Mark Butler ‘frustrated’ Qld hasn’t signed onto Thriving Kids, days out from launch | ABC NEWS
Health Minister Mark Butler said he was ‘frustrated’ with the Queensland state government over its refusal to sign up for the Thriving Kids program a week before its launch.
The NDIS alternative was established for children under nine with developmental delay or autism who have “low to moderate” support needs.
A Queensland government spokesperson told the ABC the state was concerned the Commonwealth was walking away from vulnerable Australians, without providing long-term funding support.
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