DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
Developmental Education is an NDIS-funded, allied health service that helps build functional life skills, independence, and confidence, using customised, evidence-based strategies tailored to each person's goals.
A Developmental Educator (DE) works in partnership with people living with disability to co-design supports that build meaningful, achievable goals and capacity for independence and decision-making. This isn't a one-size-fits-all model. It's collaborative, individualised, and grounded in respect. At its core, Developmental Education is about empowering people to live the life they choose.
This may include
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Individual and group therapy sessions
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Assessments / Reports
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Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
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Functional Behavioural Assessment (FBA)
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Sensory Profile 2
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Vineland-3
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ABAS-3
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PEDI-CAT
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Other standardised assessments. Please reach out for more info.
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Resource development
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Stakeholder collaboration
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Parent, carer and family support and training
Developmental Education is offered in the following locations and settings
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Farm-Based (Indoor & Outdoor, Whitsundays)
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Nature-Based (Whitsundays & Brisbane)
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Mobile (Whitsundays & Brisbane)
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Telehealth (Australia-wide)
Some common goals for Developmental Education may include
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Mindfulness
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Communication Skills
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Social Skills.
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Emotional Regulation Skills
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Executive Functioning Skills
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Daily Living and Life skills
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Community Access Skills
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Sensory Awareness
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Goal setting
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Life Stage Planning and Transitions
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Employment Skills
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Disability Advocacy
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Self-Care & Personal Hygiene Skills
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Access, Education and Capacity Building
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NDIS pre-planning, goal setting and reviews
Equine & Animal-Assisted Therapy is available as an optional setting for those who'd like it.
This is entirely optional and not necessary to access this service.
