7–14 years who are NDIS participants with relevant funded supports in their NDIS plan.
Fees
Fees are charged in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
Please contact us if you have questions about fees or how your NDIS funding can be used.
Locations
Our Group Programs focus on building skills and achieving developmental goals in a fun and shared learning environment. Group programs are valuable and well accepted support, helping children & young people to feel more engaged in their communities and make social connections outside of early education or school.
- Groups can provide a space for children & young people to develop targeted skills in a smaller, less overwhelming and highly specialised environment.
- Young people can access a range activities to build skills such as communication, social, play and movement skills
Group programs will vary across our sites and will be dependant on interest.
We Like to Move It (ECIS)
This group aims to help children learn and discover new ways to move with music. To help build strength and balance, emotional regulation and communication skills through meaningful interactions and dialogue. Children will learn how to get along with others, follow verbal instructions in a fun and musical way.
School Readiness Program (ECIS)
This group aims at supporting children to be school ready by assisting them in improving their communication, social, cognitive, motor and resilience skills through meaningful interactions and dialogue. Children will develop the skills necessary to get along with others, work together in a team, follow verbal instructions and most of all, have fun!
Happy Eaters (Parents and/or caregivers of children aged up to 12 years)
This group will involve three 1-hour workshops for parents and/or caregivers. The aim will be to gain a better understanding of feeding challenges and provide practical strategies to implement that work towards developing more happy mealtimes and curious eaters. This group will provide an opportunity to meet other parents, share ideas and upskill together.
Strength Foundation (Youth Program)
Participation in exercise is important for young people as it allows them to improve their strength and fitness and sets them up for healthy lifestyles as they grow older. The group will allow participants to learn about how to safely use various pieces of exercise equipment, improving their muscle strength and endurance, emotional regulation and enhance feelings of well-being in the process.
Open Studio (Youth Program)
Open Studio is an evidenced-based therapy approach that is accessed in groups and perfect for young people. Participants enter a therapy space set up with materials for each person. Participants chose what materials they use, and how they engage with them. The Art Therapist will offer a prompt or theme and individuals can decide if the theme resonates with them. Creating and making art in this group way helps young people explore their identity, regulate their emotions, and connect with others.
Cooking Club (Youth Program)
This group will involve four 60-minute interactive workshops for young people. The aim is to support skills development to prepare quick, nutritious and delicious snacks and simple meals. This group will provide an opportunity to meet others, socialise and work towards independence goals
Our Allied Health services support your everyday health and wellbeing, helping children stay active, manage pain or injury, and live well at every stage of life. Children’s Allied Health can also be accessed without an ECIS plan, through your child’s NDIS plan.
Our experienced allied health clinicians work with you and your child to understand your needs and create practical, personalised care plans that support recovery, independence, and long‑term health.
Podiatry
Problems with your feet can affect your ability to walk and move pain free. Our experienced team of podiatrists can assess and manage children’s feet and provide them with a stable foundation to grow and develop. We can provide foot care and footwear advice, prevention, and treatment of all foot related complications to support healthy foot development and comfortable movement.
Read more +Supports offered
- Children’s feet and concerns – including in-toeing, toe walking, heel pain
- Corns and callouses
- Education on self-management strategies to prevent injury and foot complications
- Footwear advice
- Fungal infection (nails and skin)
- In-growing toenails (including nail surgery)
- Orthotics/shoe innersoles
- Warts
Eligibility
The service is available to children of all ages through NDIS.
Locations
- DPV Health Early Childhood Development Services – Broadmeadows
- DPV Health Dental & Allied Health Services – Craigieburn
- DPV Health – Allied Health & Specialist Family Services – Epping
- DPV Health Allied Health Services – Meadow Heights
- DPV Health Disability Services – Mill Park
- DPV Health Dental & Health Services – Whittlesea Township
Nutrition & Dietetics
DPV Health Paediatric Dietitians are dedicated to supporting children to develop and strengthen their skills around food, eating, and mealtimes. We use a family-centred approach, working with your child to explore food through play and the senses. Sessions may involve meal planning, preparation, and cooking. Our goal is to build your child’s confidence to create positive, enjoyable experiences with food and making mealtimes fun.
We partner with you and your child to explore new options, increase food variety, and enhance enjoyment at mealtimes. Through understanding and encouragement, we empower parents and carers to engage in responsive feeding practices.
Read more +We offer practical information and guidance for:
- Skill development and sustainable strategies to promote your child’s independence at mealtimes
- Action plans tailored to you and your child’s specific goals based on their nutritional assessment
- Individual one-on-one or family sessions
- Group programs including food interaction practice
- Home visits with hands-on cooking opportunities to build confidence and skill, whilst having fun with food
- Liaising with your child’s health professionals and care givers including Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Child Care, Kinder and School
- Referrals to other services, as required
Supports offered
Our paediatric Dietitians provide support for the following conditions or concerns (not limited to):
- Sensory selectivity and challenges with food
- ‘Fussy’ and/or selective eating
- Autism and ADHD
- Down syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Neurological conditions
- Failure to thrive, weight queries or concerns
- Stomach and gut health (constipation, diarrhoea, coeliac disease)
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies such as low iron or vitamin D
- Supplement recommendations and trials
Our speciality focusses on what matters to you and your child.
Eligibility
NDIS dietetic services are available for ages from 6 months to 18 years of age, with allocated hours/funds in child’s NDIS plan.
- The services can be funded under NDIS Capacity Building or Improved Daily Living supports linked to child’s goals.
- For children with ‘Early Childhood Intervention Services’ funding, dietetic services can be allocated. Discuss further with your key worker.
Locations
- DPV Health Early Childhood Development Services – Broadmeadows
- DPV Health Dental & Allied Health Services – Craigieburn
- DPV Health – Allied Health & Specialist Family Services – Epping
- DPV Health Disability Services – Mill Park
- Telehealth for your convenience or clinic appointments if preferred
- Home visits
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Resources
ECIS Brochure
Youth Program Brochure
Autism Assessment
Parent information guide
Information on Groups
Key Worker Model
Early Childhood Intervention Service Videos (NDIS)
DPV Health – Early Childhood Intervention Groups
This video looks at what early childhood intervention groups are at DPV Health and why you'd want to include your child in them!
DPV Health – Early Childhood Intervention Key Worker Overview
This video looks at what a Key Worker is at DPV Health and how they can be beneficial to your child's developmental goals!
DPV Health – Early Childhood Intervention Services Client Testimonial
Yang talks about his experience at DPV Health and how the Early Childhood Intervention teams has helped to achieve his sons developmental goals!
DPV Health – Early Childhood Intervention Sorrento Street Site Overview
This video takes you on a tour of our Broadmeadows Sorrento Street Site which is set entirely to provide the best intervention services for your child's developmental goals!
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Voices of our clients
“We’ve been using DPV Health services for about a year and a half. When we first came, our children were significantly delayed, so our maternal and child health nurse recommended we get in touch.
Our experience with DPV Health has been absolutely amazing, truly top-notch. They have been wonderful with the boys, and we’ve felt so supported throughout the whole journey.
It’s been incredible to see them flourish. I’m very grateful for everything she and DPV Health have done for our family, and I would highly recommend their services to others seeking support for their children.”
– Yang Xu
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