Model revealed for Thriving Kids, the NDIS alternative for some children with developmental delay or autism

The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by ...
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‘NDIS isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline’: Parents hit back at autism funding plan

Dr Kristyn Sommer first learnt she might be autistic in her late 20s, about a year after the birth of her first child. The Gold Coast mother had self-diagnosed postpartum depression, but then a ...
Northern Territory News

NDIS hot spots revealed: Where Australia’s $9.2bn autism surge has hit the hardest

Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing as NDIS spending on the condition surges past $9bn a year – but parents of kids like Felix say it’s still a struggle to get adequate support. Taxpayer spending on ...
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NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed I-CAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...