The Australian government has announced a new programme called Thriving Kids, which will transfer children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to state-run services.
Launching in October, the initiative will be delivered in partnership with states and territories. It is designed to provide early intervention for children with less severe needs, freeing up resources within the NDIS for those with more significant disabilities.
Further details on how families will transition to the new programme are expected to be released in the coming months.
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