Early identification matters — and so does who shows up
There is a lot of conversation happening right now about identifying developmental delays early in children. That conversation matters. But identification
What employment inclusion has to do with OT
There is a Grattan Institute piece circulating this week about how Australian employers misunderstand the value of workers with disability — seeing…
NDIS assessments are changing — here’s what that means
The NDIA has announced a new way of assessing people’s needs for the NDIS. Instead of gathering stacks of medical reports, new applicants and participants
When pricing changes, what stays the same matters most
Every July, NDIS pricing arrangements are reviewed and updated. From 1 July 2026, the NDIA has confirmed new price limits across a range of support…
Early support works best when it fits around your family
There is a lot of conversation in the early intervention space right now about how families actually connect with support — not just whether services…
Early support works best when it follows the child
When a city invests in bringing early childhood special education into local preschool classrooms, the principle behind it is worth sitting with: children
Therapy doesn’t stop when the session ends
Something that comes up a lot in paediatric OT — and research continues to support — is how much of a child’s progress happens between sessions, not…
A new program for young children — what families should know
There has been a lot of talk this week about Thriving Kids — the federal government’s new program aimed at children aged 0–8 with developmental delay or…
The Role of Paid Support in Connection
At Care For Welfare, we understand that connection is a vital part of life, whether it’s a child building friendships at school or an adult participating…
Consistent care shapes how children grow into daily life
Research published in Developmental Psychology found that the quality of caregiving — not just the setting — was the key factor in how well children…
