The Thriving Kids Advisory Group held its inaugural meeting in Melbourne on 30 September 2025, co-chaired by the Hon Mark Butler MP and Professor Frank Oberklaid AM from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
The Advisory Group includes experts from across the fields of paediatrics, child development, research, disability, child and family services, health care, those with lived experience, early education and schools and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Discussions focused on the design principles of the Thriving Kids program, reviewing existing frameworks and identifying opportunities to build on current programs. Advice from the Thriving Kids Advisory Group is expected by the end of 2025. Read the Thriving Kids Advisory Communique.
Thriving Kids is a national program commencing in July 2026 that will provide better support for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and disability, and low to moderate support needs. Learn more about Thriving Kids.