By Rachel Eddie

Topic: Children's Health

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 6:14am

The Thriving Kids program starts in October.

In short:

Thriving Kids helps kids with mild developmental delays or autism.

Only kids with high support needs stay with NDIS.

Thriving Kids is funded by Victoria and the federal government.

All kids get two extra checks for developmental delays.

Minister Lizzie Blandthorn reviews kids' health visits.

The green book is now digital on the Service Victoria app.

Victoria and the Commonwealth agreed to start Thriving Kids in October.

Thriving Kids is for kids under 8 with mild developmental delays or autism.

Politicians discuss a bill to cut NDIS funding.

Kids with high support needs stay with NDIS.

The Senate discusses a bill to cut NDIS funding.

All kids get two extra assessments before kindergarten and school.

Thriving Kids provides necessary support.

Victoria offers a digital 'green book' for new parents.

The government hires more health professionals and support workers.

The $874.3 million agreement details are not final.

Victoria invested $514 million, the Commonwealth $360 million.

Minister Blandthorn says all kids will benefit from Thriving Kids.

NDIS plans may look different from Thriving Kids services.

Families want easier, more efficient support.

Some kids need a little support, others need ongoing help.

The Victorian Liberals pledge $156 million to help neurodiverse kids.

Shadow Minister Brad Rowswell offers a $500 subsidy for specialist appointments.

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