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Your child and the NDIS: What is (and isn’t) covered

Your child and the NDIS: What is (and isn’t) covered

by kids first | Nov 21, 2016 | Early Intervention, NDIS & Disability Support, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness, Special Needs, Speech Pathology

Part 3 of Kids First’s helpful series of NDIS facts dives into the issue of services that your child could be eligible for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Get the details below … What does the NDIS cover? Many northern beaches families were...
The NDIS in Sydney’s northern beaches: How to get funding for your child

The NDIS in Sydney’s northern beaches: How to get funding for your child

by kids first | Nov 21, 2016 | Early Intervention, NDIS & Disability Support, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness, Special Needs, Speech Pathology

In this second fact sheet in our NDIS series, the Kids First team explains how families in Sydney’s northern beaches can get and use NDIS funding for their child. There are 2 pathways to the NDIS. If your child is aged under 6, your journey will begin with an...
NDIS offers support to children in Sydney’s northern beaches

NDIS offers support to children in Sydney’s northern beaches

by kids first | Nov 21, 2016 | Early Intervention, NDIS & Disability Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced to Northern Sydney on July 1 2016, so the Kids First team in Brookvale has developed a series of fast fact sheets to help families navigate this new program. We hope you find our 4 part NDIS series...
What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development

What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development

by kids first | Feb 13, 2016 | Early Intervention, Education & Tuition, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness, Special Needs, Speech Pathology

Paediatricians Dr Chris Elliot and Dr Con Papadopoulos are experts in children’s development and work in Sydney hospitals and at the University of NSW. In this article they explain why it’s important for you to be aware of the developmental milestones that...
7 quick ways to help kids with sensory processing difficulties

7 quick ways to help kids with sensory processing difficulties

by kids first | Jan 12, 2016 | Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy

Does your child have sensory processing difficulties? These seemingly small, but practical tips from occupational therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches could help your sensory sensitive to cope better at home, preschool and school. 7 quick ways to help kids...
Fast-track your child’s confidence these school holidays

Fast-track your child’s confidence these school holidays

by kids first | Mar 20, 2015 | Education & Tuition, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology

Term one is almost over. If your child’s teacher has raised concerns, or if you’ve noticed that your child has struggled at school or preschool over the past 10 weeks, Kids First at Brookvale has the solution to your child’s problems these school...
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