For children aged 0 to 7 years, a key worker program delivered by an experienced professional to improve young children's lives through building on parent awareness and knowledge.
What is a Key Worker?
A Key Worker is a dedicated professional who provides guidance and support to families with children aged 0-7 years, helping them achieve their goals in a way that fits naturally into their daily lives. A Key Worker is there to ensure your child receives the right support in the right way, making a positive impact on their growth and development.
Key Responsibilities of a Key Worker:
Supporting child aged 0-7 years
Working with the child, family and key individuals to develop and achieve your child’s goals
Regularly reviewing Therapeutic Support Plans to ensure continue improvement
Provides tailored supports implemented within the family routine, home, school and community.
Empowers and build parent/caregiver confidence
Engage in early years childcare, kinder and school programs to ensure continuity of care
Engage with care team professionals to ensure collaboration
Benefits of a Key Worker Approach:
Provides a single point of contact for families ensuring consistent support
Reduces stress by simplifying access to services and resources
Encourages collaboration between families, professionals, and community services
Builds confidence in parents and caregivers through shared decision-making
Enhances early childhood development by supporting learning in natural environments
Strengthens family relationships by integrating support into daily routines
NDIS & the Key Worker Model:
For Early Childhood Intervention, the NDIS highly values a family-centered approach focused on building functional skills and participation. The key worker model is central to this. They also manage the NDIS progress report, demonstrating how Capacity Building funding is helping your child achieve their developmental goals.
Learn More:
Early Childhood Key Worker Program.pdf