National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

The New Framework

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The Framework

The experiences of children in their first years have a profound impact on their later health, development and wellbeing.  

This is true of all children, but especially for children with developmental concerns, delay or disability. For these children and their families, it is essential to identify and meet their additional needs as early as possible.  

Providing high-quality evidence-informed and tailored support to these children and their families gives them the best chance to fulfil their potential.  

The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention (the Framework) describes what high-quality evidence-informed support looks like. 

The Framework for ECI on a page

A one-page infographic representing the key principles and practices of the Framework and the integrated system designed to provide a continuum of support for children and families. 

The National Best Practice Framework for ECI

This Framework document, describing the national best practice ECI vision, aims, outcomes, principles, practices and measures for desired outcomes.

Framework Navigation Support

The Framework navigation support provides information on the process for developing the new Framework, the Framework itself and the suite of resources to support understanding, practice and implementation.

The Framework for ECI an overview for practitioners: Auslan embedded

Early childhood intervention plays a vital role in giving children the best start. It also helps families make informed choices about the services and supports that suit them best. This video introduces the Framework to those working with young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability. 

The Framework for ECI An overview for families: Auslan embedded

Every family wants to know they’re doing the best for their child. The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention is here to support you. It’s based on research, expert input, and what families told us really works. This video introduces key ideas about best practice for young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability.

Mulungu Connected Beginnings: Best practice in supporting children and families

This video was produced by SNAICC- National Voice for our Children and the Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation in Mareeba, north Queensland. It features members of the Mulungu Connected Beginnings team describing what works well to support young children with developmental concerns, delays and disabilities and their families. The video supports practitioners and families to apply the principles and practices set out in the new National Best Practice Framework in Early Childhood Intervention commissioned by the Department of Social Services.  

The speakers are Christine Buckland, Evenis Gutchen and Regina Meldrum.

Ngroo Connected Beginnings: Best practice in supporting children and families

This video was produced by SNAICC- National Voice for our Children and the Ngroo Education Aboriginal Corporation. It features families and staff from the Ngroo and Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service Connected Beginnings team in western Sydney. The speakers describe what works well to support young children with developmental concerns, delays and disabilities and their families. The video supports practitioners and families to apply the principles and practices set out in the new National Best Practice Framework in Early Childhood Intervention commissioned by the Department of Social Services.

Theory of Change

The theory of change model shows how by implementing the Framework principles and practices, ECI and other services contribute to the ultimate aim that all children with developmental concerns, delay or disability and their families thrive in the early years.

Theory of change background paper

This Background Paper is one of a series of papers and resources that accompany the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. This paper provides an overview of the theory of change that underpins the Framework’s approach. 

Theory of change infographic

The theory of change infographic provides a visual map of the theory of change that underpins the Framework’s approach. 

Decision making

This decision-making guide describes a series of steps that practitioners and families can use to help them make decisions together. It includes important considerations about  

  • what goals to focus on,  
  • what strategies to use,  
  • who should be on the ECI team,  
  • what form support should take,  
  • where services should be provided, and  
  • how intensive the services should be.  
Decision making guide graphic

The decision making guide graphic illustrates the six sequential steps of the decision making guide, from ECI referral to transition.  

Decision making guide for the National Best Practice for ECI

This document is one of the resources within the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention (the Framework). The purpose is to provide guidance about collaborative decision-making within ECI settings. 

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