Centacare South West NSW

Centacare run many different types of parenting courses throughout South West NSW regions.  You can find them on the website  www.centacareswnsw.org.au.  Events, courses and workshops held in Wagga and locally are listed on this interactive calendar: http://www.centacareswnsw.org.au/news-and-events/calendar/.  You can also follow them on their facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/centacaresouthwestnsw  
For more information and to register contact Centacare South West NSW on 02 6923 3888
 www.centacareswnsw.org.au 

Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), ASPECT

What is the Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP)?

The ECDP is an initiative funded by Ageing, Disability & Homecare (ADHC) to provide home-based services for children who may have developmental concerns in the areas of communication, social interaction, and play interests. The ECDP is run by professionals (e.g., speech pathologists, occupational therapists, special educators, psychologists), aiming to support families and services to better assist children presenting with these developmental challenges from a very early stage in their lives.
The research shows there is a large gap between parents having initial concerns about their child’s development and when they are able to access services, often missing out on valuable time to receive Early Intervention services. The ECDP is attempting to help close this gap, providing support and helping families to access relevant services for their child.  
Why has it been recommended that my child is referred to ECDP? The people who work closely with your child (i.e. childcare/preschool/school staff, community nurse etc.), have identified some areas of your child’s development which require additional support (i.e., communication, social interaction, and play interests). The people working closely with your child have completed a referral with you, and sent it to our service. If you have any questions about the referral, please contact the service provider who completed the referral with you.
What will ECDP do for my child? As some concerns have been raised regarding your child’s development, we will look through your referral form and be in contact with you to discuss this further. We will then conduct a screening assessment to look at areas where your child may need further assistance. We will provide up to 15 sessions (including screening sessions) with you and your child, as well as others who are involved (e.g., day care/ preschool), to help meet these needs. The aim will be to help you and your child to access relevant services, to support successful transition to these services, and to support your child’s development.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Riverina - Wagga Wagga:
Cahli Wall
0438261582 cwall@autismspectrum.org.au

Early Links - CareWest

Early Links – Carewest - Riverina Murray

This innovative program provides short-term support for parents and carers of a child recently diagnosed with a disability or in the process of obtaining a diagnosis.

To find out further information please contact Carewest Early Links Project Officer: Mandy Bainbridge

P: 02 69258147      M: 0457301046     
E: amanda.bainbridge@cw.org.au      Web:  www.cw.org.au

Kapooka Early Childhood Centre Inc

Welcome to Kapooka Early Childhood Centre Inc. 

Accredited as ‘EXCEEDING’ in all seven quality areas by ACECQA in 2014

“Our Centre is a hidden treasure for children” 

A Community Based Preschool for Children Not-For-Profit

• We are ideally located in the small Defence village of Kapooka, a short 8 minute drive from Central Wagga Wagga.
• Our Centre provides a friendly and nurturing, educational, play-based learning environment. 
• Our educators are dedicated, experienced and highly trained professionals. 
• Our educator to child ratio exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Our spacious, well shaded, natural outdoor play area is set on 1/2 an acre. 
• Our tranquil, rural location fosters relationships with native bird and wildlife.
• We embrace learning through the great outdoors and incorporate a 'Bush Kindy' learning program. 
• We care for our residential pets - 'Mr Boots, Henny and Penny', three mottled Pekin chickens. 
• Family and community participation is encouraged and valued. 
• Our Centre is open to all members of the community. (You do not have to be a Defence member to utilize our preschool).
• We are conveniently located right next door to Kapooka Public School and adjacent to the Kapooka Community Centre.
• We provide low and affordable fees ranging from $19 to $36* per day.
• CCB Registered Care Rebate is available for eligible families.
• We offer extended hours from 8.30am to 4.00pm.
• All money raised is re-invested into your child's high quality education and care.

Feel free to visit and enjoy a play at our beautiful preschool or visit www.kapookaearlychildhoodcentre.com.au.

Contact our friendly educators on 02 6912722 or kecc1@bigpond.com.

 "We strive to provide early childhood education and care excellence."

*Fees may be subject to variation