'An outright lie': Minister challenges Butler on Thriving Kids rollout (opens original article in a new tab)

An expert claims the Thriving Kids program is being used as a political bargaining chip, with concerns over its state-based rollout and potential impact on disability services.

• A member of the Thriving Kids advisory panel expressed concerns about the program's rollout, stating that the state-based model deviates from the original plan.
• The program's implementation is seen as a potential bargaining chip in negotiations over hospital funding, with the federal government allegedly shifting costs to states.
• Queensland has not signed the deal, citing lack of information and unclear definitions for autism and developmental delay support needs.