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Federal Government Unveils ‘Thriving Kids’ Program to Support Children with Developmental Delays
The $4 billion program will support tens of thousands of children under nine with developmental delays or autism without formal diagnoses, easing pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- On Tuesday at Parliament House, Canberra, Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler unveiled the $4 billion Thriving Kids program, funded jointly by the Albanese government and states and territories over five years.
- To address diagnostic delays and rising demand, officials designed Thriving Kids so families of children with developmental delays can get support without a formal diagnosis, easing pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- The scheme's design centers on a four-function model guiding delivery through early identification, time-limited supports, allied health professionals, equipment loan pools, and one 'key worker' for care coordination.
- Advocates warned of teething pains and potential waitlists as the taskforce signalled workforce challenges, while disability organisations flagged funding uncertainties and families, schools and early learning providers face more responsibility.
- Rollout timing starts from October this year with full operation by January 2028, and officials expect to finalise individual jurisdiction agreements by the end of this month after five months of consultations.
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Disability advocates raise concerns as Federal Government unveils 'Thriving Kids' initiative
The Federal Government has released the model for its "Thriving Kids" initiative. The program supports children with mild to moderate developmental delay or autism offering resources and skills to parents and services without a formal diagnosis. However, advocates are concerned about the logistics and strain it will add on parents and the education system.
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Children won’t need an autism diagnosis to use Thriving Kids scheme
Health Minister Mark Butler unveiled the model for Thriving Kids – which will help children with lower support needs outside the NDIS – to be mainly run through states and territories.
·Sydney, Australia
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