About Us

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Orana Early Childhood Intervention (OECI) is a community based not-for-profit organisation and a registered NDIS provider that supports babies and young children aged 0-11 with additional needs to improve their ability to participate in all environments.

Getting started on the journey ahead can be overwhelming, but at Orana Early Childhood Intervention we aim to streamline the process as much as possible and get the support you and your family need as soon as possible.

Whether you are unsure if your child has a delay or disability, have a recent diagnosis, are looking for services for your child or workshops for yourself, Orana Early Childhood Intervention can help.

Our services are varied and comprehensive, with no two families or plans alike.

We invite you to contact us at any time to see how Orana Early Childhood Intervention can benefit you and your family.

OECI is a Registered Provider for NDIS.

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Areas we service

OECI has been delivering services for over 35 years to children and families in Dubbo and surrounding areas. Currently OECI supports children in the outlying towns of:

  • Wellington

  • Narromine

  • Warren

  • Trangie

  • Gilgandra

  • Tottenham

  • Yeoval

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    Our Mission

    OECI is committed to family centred best practice principles for young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. This incorporates flexible, holistic and innovative models of service delivery and is achieved through working in partnership with families and community.

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    Our Vision

    For all young children with disabilities and developmental delays to be valued and included in their community. “ A chance for a happy life and an opportunity for learning are the rights of every child”.

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OECI Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

OECI is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at our Service, and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. OECI have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

At OECI strive to make all children feel welcome and informed of their rights and responsibilities in a manner they can understand and in which they can engage. We will advocate for children to be involved in decisions affecting their care and inclusion in their community.

OECI regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance, and as such is committed to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and to maintain safe and supportive physical and online environments for all children at OECI.