EC Specialist category

NDIS plan managers with Early Childhood experience.

Compare registered NDIS plan managers with experience supporting young children and families. This page is designed to help parents, carers, and nominees find providers who understand early childhood plans, therapy-heavy budgets, and the day-to-day coordination that often comes with developmental delay and disability.

NDIS Primary Disability
86,465
participants on the NDIS with early childhood as their primary disability
Source: NDIS Quarterly Report, March 2026
43
Plan managersWith early childhood experience
12
With ratingsVerified Google reviews
4.4★
Average ratingAcross rated providers
100%
NDIS registeredAll on the public register

Early childhood disability and developmental delay are major pathways into the NDIS. As of March 2026, 123,864 participants have developmental delay as a reported condition — including global developmental delay — and 86,465 list it as their primary disability. That makes early childhood one of the most important specialist areas for families comparing plan managers.

Plan managers with early childhood experience are familiar with the Early Childhood Approach (ECA), therapy-heavy budgets, and the multiple providers families typically manage in the early years — speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, ABA, and early intervention programs. They understand that children's needs change quickly and can help families navigate plan reviews and provider changes.

Primary disability
86,465
NDIS participants with early childhood as their primary disability — March 2026
Reported condition
123,864
Participants who report early childhood as a condition (includes secondary)
Ranked providers

Top-rated Early Childhood plan managers.

Ranked by Google rating and review count. All providers are NDIS-registered.

1
Plan Hero Edgecliff, NSW

Empowering NDIS participants and their families to get the most from your NDIS funding, with live budget tracking via po

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
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2
KATOOMBA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE INCORPORATED NSW

Belong Blue Mountains is a locally-based community and neighbourhood services organsation working across the Blue Mounta

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.0 ★★★★ 30 reviews
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3
NOAHS ARK CENTRE OF SHOALHAVEN INC NSW

A community where every child belongs and is given every opportunity to thrive.

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
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4
AUSTRALIAN ABUSE FREE CARE NSW

Our Services Early intervention & Youth Development ACF provides early intervention services for children and young peop

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
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5
ABLE2 PTY LTD NSW

Able2 Blue Mountains is a registered NDIS provider offering neuro-affirming disability services such as support coordina

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.3 ★★★★ 11 reviews
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6
NEWIDAFE INCORPORATED NSW

Providing disability support services for over 25 years. Newidafe is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
3.8 ★★★★ 8 reviews
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7
JIGSAW KIDS THERAPY NSW

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), supported with developmental play based learning

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
3.0 ★★★ 8 reviews
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8
Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre Incorporated NSW
NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
5.0 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
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9
COOLABAROO NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE WA

Coolabaroo is focussed on supporting, encouraging empowerment and advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander c

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience WA
5.0 ★★★★★ 0 reviews
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10
QUEANBEYAN CHILDRENS SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP INC NSW

Treehouse supports children with developmental delay or disability up to the end of primary school in the Queanbeyan, AC

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
5.0 ★★★★★ 0 reviews
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11
River Care Pty Ltd VIC

Maribyrnong River Children’s Centre delivers inclusive early learning and care in the heart of vibrant Maribyrnong.

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience VIC
4.8 ★★★★★ 0 reviews
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12
Pathfinders Ltd NSW

Pathfinders is a not-for-profit offering social services for children, youth and families in the North West and Mid Nort

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
4.1 ★★★★ 0 reviews
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13
RAISING STARS CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN VIC
NDIS registered Early Childhood experience VIC
No rating yet
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14
AAY TAX NSW

All About You Plan Managed (AAY PM) offers NDIS Plan Management for both children (under 18) and adult (over 18) NDIS pa

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
No rating yet
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15
Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn ACT
NDIS registered Early Childhood experience ACT
No rating yet
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16
CARE & CARE PTY LTD VIC

Welcome to Care & Care, a registered service centre of the NDIS located across Australia.​ At Care & Care, we aim to pro

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience VIC
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17
Holistic Plan Management (HPM) QLD

Holistic Nursing Solutions (HNS) provides professional appointment based nursing services for people who live in the com

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience QLD
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18
Support Options VIC

Established in 2017, ConneXtions is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation that provides disability support services

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience VIC
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19
CONVENIENT CARE SERVICES PTY LTD NSW

Trusted residential care in Campbelltown, Sydney providing 24/7 support, daily living assistance, and a safe, nurturing

NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
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20
Monaro Community First NSW
NDIS registered Early Childhood experience NSW
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What to look for

Choosing the right early childhood plan manager.

  • Experience with the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (under-9 supports)
  • Familiar with therapy provider invoicing — speech, OT, physio, ABA
  • Understands Improved Daily Activities for early intervention programs
  • Accessible to working parents — online portal, email, phone
  • Experience supporting families through first NDIS plans and reviews
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

At what age can a child access NDIS plan management? +

Children can access the NDIS from birth. Under the Early Childhood Approach, children under 9 with developmental delay or disability may receive support, and plan management can be included in an eligible child's NDIS plan to help families manage invoices and budgets.

How does plan management help families of young children? +

Early childhood plans often involve several therapy providers and frequent invoices. A plan manager can pay invoices, track spending, and help families stay on top of budgets, which can reduce paperwork and make the plan easier to manage day to day.

What's the difference between plan management and the Early Childhood Approach? +

The Early Childhood Approach is the pathway through which younger children access NDIS support. Plan management is a separate support within an NDIS plan that helps with the financial administration of funded services.

What should families look for in an early childhood plan manager? +

Many families compare providers based on responsiveness, experience with therapy-heavy plans, clarity of communication, portal access, and how well the provider supports parents, carers, or nominees who manage the plan on a child's behalf.

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