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Victorian Early Choices Program for Children 0 - 5 years
About the Early Choices Program
Early Choices is a family centred program which provides case management and support to families caring for a child (0-5 years) with a severe disability and/or very high support needs.
The Early Choices program provides a Family Services Co-ordinator who works in partnership with families to identify their needs in relation to their child and to find ways of meeting those needs.
A family may be linked with existing services or, where necessary, funds may be available to buy services to meet particular needs.
Services provided through Early Choices will be flexible and organised in ways which best suit these needs.
Eligibility
A Victorian family may be eligible for Early Choices if they have a child who:
- Has a severe disability
- Has high support needs; and
- Is under school age
Services
The early choices program provides:
- Information & referral
- Co-ordination of services
- Family support & counselling
- Advocacy
- Planning for future needs
Where additional supports are required, some funds may be used to purchase services and/or contribute to the cost of equipment, modifications and other items.
These may include:
- Additional assistance in the home at peak times, e.g. bath time, meals, shopping
- In & out of home respite to give families a break
- Professional support, e.g. counselling, therapy services
- Specialised aids & equipment
- Household & vehicle modifications
