This report outlines the findings of an independent review of best practice in early childhood intervention (ECI), undertaken as part of the implementation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. It makes recommendations in relation to the aims, form, underpinning principles and content of a best practice framework for the delivery of ECI in Australia.

Increasing a school's readiness for change has the potential to mitigate the negative impact on program implementation in an educational setting. This paper outlines strategies school leaders can use to increase their school’s readiness for change and highlights real-life examples from the Getting it Right from the Start (GIRFTS) project.

As part of a review of best practice in early childhood intervention to help practitioners, professionals and families ensure all children with developmental concerns have the best possible start in life, this paper provides a summary and analysis of the implications generated in consultations to date.

The NDIA’s Research and Evaluation Branch has completed a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative studies, and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies to understand the benefits of assistance dogs or pets for people with autism.

This snapshot explores variations in schools’ readiness to implement a response to intervention (RTI) approach to improving children’s oral language and reading skills. It is a collaboration between the Australian Education Research Organisation and the Centre for Community and Child Health at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.