How the Queensland government’s refusal to sign the program leaves families in limbo

The Queensland government says its refusal to sign up to a new program for autistic children is in support of families, despite calls from across the sector to provide certainty for vulnerable kids removed from the NDIS.

The first phase of Thriving Kids, a new system for children under nine with developmental delays or autism and low-to-moderate support needs, will launch on Thursday.

The federal government says the NDIS alternative will initially include foundational supports, a digital resource hub, and national helplines to...