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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Teamwork key principle
This fact sheet explains the teamwork key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what teamwork practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Strengths-based universal principle
This fact sheet explains the strengths-based universal principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what strengths-based practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention guides how to support children up to age 9 with developmental concerns or disabilities. It helps families, practitioners, and services work together so all children in Australia can thrive and feel included.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Participation key principle
This fact sheet explains the participation key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what participation practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention navigation support overview
This infographic gives an overview of the structure of the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Community-focused key principle
This fact sheet explains the community-focused key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what community-focused practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Outcomes-focused key principle
This fact sheet explains the outcomes-focused key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what outcomes-focused practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Evidence-informed key principle
This fact sheet explains the evidence-informed key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what evidence-informed practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Child-centred key principle
This fact sheet explains the child-centred key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what child-centred practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Practice guidance – Diversity affirming key principle
This fact sheet explains the diversity affirming key principle and how it applies to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. It outlines for practitioners what diversity affirming practices are and how we'll know when they're working.
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.
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 – 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 referrers to early childhood intervention
This guide for professionals referring children to early childhood intervention emphasises best practice, collaboration, family strengths, cultural safety, and timely access to evidence-informed support for children and families.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – A guide for policy makers
This guide for policy makers on best practice in early childhood intervention focuses on evidence-informed, inclusive, family-centred policy, timely access, cultural safety, and national alignment to improve outcomes for children and families.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – A guide for families
This guide for families on early childhood intervention explains best practices, family involvement, practitioner roles, daily routines, goal setting, and where to get more information. The focus of the framework is helping children thrive.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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