BUSHkids Annual Report 2022-23

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Annual Report 2022–23

3,422 Referrals received

Service Delivery Model During the year, consultations were undertaken to revisit BUSHkids’ Service Delivery Model, which is firmly grounded in our vision and our values. We are committed to a strong local footprint with practitioners based across regional, rural and remote Queensland. We have developed our delegated Allied Health Assistant model, utilising engaging family- centred practice and supplement ed with fly-in, fly-out and drive-in, drive-out services. Our evidence-based and evidence- informed services are family- centred, building parental capacity through a strengths-based, inclusive approach. Our services are inclusive, accessible and culturally safe. We aim to provide equitable services based on proportionate universalism

ECA – Early Childhood Approach As the NDIS Partner in the Community delivering the Early Childhood Approach (ECA), BUSHkids provides specialised supports and servicesfor children aged 0–9 with a disability and children younger than six with a disability or developmental delay. We promote development, wellbeing and community participation for kids with a developmental delay or concern, or a disability, Committed to supporting Queensland children reach their potential regardless of where they live. The passionate BUSHkids Early Childhood Approach Team has supported 5,279 children and their families. Our services are provided in Rockhampton, Emerald, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Cherbourg, Gympie, Maroochydore and Caloundra. Our transdisciplinary team of Allied Health professionals consisting of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants, dedicated to deliver the Early Support Program and offer much needed early supports using telepractice and face-to-face service modalities in regional and rural communities. Delivering short term early intervention, including bridging supports to children waiting for access to the NDIS, the Early Start Team completed 2,194 individual sessions to 1,339 children during the 2022-2023 reporting period to positively impact on the lives of children and families.

14,679 Total sessions delivered 3,076 Plans prepared for implementation

BUSHkids staff with the NDIA Community Engagement Team at a stand at the Regional Disability Expo in Bundaberg.

Collaboration and Engagement

Collaboration with the NDIS Community Engagement Team has seen BUSHkids

support a number of initiatives, including: four Regional Disability Expos across Queensland, six Overview and Access Information Sessions for Child Safety, Intensive Family Support and Family Support Services staff and stakeholders, and the Education and Care Sector to deliver better outcomes for participants, provide consistent communication and messaging of the Early Childhood Approach, improved stakeholder knowledge and understanding about the scheme and improved operational and resource efficiencies.

9,244 Telepractice sessions done 5,435 Face-to-face sessions held 2,194 Short-term EI

– providing universal services, targeted programs and clinical intervention.

We work collaboratively and develop capacity in the communities in which we work. Authentic relationships are prioritised and valued.

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