COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

These supports are completely funded through community grants, donations and government programs. We work hard to provide them at all times but can be subject to funding availability.

SHAPING OUTCOMES COMMUNITY FUNDED SERVICES

We understand how daunting it can feel to navigate your way through accessing services and funding for your child when you are beginning the journey and realisation of a development delay or diagnosis. That is why we offer MyTime and First Steps services to support you, your child and your family through this process.

MyTime groups provide local support for families and carers with a young child with a disability or chronic medical condition. Parents and carers can socialise and share ideas with others who understand the rewards and intensity of the caring role.

Parents and carers can:

  • Meet others in similar circumstances
  • Have fun, hear from others and share experiences
  • Find out about available community support
  • Get extra parenting information and skills development
  • Make time for themselves while children play, supported by a play helper

Groups can choose topics and activities to discuss and explore with their group facilitator, while a play helper keeps children busy and active.  Topics might include: taking care of yourself, getting the right support, your child’s development, and play ideas. Parents and carers who are receiving the Carer Allowance (Child) for a young child with a disability or chronic medical condition are eligible to attend. MyTime is a FREE support, funded through Play Groups NSW.

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Are you worried or concerned about the development of your child or a child in your care and you are uncertain about what you should do? Shaping Outcomes First Steps will guide you to the best support available.

  1. APPLY Parents, Preschools, Early Childhood Services, Community Health Professionals or Paediatricians can complete the Shaping Outcomes referral form and return it to admin@ shapingoutcomes.com.au or call 1800 317 468. This form provides parental permission for us to access private information regarding the referred child.
  1. LEARN & UNDERSTAND A Key Worker/Lead Practioner will then gather information that will help them learn about the child. They will have discussions with the parent/carer and do observations where appropriate accross the child’s home, early childhood service and community. They will also collect therapy reports, meet and talk to the educators at the early childhood service and other relevant contacts.
  1. SUPPORT Every child and their situation is unique, so the supports required will be personalised to best meet their needs. There are 3 key areas of support:
  • NDIS FUNDED SUPPORT The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is government funding for children and adults with a disability. For children in Tweed we refer to Northcott for access to the NDIS. Shaping Outcomes will help with the referral to Northcott.
  • SUPPORT VISITS A Key Worker/Lead Practitioner will remain engaged with the child, family, and the early childhood service until an outcome of NDIS funding is available. At this point families can then choose to continue with their Key Worker as an NDIS funded support.
  • LINKING If the child is not eligible for funded supports, Shaping Outcomes will support children, families and the early childhood service to access services that help children connect and gain assistance within their community