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Published 28 August 2026Reviewed 11 September 2026
What we know about Victorian rollout sequencing
Governments have confirmed a staged Victorian rollout from October 2026, with services expanding through to January 2028. Here is what families, referrers and providers can confidently plan around.
Read full updatePublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 11 September 2026
How Thriving Kids is expected to interact with NDIS supports for children
Thriving Kids will grow alongside the NDIS before access changes begin in 2028. Here is the current government position for children with developmental delay, autism and higher support needs.
Read full updatePublished 6 August 2026Reviewed 11 September 2026
Practical steps Victorian families can take now
Families do not need to wait for the full Thriving Kids rollout to ask for help. Victoria already has practical pathways through Maternal and Child Health, GPs, early childhood services and the NDIS early childhood approach.
Read full updatePublished 1 October 2026Reviewed 1 October 2026
Victoria's first 6 Thriving Kids allied health areas
Bendigo, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Loddon, Maribyrnong and Melton have been named as Victoria's first targeted allied health locations. Here is what families, referrers and providers should know.
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