Early Childhood Intervention Australia - Vic/Tas

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) Victoria/Tasmania (VIC/TAS) is a non-profit organisation promoting and supporting a system of quality services for young children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families. Our Vision: “Young children of all abilities can fully participate in family and community life” Our Purpose: To lead and strengthen professionals and organisations that provide early intervention support services for young children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families. We do this by: • Advocating for and promoting accessible child and family centred services • Influencing community and government to promote the value of diversity and inclusion • Enhancing and promoting best practices in early childhood intervention • Providing and promoting professional development • Representing the interests of and supporting our members • Promoting and disseminating information and evidence-based research about Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) • Developing strategic linkages and partnering with other relevant organisations Strategic Directions: • Enhance and support the ECI sector • Advocate for quality services and support for children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families • Effectively and professionally manage our organisation and become more financially independent and sustainable