What we do

How Next Step Community Works

The Program is delivered weekly for 45 minutes. We work on a school term basis; therefore, each program is conducted for 8 consecutive weeks, 4 Terms per year. Our groups are made up of 5-7 children depending on their needs. We operate the program across as many locations, as we have funding for each term.

PHASE 01

NEXT STEP PROGRAM
  • Child is introduced to Next Step Program and preliminary developmental goals set by family
  • Support is offered to assist in learning, physical development and social engagement
  • Child is monitored, and progress recorded (IEP) Individual Child Progress Report
  • Program coordinator engages with family to discuss transition
  • Support staff include occupational therapist, speech pathologist, or support worker

PHASE 02

MAINSTREAM PROGRAM
  • Program coordinator organizes mainstream class evaluation and begins to prepare support for transition
  • Family and child are supported through the process
  • Inclusion support coaches (ISC) are offered to assist
  • Child is monitored, and coaches report on child’s progress

PHASE 03

LOCALGRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SOCCER
  • Program coordinator engages in discussion about local football clubs
  • Coordinator provides family with options or supports family in planning
  • Child is now confidently understanding the concepts of football and enjoying their participation

PHASE 04

NEXT STEP PROGRAM
  • Child has developed a range of skills, knowledge, and awareness that enable them to explore a variety of new mainstream pathways.

NEXT STEP PARTICPANTS
CHILDREN AGED 3.5 – 9 YEARS ARE LIVING WITH:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 78%
Down Syndrome 12%
Cerebral Palsy 6%
Other neurological conditions 4%

How people find out about Next Step

Early Intervention Organisations​

Referral

Private Therapists NDIS CaseWorkers

Social Media Platforms

Phone Scam Alert!

Please be advised we have become aware of a scam where customers have been called by an individual claiming to be a representative of Next Step Foundation. During the call the customers have been asked to donate money or provide banking details. Next Step Foundation does not engage in cold calling as we have ethical fund-raising practices outside of the scope of cold calling.

Here’s what to do if you are affected:
If you receive one of these calls, please do not supply any of your banking details and immediately end the call.
If you have already received one of these calls and you have valuable information about this fraudulent activity, please contact us on:

Phone: +61 4 11 813 540
Email: [email protected]