Yarran’s Getting Started Program
The Getting Started program is a flexible, outreach identification, screening & referral program for children aged 0-5 years on the NSW Central Coast.
Children are referred to the Getting Started program when concerns for their development (in 3 or more areas) have been identified by their family, preschool or childcare service.
Who can access the Getting Started Program?
Children on the Central Coast aged 0-5 years prior to school entry.
Children where concerns exist for their development (in 3 or more developmental areas).
The Getting Started program:
Responds to the concerns from a family or childcare service about a child’s current level of development.
Provides screening and identification of developmental areas of concern and the needs of the child within mainstream environments.
Facilitates the child and family’s access to information, services, assessments & funding based on their individual needs and goals.
Provides observations and reports that the family may use to access assessments and / or funding for their child if appropriate or requested by the family.
Is a free service that provides short-term support for Central Coast families.
Support is flexible but also time limited when outcomes have been achieved.
Outcomes:
Children’s need for specialists’ services, assessments and funding options are identified and accessed.
Support networks are developed and maintained for the family and child.
Children and families have access to specialists’ services, programs and funding needed to address developmental delays.
Children with a disability or developmental delay receive early intervention.
Children demonstrate increased participation, engagement, and independence.
Who to contact to refer to the Getting Started Program?
Please contact the CEO to discuss the Getting Started program for your child.
Yarran’s CEO - Glenn Marie Wright Email: ceo@yarran.org.au