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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early Childhood Intervention Infoline
Support for families who have a child with dealy in development or a disability.The Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program (ECICP) is an interdepartmental project to coordinate early childhood intervention services for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. 1300 65 68 65 Link: www.eciinfoline.org.au/
Community Child and Family Health Service
1800 222 608
Early Childhood Health Centres
Blackheath and Glenbrook - 1800 222 608 Penrith - (02) 4732 9400 Hawkesbury Early Childhood Intervention Service Inc. - (02) 4587 7277
Connect Child and Family Services
(02) 4758 9966
Nepean Lifestart
(02) 9623 2100 Link: www.lifestart.org.au
The Sensory Gym
(02) 4578 9799
DADHC Early Childhood Intervention
Intake and referral 98419350 Information 98419500
KU Children's Services
(02) 9264 8366
Macquarie University Special Education Centre
(02) 9850 8691 Link: www.musec.mq.edu.au/co_school.aspx
Play and Chat Playgroup
For Hawkesbury residents, (02) 4577 9530
Lapstone Pre-School
Contact Jan Walzak on (02) 4739 2606
Lifestart Playgroup
Open Playgroup to encourage early language and social development of children with special needs, provide support for parents and carers, direct contact with trained therapists for information, strategies and support Lifestart Nepean - 8-10 Carinya Rd Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon HECIS building - 12 Stewart St, Sth Windsor Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon Claremont Meadows Community Centre 170 Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows. Thursdays 10am - 12 noon Playgroups do not run during school holidays No cost to attend. Gold coin donation is appreciated
Play Partners Supported Playgroup
For families of children with additional needs Bungarrabee Centre, 48-50 Oaklands Rd, Hazelbrook Fridays 9.30-11.30am Free Contact Ruby at Connect on 4758 9966
Parent Education Sessions
A regular workshop for parents covering a range of topics related to parenting a child with a disability Lifestart Nepean 8-10 Carinya Rd, St Marys Thursday afternoons 1pm - 2.30pm on a fortnightly basis. Usually weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 of term. $2 donation is appreciated Childcare provided, bookings essential please phone 9623-2100
KU Starting Points Family Program
Early Intervention and family support. Through supported playgroups and home visits for families who have a child 0- school age with a disability or developmental delay and live in Penrith LGA. Play Programs at Surveyors Creek Community Centre, Glenmore Park and Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre, Kingswood Glenmore Park, Wednesday 9.30- 12.00 Kingswood, Thursday 9.30-12.00 Gold Coin Donation Contact Bernadette Mitchell 042-838-0031