You may have recently heard about Thriving Kids, a new Australian Government reform designed to improve how children with developmental difference, delay or disability are identified and supported early. Thriving Kids focuses on strengthening mainstream and community supports for children aged 8 and under, particularly those with low to moderate support needs, so families can access help earlier and closer to where they live.
Importantly, children with significant and permanent disability support needs will continue to be supported through the NDIS, and existing participants will not be removed without careful consideration, reassessment and transition planning. The first Thriving Kids services are expected to begin rolling out from 1 July 2026, ahead of broader NDIS changes planned from mid-2027.
As these reforms continue to evolve, having the right therapy evidence and a well-prepared plan remains critical to ensuring children receive the supports they need to thrive — whether within or alongside the NDIS.
More information can be found at: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/12/thriving-kids-program-parents-autism-spectrum
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