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Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids… then what?

What happens when a child is no longer eligible for the NDIS, but has also aged out of the new Thriving Kids program? For families already navigating a complex support system, the transition could create another difficult gap. So what should happen next? Read More

Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out

The NDIS is changing, but there is still a lot we don't know. New eligibility rules, stricter requirements around treatment and automated assessments could reshape the scheme from 2028. The big question is how those changes will work for people whose circumstances do not fit neatly into a standardised system. Read More

Thriving Kids will start in October. But will the new support system be ready when families need it?

One of the programs being developed as part of the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme cuts is Thriving Kids. It is meant to support children with developmental delay and autism with low to moderate support needs, but the system is still being built. With a launch date set for October, some parents fear their children could lose existing support without knowing if replace it. Read More
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