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Back to EpisodesAutism stakeholders welcome new government commitment - but are perplexed they weren't consulted
Published 9 months ago
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The number of children being diagnosed with autism is rising, putting a heavy strain on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The government has responded, announcing a plan to divert children away from the NDIS to a new scheme called Thriving Kids. Parents and autism advocates say they were unaware of the strategy until it was made public.