For children under six

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If you have any concerns about your child’s development or behaviour, your GP can now access quick, tailored advice from our child development specialists through DevPaed Connect. The new shared-care service helps GPs access specialist input within days, supporting early intervention while you wait for an assessment. DevPaed Connect is a GP-to-specialist service only (not for direct family contact) and does not replace a full referral if ongoing care is required.

Last updated 1 June 2026

For children under six

Does your child already have a diagnosis?

Is your child eligible for the NDIS?

What happens if I'm not eligible for NDIS?

Does your child have behaviour difficulties?

Does your child have speech and language difficulties?

Does your child have mealtime difficulties?

Is your child starting Prep next year?

Have you accessed your local community supports?

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Does your family require extra support (For example, relationship difficulties, financial challenges)?

For children under six

Does your child already have a diagnosis?

Is your child eligible for the NDIS?

What happens if I'm not eligible for NDIS?

Does your child have behaviour difficulties?

Does your child have speech and language difficulties?

Does your child have mealtime difficulties?

Is your child starting Prep next year?

Have you accessed your local community supports?

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Does your family require extra support (For example, relationship difficulties, financial challenges)?