What are developmental milestones in Australia?

In Australia, developmental milestones are tracked to support children’s health, school readiness, and lifelong learning. These milestones cover domains such as communication, movement, thinking, and social skills. The health system provides parents with resources such as the Blue Book (Personal Health Record) in NSW, which includes age-based checks from birth to school.

Early intervention services, including speech therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioural therapy, are available for children showing delays. Importantly, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds therapy and supports for children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping families access care without delay.

Australian developmental milestone guidelines emphasise that while each child grows at their own pace, early support makes a lasting difference.

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