• Identification of a child with a disability or difficulty in learning or behaviour by personnel in the childhood setting (this may include the home, community or an early childhood service).
• Personnel in the early childhood setting inform the family of the transition process. This may be part of the individual family service plan.
• Family advised they may nominate or request an advocate, interpreter or support service as appropriate.
• Family or personnel in the early childhood service initiate the establishment of the early learning support team. Members should include family and advocate (if desired) and key early childhood personnel. The team coordinator is nominated.