Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; NDIS alternative Thriving Kids program begins
Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning, Nick Visser here to pick up the blog. Let’s get into Thursday. From today, children under nine years old with mild developmental delays and autism can access early intervention services through a program called Thriving Kids , which is administered by state and territory governments. The change…
Government program Thriving Kids begins, shifting focus from NDIS
Australia's news continues live – here are the breaking updates. Our correspondent Nick Visser brings you the latest on Thursday's developments. Yesterday, the Albanese government announced a new initiative called Thriving Kids, which will begin providing early intervention services to children under nine years old with mild developmental delays and autism.
The program is set to gradually replace the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for these children, fully replacing the NDIS by 2028. Unlike the NDIS, Thriving Kids does not require a formal diagnosis, which could expedite services and save families money. Health Minister Mark Butler assured parents that there will be no interruption in government support during the transition.
However, Queensland remains the only Australian state not participating in the Thriving Kids program, leaving families in uncertainty as the first phase of the NDIS replacement scheme begins. For more information, continue reading below.
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