MCM is a registered NDIS provider delivering early childhood intervention services throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria for more than 25 years.
Families in Geelong who require ECIS support can now access face-to-face support in addition to telepractice services.
Millie is an experienced occupational therapist who has been with MCM since 2018, and she’s now based in Geelong.
MCM ECIS provides therapy-based services to children with developmental delay and disability up to age 7, using the key worker model.
MCM believes that strong, safe relationships are what matter the most.
Its occupational therapists (OTs) help your child maximise their independence.
The team works with you to improve your child’s ability to perform everyday tasks, like going to the toilet, playing with friends, getting dressed, and managing big feelings.
OTs can also prescribe assistive technology to help your child access and participate in their community.
“I worked for MCM for five years, before having eight months off after moving to Torquay,” Millie said.
“I will be returning to start up ECIS for MCM in Geelong.
“I love working with young children and families. Zero to seven years old is when children learn the most, and I feel that early intervention is really important in making an impact in supporting children to develop their skills during that age.
“I also enjoy getting to work with the family, caregivers, and their external supports to support them to understand the child’s needs and set them up with support before starting school.
“I love being a key worker, as we get to work with the whole child, on all of their goals, and being able to support them with all of their needs, not limited to just OT.
“The NDIS and the disability system can be confusing and scary, and I enjoy being able to support families to understand this process and support them through the transition of entering the NDIS world.”
As a key worker, Millie can:
Assist in building skills to best support your child;
Collaborate with other therapists and professionals;
Add therapy techniques into a child and family’s daily routines;
Be responsive to family needs;
Support you to understand your NDIS plan;
Help prioritise goals; and
Implement strategies to assist in meeting a child’s goals.
Millie is available for face-to-face support for local Geelong families, and telepractice
support for families outside Geelong.
One client said its MCM key worker was really helpful and answered all of their concerns.
“She also helps us to connect with all the help and support we need and my son loves her because he always feels that they were playing during the appointment,” they said.
Another said they “strongly appreciate the service from MCM and especially my key worker”.
“My key worker is fantastic and very helpful. I appreciate her service. She is very easy-going with my son and my family.”
For more information about the MCM ECIS, call 1800 343 287 or visit mcm.org.au.
