Department of Health
On 2 September 2025, the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler, referred an inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability.
Thriving Kids will focus on improved identification and support for children under 8 with mild to moderate need with developmental concerns and disability through a national system of supports. The program will be delivered by scaling and building on existing mainstream and community services that can better support families and children in settings they already are connected to. Children with permanent and significant disability will continue to be supported through the NDIS.
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