Every family is different, and so are the challenges children and parents face. Homeland Care believes support works best when it builds on a family's strengths and respects their choices.
Children learn through everyday life – play, routines, school and time with the people they love. When a child has a disability or developmental concern, the right support can help them build skills, confidence and independence at their own pace.
Parents, carers and siblings all shape a child's wellbeing, and they need support too. Help may include:
The NDIS can fund supports for eligible children and includes early intervention for young children. Our guide to ways to manage funding explains the options. For questions about your child's health or development, your GP is a good first point of contact.
Some families ask about acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine, which may help some people with pain, muscle tension, sleep and stress. For children, consider them only with the agreement of your GP or paediatrician, and always alongside the treating team, never instead. Herbs need particular care for children. Treatment should be from an AHPRA-registered Chinese medicine practitioner, and your GP and pharmacist should know about any herbs because of possible interactions with medicines; extra care applies in pregnancy. Homeland Care does not provide these treatments.
To talk about support for your child or family, please contact Homeland Care. See also our disability services.
