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To answer the community’s questions and concerns, Powerd Media sat down with Minister McAllister to discuss all things NDIS support assessments, Foundational Supports and Thriving Kids.

Read more: https://loom.ly/a4F1_X4

#NDIS #ThrivingKids #ICAN #FoundationalSupports
Text reading: NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister answers your questions. And a photo of Jenny McAllister a smiling woman with short hair in a red jacket and black shirt. Text reading: “The new (assessment) process is essentially built around a questionnaire that’s…more focused on people's capacities, and less dependent on the ability of the individual participant to obtain medical reports or advice.” NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister. And a photo of Jenny McAllister smiling and talking with two unnamed people. Text reading: “Disability advocates have spoken to me about the volume of change taking place in the system and the need to make sure that is staged…We’re initiating work to improve the quality of services that are offered ... to participants.” NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister. And a a photo of Jenny McAllister smiling and talking to a man in a gym. Text reading: “Children who are already on the scheme will continue to be on the scheme, subject to the usual eligibility reassessment.” NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister. And a a photo of Jenny McAllister wearing a black suit.
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
healthy-trajectory.bsky.social
Connected Care for Thriving Kids

Join a free webinar hosted by the National Child and Family Hubs Network on the vital role of Child and Family Hubs. Register now: mcri.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date: Tuesday 28 October
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm AEDT
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October 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
everyaustcounts.bsky.social
“Highly experienced professionals are being forced out... The system is collapsing in rural areas.”
Therapists, providers, & workers worry they’ll have to shut their doors.
📢 Full report: everyaustraliancounts.com.au/families-car...
#ProtectOurNDIS #EveryAustralianCounts #NDIS #ThrivingKids
A red and white graphic from Every Australian Counts features the heading “Results Are In: Thriving Kids Community Survey.” Below is a grey silhouette icon labelled “Survey Respondent” with a one-star rating out of five. The quote says: “Highly experienced professionals are being forced out… The system is collapsing in rural areas.”
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
heidilapaglia.bsky.social
[3/3] Billions are being pulled from the NDIS and sold back to us as “reform.”
Children don’t thrive when their supports are cut — they thrive when governments listen.
#SaveOurNDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityJustice #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Children and Young People with Disability Australia voices community concerns revealed in Thriving Kids survey.

Read more: powerd.media/news/childre...

Warning: The full story on the Powerd website contains discussion of suicide.

#NDIS #ThrivingKids #AusPol #FoundationalSupports
Text reading: Children and Young People with Disability Australia voices community concerns revealed in Thriving Kids survey. Over 1500 families of children and young people with disability have responded to a nationwide survey conducted by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), who sought feedback from the disability community after NDIS Minister Mark Butler announced the Thriving Kids initiative, back in August. And a photo of Skye Kakoschke Moore, a smiling person with dark glasses and long hair. Text on a light brown background reading: Only 4% of survey respondents felt the rollout of Thriving Kids could be completed sufficiently. Text on a light brown background reading: Three in four young people, parents and caregivers reported being worried, while one in two were scared or confused by the initiative. Text reading: “Families and young people are really concerned about a lack of choice and control and individualized supports. We know that one size fits all never works, and so no matter what is delivered through Thriving Kids, it's really important that those individual needs can be met.” And a photo of Skye Kakoschke Moore, a smiling person with dark glasses and long hair.
October 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
kelpieunicorns.bsky.social
Note to self and others in burnout: There are still a few hours to tell the government what you think about #ThrivingKids.

Even if it's just "Don't waste $2bil trying to socialise autistic kids into thriving neurotypical adults. It'll cost more in adverse adult outcomes."

#HarmCostsMore #Auspol
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
f5sanmateo.bsky.social
This work is also shaping the San Mateo County Child Care Blueprint, a community-driven plan to ensure that every child receives high-quality care and early learning.

Learn more in @kqednews.kqed.org: www.kqed.org/news/1205533...

#ChildhoodMatters #StrongFamilies #ThrivingKids #AffordableChildcare
Alameda County Is Giving Cash to Child Care Providers. Other Bay Area Counties Are Envious | KQED
In the Bay Area, where child care costs are among the highest in the nation, counties are seeking local funding solutions to support caregivers and the families who rely on them.
www.kqed.org
September 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
disabilityreview.bsky.social
The Spring 2025 Review delves into the recently announced NDIS reforms. What are the impacts when it comes to gender inequality? What are the downstream cost impacts? Check out the review. It's online and free from any paywalls. #auspol #NDIS #ThrivingKids #disabilityrights #cbr
disabilityreview.bsky.social Canberra Disability Review @disabilityreview.bsky.social · Sep 15
The Spring Edition of the Canberra Disability Review is out now. Looking at a range of issues from #NDIS changes to voluntary assisted dying and the impact of AI on inclusion. Go to advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/
September 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
dana-org.bsky.social
Have a say on #ThrivingKids - the government’s new supports plan for Autistic children and those with developmental delay.

