The kids being kicked off the NDIS
November 11, 2025
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The kids being kicked off the NDIS
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<p>As the year winds to an end, kids with autism and developmental delay face an uncertain future.</p> <p>Back in August, the government revealed plans to kick them off the NDIS – announcing a new scheme called <em>Thriving Kids</em>, set to kick off next year.</p> <p>The health minister, Mark Butler, said it would give kids better support – and go some way towards curbing the billions being spent on the NDIS.</p> <p>But months on, the government still hasn’t reached a deal with the states on how the scheme will be funded – despite threatening to withhold their hospital funding until they agree.</p> <p>Today, journalist Rick Morton on the fight over the future of <em>Thriving Kids</em> – and what the government is really doing to the NDIS.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Journalist Rick Morton </p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>AAP Image/Mick Tsikas</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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