Thriving Kids in Schools: Will it Work?
At its core, Thriving Kids is an ambitious plan by the Federal Government to: In Minister Mark Butler’s words, Thriving Kids represents the Federal Government’s…
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Thriving Kids Programs Part 3: Positive Partnerships
In his National Press Club Announcement of 20 August 2025, Minister Mark Butler name-checked some programs that might be scaled up and block-funded under Thriving…
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The Key Worker Model for young children with developmental delay or disability: does it actually improve child outcomes?
Almost always, children with developmental delays or disabilities need the support of more than one health professional. Health and education professionals should always work as…
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Unregistered allied health NDIS providers: Do not ignore the NDIS Practice Standards Review
Registered NDIS providers must meet the NDIS Practice Standards (Standards) to become and remain registered. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, with the help of…
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New NDIA Therapy Guideline: 11 things allied health NDIS providers should do now to check compliance
On 13 October 2025, the NDIA published their guideline on therapy supports (the Therapy Guideline). The Therapy Guideline outlines how the NDIA makes decisions about…
