Accessing Specialist Support in Early Childhood

Jun 17, 2019 - Jun 17, 2019

Featherbrook Kindergarten 33-35 Windorah Drive Point Cook, VIC 3030

Accessing Specialist Support in Early Childhood

Jun 17 2019

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This workshop will cover the following:

Why educators need to modify their programs to meet the needs of children (brief overview)
Red flags to look for in Early Childhood Development (brief overview)
Tips for supporting parents through the referral process
How and where to refer children to specialist supports in Wyndham City, eg IPC Health, Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (Brotherhood of St Laurence), Preschool Field Officer Service, KU, Maternal and Child Health

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