The early years matter. We support young children and their families with play-based, family-centred supports in everyday settings.
About our Early Childhood Supports support
Our early childhood supports focus on helping children learn and develop through the routines and places they already know – at home, on Country, at playgroup or at early learning.
We work in partnership with families, recognising that parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles are the most important people in a child's life. We share ideas and strategies that fit naturally into family life.
What's included in Early Childhood Supports
- Play-based supports focused on development and participation
- Coaching and strategies for families and carers
- Support to join playgroups, early learning and community activities
- Working with the child's early childhood partner and allied health team
- Help preparing for transition to preschool or school
Who Early Childhood Supports is for
- Young children with developmental delay or disability
- Families who want practical, everyday strategies
- Families who want culturally strong supports for their child
Culturally safe early childhood supports for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants
We value the role of extended family and kinship in raising children, and welcome everyone who cares for the child into the circle of support. About our First Nations approach
Early Childhood Supports in Melbourne, Regional Victoria & Regional NSW
As an NDIS registered provider (Reg. ID 4-M1J1K4X), Haven Community Care delivers early childhood supports across Metro & Regional Victoria – including the southern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and country Victoria including Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton – and Regional New South Wales, including Dubbo, Cobar, Nyngan, Lightning Ridge, Warren, Bourke, Brewarrina, Balranald, Hay and Broken Hill. Supports are available to self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants. See our service areas.
How to get started
Call us, send a referral or ask a question. We will arrange a time to yarn with you about your goals and how we can help.
FAQ
Common questions about Early Childhood Supports
Who are early childhood supports for?
Young children with developmental delay or disability, and their families and carers.
Where are supports delivered?
In everyday settings – at home, at playgroup, at early learning or on Country – so children learn through routines they already know.
Can grandparents and extended family be involved?
Yes. We welcome everyone who cares for the child, including grandparents, aunties, uncles and kin.
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Learn moreReady to talk about your supports?
Call us, send a referral or ask a question. We reply within one business day.