NDIS Early Childhood (under 9)

Offered by National Disability Insurance Agency

National early-intervention pathway under the NDIS — partners across Australia help children under 9 access supports without needing a formal diagnosis to start.

Eligibility

Children under 9 with developmental delay or disability. No formal diagnosis required to access early childhood partner.

How to apply

1. Contact your local Early Childhood Partner (find on NDIS site).
2. The partner talks through your concerns and arranges short-term early connections support.
3. If longer-term NDIS plan needed, partner supports the access request.

At a glance

• Funding type: government funded

Source and verification

Last source check: August 3, 2026

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