Reviewing the evidence on the effectiveness of early childhood intervention

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.

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