What is a children's disability network team (CDNT)?

Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) are made up of staff who have expertise and experience in different disciplines. The team members work together to provide therapeutic services to children and young people who have complex needs arising from a disability.

The CDNTs are often called ‘interdisciplinary’ teams. This is just another way of saying that the team members work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for your child or young person.

The team members share information, decision-making, and goal setting. They have common policies and procedures, and they communicate with each other regularly to keep everyone up to date. They work with the child or young person and their family, who are all considered to be part of the team.

Together with the family, the CDNT creates a support plan called an Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP). See here for more information on IFSPs in this section. 

Each team provides therapeutic services for children and young people up to 18 years of age.