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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – What young people say is important – A guide for families
Young people with disability share that early intervention should be safe, positive, and inclusive. Disability is part of identity, not a problem. Families should seek support, involve children in decisions, and focus on strengths and belonging.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – A guide for early childhood educators
This guide for early childhood educators on best practice for supporting children with developmental concerns or disability focuses on inclusion, collaboration, strengths, family partnerships, and evidence-informed approaches in early years settings.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Growing and learning – A guide for families
This practical guide for families supporting children with developmental concerns or disabilities focuses on play, connection, routines, strengths, teamwork, and self-care. It is based on the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention.
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Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework – Decision-making case study film: Oliver
A case study film to support students understanding of supported decision-making when working with people with intellectual disability in a healthcare setting.
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Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework – Communication Case Study Film: Luca
A case study film to support students understanding of communication when working with people with intellectual disability in a healthcare setting.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework list of organisations that may provide support with co-education and placement opportunities
A list of disability organisations that are practicing in this area and may be able to assist educators with co-education and placement opportunities in the disability sector.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Assessment Questions
Example assessment questions with answers for educators to use, including multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Questions cover key capabilities and learning outcomes for each Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework capability area.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Resource Guidance Notes
This document provides guidance on adaption and development of case studies and simulation materials for education resources under the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Lecture Reference Book
This document provides information on how lecture topics and materials can be developed to support learning of key capability areas from the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Lecture Plans and Tutorial Activities
These lecture plans and tutorial activities are intended to help educators integrate the Framework’s intellectual disability health core capabilities into pre-registration health curricula.
Government response to inquiry – Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Read the Australian Government's response to the Joint Standing Commission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Simulation Scenario
This simulation scenario is an education resource that can be used by educators to demonstrate effective communication with people with intellectual disability in a health setting.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Case Studies
Six written case studies and discussion questions that highlight key issues for each of the capability learning outcomes in the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework.
Co-educating with Lived Experience Educators to enhance students’ capabilities in intellectual disability health: A toolkit for tertiary educators
The Co-education toolkit aims to support educators to connect and work with lived experience educators to develop and deliver education on intellectual disability to students studying health-related disciplines.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Co- education Toolkit – Easy Read
This is an Easy Read version of the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Co- education toolkit. This toolkit will help teachers to include people with intellectual disability and their support networks in teaching students about intellectual disability.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Child-centred
Examples of what a child-centred key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Evidence-informed
Examples of what an evidence-informed key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Outcomes-focused
Examples of what an outcomes-focused key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Community-focused
Examples of what a community-focused key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Teamwork
Examples of what a teamwork key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Everyday settings
Examples of what an everyday settings key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Family-centred
Examples of what a family-centred key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Cultural safety
Examples of what a cultural safety key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Case Study Films Information
This document provides a written summary of each film case study and includes questions for discussion for each film to allow students to better understand interactions between health professionals and people with intellectual disability and their supporters.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Looks like, doesn't look like – Participation
Examples of what a participation key principle looks like, and doesn't look like, for early childhood intervention practitioners.
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