The Thriving Kids Report: a roadmap for better support in ECEC and schools
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government today, makes recommendations aimed at addressing the needs of children and students under nine years of age with developmental delay or autism and low to moderate support needs, outside the NDIS scheme. The initiative is scheduled for roll out on 1 October 2026, with full implementation by 1 January 2028.
Unions should be part of both the co-design and review process to ensure that there is a platform for members to voice their concerns and provide feedback.
The IEU will continue to advocate for ongoing and meaningful consultation with our members during the development and implementation phases of the Thriving Kids model, to ensure that the design alleviates the workload burden on teachers, educators, and education support staff while achieving the aims of the initiative: better support for children, students and their families.
