Thriving Kids program starts Oct 1 but service questions remain unanswered
The Thriving Kids disability program begins October 1. It helps children with developmental delay or autism. But key questions remain unanswered.
The ACT's Thriving Kids program launches on 1 October, supporting children with developmental delay or autism with low-to-moderate needs. It makes support less dependent on a formal diagnosis and sits alongside the NDIS.
The roadmap leaves questions unanswered: which services are available, whether enough workers exist and how much funding will reach services. Minister Orr outlined a three-stage rollout to 2028.
Greens MLA Nuttall said the government is building the plane while it's taking off.
- October 1, 2026
- Program start date
- Up to 8 years old
- Target age group
- 2028
- Rollout completion
- 3
- Rollout stages
Why it mattersFamilies of children needing developmental support now have fewer answers. They want to know what help will be available when the program starts.
AustraliaACT families with young children facing developmental delays will face uncertainty about support services as the October launch date approaches.
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