Early intervention

The first few years of a child’s development are crucial in setting the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour and health.

Effective early intervention programs are those that prevent or treat problems early in a child's life, or in the early stages of their development.

 

It is socially and economically more effective in the long term to focus on early intervention and prevention, rather than on treating a problem after it has developed. Put simply, prevention is better than cure.

Children enrolled in our care and education programs at The Infants’ Home can access additional support at our Ashfield site. 

We seek to address – as early as possible – any physical, developmental, or emotional issues.

Health and wellbeing

Our early intervention services include:

• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Art and play therapy
• GP clinic
• Health screening
• Mental health
• Nutrition
• Family work

Disability and development

Building Blocks

For children with autism, and their families.

MyTime play groups

For families with children who have a disability.