Early Education Program
Our contacts for our Early Education Program are:
- Co-ordinator – Jill Rodger
- Early Education Teacher - Karen Middleton
The program operates Monday to Thursday.
Eligibility: A child is eligible for service when they are 2.8 years of age of 1st January and there are concerns about any area of development. This may include concerns about:
• physical development
• speech/communication
• play skills
• social development
• emotional development
• learning
Referral: Colac EEP accepts referrals from a range of sources:
• parents
• paediatricians
• general practitioners or maternal & child health nurses
• pre-schools
• child care centres
Expectations: After the parent has contacted us, an appointment will be arranged to meet with the program coordinator. Information about the program and procedures for enrolment will be explained.
Services Provided: Services are tailored to meet the particular needs of a family. These include:
Group Programs:
• playgroup
• pre-kindergarten
Individual Programs:
• Any area
Services:
• case management
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech therapy
• sensory integration
• home visits
• pre-school consultancy
• childcare centre consultancy
• transition to school
• assessments arranged
• individual educational program
THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.
Family Centred Practice: Colac EEP recognises the importance of parents and professionals working together as partners to achieve the best outcomes for children. This partnership involves providing support and information to families so they are aware of available service options and can make well informed decisions. Information is available about community services, carers allowance, carers payment, other Early Intervention Programs, and funding for respite and equipment.
Privacy: Each child has a confidential written file of relevant information which is stored securely. Information is only obtained from other services or provided to other services when a parent has signed a ‘Release of Report’ form.
