Developmental Readiness Australia (DRA)
Developmental Readiness Australia (DRA) is a national early childhood support initiative focused on strengthening developmental foundations in children aged 0–5 before learning challenges emerge.
DRA partners with childcare centres, kindergartens, and families to:
- Identify developmental needs early through structured observation
- Translate observation into practical developmental plans
- Strengthen communication and regulation
- Build educator capability
- Reduce long-term learning and behavioural risk
DRA bridges developmental science and everyday early childhood practice through practical tools, professional training, and in-room support.
Core Philosophy:
Early developmental gaps rarely stay small.
When unobserved or unsupported, they compound — affecting regulation, communication, confidence, learning, schooling and ultimately life.
While the Early Years Learning Framework provides strong outcome guidance, many services report needing greater support in translating these outcomes into structured developmental planning — particularly for children presenting with speech delays, regulation challenges, or sensory vulnerabilities.
Products & Services
Developmental Resource Packages
Subscription-based or purchase-based packages including:
- Printable activity plans
- Differentiated ability levels
- EYLF-compatible programming
- OWNA-ready templates
- Direct alignment with developmental observations
Domains Covered
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Language & Communication
- Social & Emotional Development
- Adaptive Skills
- Sensory Development
Professional Development & Training
Modules include:
- Play techniques for developmental strengthening
- Speech Ladder Program
- Augmentative communication
- Impulse control & self-regulation
- Additional needs support (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Chromosomal Conditions)
Delivery modes:
- In-service training days
- Online modules
- Workshop intensives
- Regional conferences
Developmental Support Services
Personalised child development guidance.
- Developmental screening
- Individual developmental plans
- In-room observation
- Online consultation
- Implementation coaching
- Weekly member Q&A sessions
- Devlopmental obeservations and plans
Parent Support:
- Parenting a neurodivergent child guidance
- Developmental interpretation
- Home strategy plans
- Online workshops
Business Model & Revenue Streams
Service Partnership Contracts Annual agreements with centres
Resource Subscription Model Monthly or annual access to developmental packs
Professional Development Fees Workshop and training delivery
Membership Model Access to Q&A sessions, resources, and support
Individual Family Consultations