The Department has released the report produced by KPMG on the review of evidence for the effectiveness of early intervention for children with a range of developmental disabilities, including Better Start.

In June 2011, Senator the Hon Jan McLucas asked the Department to seek expert advice about evidence for early intervention in relation to the types of childhood disability and developmental delay that were ineligible for Better Start for Children with Disability (Better Start) assistance, including an analysis of current research.

The Department enlisted KPMG to undertake the report, which examines current evidence for the effectiveness of early intervention for children with developmental delay.

The report recommends that eligibility for the Better Start for Children with Disability initiative should be expanded, that early intervention services be integrated into the development of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and that the model of service effectively links families and children to appropriate early childhood supports in their local communities.

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