Membership

To join Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW Chapter), click here to download an application form

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Why should I join Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA)?

As a member of ECIA you have the Chance to Make a Difference. ECIA provides a voice for issues that affect young children with disabilities and delays and their families through information, education and advocacy.

In addition, you will enjoy the benefits of:

• ECIA Magazine – receive an information-packed members' magazine
  


• National Newsletter Updates – share what is happening in Early Childhood Intervention in other States and Territories around Australia
  


• Conferences – substantial discounts on State and National ECIA Conferences
  


• Sponsorships – entitlement to apply for sponsorship to attend various Conferences
  


• Sharing of Skills and Expertise – involvement in ECIA is an opportunity for members to share their knowledge, skills and expertise with others
  


• Professional and Family Development Opportunities – periodic educational activities may include forums, family camps, seminars, guest speakers
  


• Keeping Current – access to publications & resources such as E-edition (ECIA’s electronic newsletter), Fact Sheets, copies of journal articles, etc.
  


• ECI Awareness Week – participate in activities designed to promote awareness of Early Childhood Intervention through the national Kites for Kids annual campaign
  


• Networking Opportunities – ready contact with other professionals and family members who are involved in the early childhood intervention field
  


• Mentorship – the opportunity to either provide or receive mentoring to/from other like-minded people in the field
  


• Voting Rights – entitlement to vote on issues pertaining to the administration and management of ECIA
  


• Tax Deduction – ECIA professional membership can be claimed as a work-related tax deduction each year
  

Early Childhood Intervention Australia is for

• Individuals working in the field of early childhood intervention.
  
• Parents and families of young children with a disablity or developmental delay.

• Students enrolled in a course relevant to the field
  
• Others interested in early childhood intervention.