There is a lot shifting in the disability support landscape right now. Thriving Kids is coming in October, reshaping how some children access early intervention. And a landmark report has just highlighted how deeply First Nations people with disability are being failed when systems have gaps — spending extended time in remand without convictions, without appropriate healthcare, without adequate support.
These two things are not unrelated. What they share is a picture of what happens when people fall between programs — too young for one pathway, too old for another, or simply not seen by the systems meant to serve them.
At Care For Welfare, we work with a small number of families at a time, in homes and schools and communities, with one consistent therapist. We cannot fix systemic gaps. But we can show up reliably, know each person well, and make sure the support we provide is genuinely connected to what matters in someone’s life — not just what a funding category allows.
For families navigating these changes, the most important thing right now may be staying informed and asking questions of your support coordinator or NDIS planner about how upcoming changes affect your child’s current arrangements.
General information only. Not personal advice. Speak with your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or allied health provider for advice specific to your situation.
What has felt most confusing or uncertain for your family as the NDIS continues to change?
