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DRMC communique – 7 November 2025
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 7 November 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Thriving Kids Advisory Group Communique – November 2025
This communique is published following each meeting of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group. It summarises the meeting discussions and outcomes.
NDIS Commission Statement of Intent
NDIS Commission Statement of Intent replying to the Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Thriving Kids – Fact sheet
Thriving Kids will focus on identifying developmental concerns earlier and establishing a national system of supports for children aged 8 and under with mild to moderate developmental delay and autism, and their families.
Thriving Kids - Questions and Answers
The Thriving Kids program will help children under 8 with developmental needs get support earlier, using local services, starting from July 2026. Kids with higher needs will still get help through the NDIS.
Statement of Expectations for the NDIS Commission
Ministerial Statement of Expectations for the NDIS Commission.
National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee meeting updates – 2025
Meeting updates from the National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee for 2025.
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Operational Guidelines
These guidelines provide detailed guidance on how the National Disability Advocacy Program is delivered. The guidelines outline the expectations, processes, and responsibilities for service providers, and support consistent and effective implementation of the program.
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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Ngroo Connected Beginnings
Members of the Ngroo Connected Beginnings team in western Sydney describe what works well to support young children with developmental concerns, delays and disabilities, and their families.
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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – An overview for families
An introduction to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention for families with young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability.
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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Mulungu Connected Beginnings
Members of the Mulungu Connected Beginnings team in north Queensland describe what works well to support young children with developmental concerns, delays and disabilities, and their families.
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The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – An overview for practitioners
An introduction to the National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention for those working with young children with developmental concerns, delay or disability.
Thriving Kids Advisory Group communique – September 2025
This communique is published following each meeting of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group. It summarises the meeting discussions and outcomes.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Theory of change infographic
This infographic gives a visual overview of the theory of change that underpins the framework's approach.
The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention – Theory of change background paper
The theory of change model explains that by using the framework’s principles and practices, early childhood intervention and other services can help children with developmental concerns, delays, or disabilities – and their families – do well in their early years.
Thriving Kids Advisory Group – Terms of Reference
This document contains the Terms of Reference for the Thriving Kids Advisory Group.
Final Evaluation Report: Curriculum Development Project
The Final Evaluation Report of the Curriculum Development in Intellectual Disability Health Project (CDP) presents the evaluation findings for the CDP from March 2021 to June 2025.
NDIS Reform Advisory Committee Meeting Summary – 19 September 2025
This meeting summary is for the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee held on the 19 September 2025.
Diagnosis and treatment for complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Fact sheet
A summary of the Medicare services available for the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health assessment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health assessment for eligible disabilities – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of an eligible disability.
Medicare services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Frequently asked questions
This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism)
Referral pathway for allied health treatment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)
Medicare services for eligible disabilities – Frequently asked questions
This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment requirements for a specified list of disabilities
Referral pathway for allied health treatment for eligible disabilities – Flowchart
A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of an eligible disability
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