Take CYDA’s survey today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThrivingKids
September 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Advocacy group calls for calm amid Thriving Kids concern.

Many in the autistic community remain angry and confused following the recent announcement of the Thriving Kids program.

Read more:
powerd.media/news/advocac...

#NDIS #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #Inklings #Autism #Autistic
A photo of Mark Butler in a dark suit and red tie, and the words: Many in the autistic community remain angry and confused following the recent announcement of the Thriving Kids program. Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Mark Butler, claims the move was made to ensure the NDIS remains financially sustainable. The Australian Autism Alliance took issue with the language used: “Policy must adopt a neurodiversity-affirming lens, in line with the National Autism Strategy.” A photo of Nicole Rogerson in a white shirt and dark suit jacket, and the words: Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) CEO, Nicole Rogerson, made a point of reassuring the autistic community. “ I know people are going to be nervous,” she says. “I’m all for judging governments when they do things wrong, but at this point in time, we don’t know enough to really judge it.” A grey tile with black writing: For Ms Rogerson claims that the Thriving Kids program is a great opportunity for those caring for, as well as living with, autism and developmental delays. It is worth noting that the Director of Autism Awareness Australia is Professor Andrew Whitehouse, one of the developers of the Inklings initiative. The Autism Awareness Australia CEO says the government must work closely with experts in the field of child development in order to produce a satisfactory program. “If you're going to make a big change, we need…to make sure what we end up designing is actually going to support those children the way they need.
September 4, 2025 at 5:57 AM
healthy-trajectory.bsky.social
CYDA has published a survey asking for people's thoughts on Thriving Kids. Follow the link to take the survey.
#thrivingkids #CYDA
What do you think about Thriving Kids? 🤔
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August 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
heidilapaglia.bsky.social
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I was interviewed by @9news.bsky.social about the @ausgov.bsky.social plan to push kids with so-called “mild” or “moderate” #Autism off the #NDIS into the new #ThrivingKids program.
'A betrayal of our children': NDIS autism changes slammed by parents, expert
www.9news.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
kate-eviva.bsky.social
If #ThrivingKids is an attempt to build better early intervention and development services it is a big step forward. However, to be productive it will need to keep up to date with treatments and be carefully monitored for #impact. #auspol
crikey.com.au Crikey @crikey.com.au · Aug 21
Opinion | The government's Thriving Kids replacement for the NDIS for kids with mild development delays is smart — but runs the same risks as the NDIS itself.
Labor rightly moves to curb NDIS growth — but, erm, what about defence spending?
www.crikey.com.au
August 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
heidilapaglia.bsky.social
#NDIS #ThrivingKids #DisabilityRights #UNCRPD #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs @ausgov.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social @australianlabor.bsky.social @greens.org.au
August 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
twinfold.bsky.social
How does this save money if kids are being shifted from one funded program to another @markbutlermp.bsky.social?

What happens when they turn 10? They still need support.

This is just a lot of smoke & mirrors to dress up removing support from children who need it. #auspol #NDIS #ThrivingKids
Children with autism to be diverted off NDIS under $2bn program announced by Albanese government
Access changes to the NDIS will begin from mid-2027 once the Thriving Kids program has been fully rolled out, Mark Butler says
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
metrounitedway.bsky.social
We're proud to support this innovative initiative elevating the quality of early childhood education and strengthening the community in Russell and beyond >> https://loom.ly/VhbIXsI

#UnitedIsTheWay #thrivingkids
Russell Child Care Collaborative: Empowering Educators and Building Stronger Communities – Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
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June 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
f5sanmateo.bsky.social
Read the full plan on our website! first5sanmateo.org/strategic-pl...

#ChildhoodMatters #StrongFamilies #ThrivingKids #SanMateoCounty
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2025-2030 At First 5 San Mateo County, our mission is to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families through strategic investments, community leadership, and effecti...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Read more about the plan and dive into the details at our website! first5sanmateo.org/strategic-pl...

#ChildhoodMatters #StrongFamilies #ThrivingKids #SanMateoCounty
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2025-2030 At First 5 San Mateo County, our mission is to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families through strategic investments, community leadership, and effecti...
first5sanmateo.org
May 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
davisliumd.bsky.social
gr8 points. many cultural societal issues RT @drclaire: Obesity: Disease? Condition? Should we care? @ThrivingKids

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January 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM