How much does an autism assessment cost in Australia, and is there a Medicare rebate?
Public vs private, Medicare items, and keeping costs down.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
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Australia: NDIS and Thriving Kids
The NDIS, Thriving Kids, assessments and school support for autistic children in Australia.
19 articles
What do the Autism CRC national guidelines recommend for supporting autistic children?
Guiding principles and what they mean in practice.
1 min read · Ages 0 to 12 (Australia)
What adjustments must schools make under the Disability Standards for Education?
What the Standards require, with examples for autistic students.
1 min read · School age (Australia)
How can early childhood educators support autistic children?
Routines, play, communication and transitions in early learning.
1 min read · Birth to 5
How do early childhood teachers work with families during Thriving Kids and NDIS changes?
Thriving Kids basics, and talking with families about concerns.
1 min read · Birth to 8 (Australia)
What is early intervention for autism in Australia?
What good early support looks like, and where to find it.
2 min read · Under 7 (Australia)
How do Australian schools and services choose edtech and apps?
Who decides, privacy checks and ST4S, and making the case.
1 min read · Schools and services (Australia)
How do early childhood teachers include autistic children under the EYLF?
Linking EYLF V2.0 to everyday inclusion and planning.
1 min read · Birth to 5 (Australia)
How do I write an individual learning plan for an autistic student?
What goes in, how to write goals, and involving families.
1 min read · School age
What is Australia's National Autism Strategy?
The four outcome areas and the first action plan.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
What is the NCCD, and what do the levels of adjustment mean?
Four levels, four categories and the 10-week rule.
1 min read · School age (Australia)
How do I apply to the NDIS for my autistic child?
Steps, evidence, and what happens after you apply.
1 min read · All ages (Australia)
Can the NDIS pay for apps like visual schedules? Low-cost assistive technology explained
Apps, tablets, and the $1,500 low-cost threshold.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
Can my autistic child get NDIS funding?
Eligibility, autism levels, and what's changing.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
What are NDIS capacity building supports for autistic children?
What capacity building means and what it can fund.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
What changed for autistic children in the NDIS in 2026?
Thriving Kids, new planning, and what the NDIS funds.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
What is the NDIS early childhood approach?
Who it's for, and what early childhood partners do.
2 min read · Under 9 (Australia)
How can OTs recommend apps through NDIS low-cost assistive technology?
Linking apps to goals, trials, and clear recommendations.
1 min read · For occupational therapists (Australia)
What is Thriving Kids, and how will it change autism support from October 2026?
Who it's for, what it offers, and what it means for the NDIS.
2 min read · Ages 8 and under (Australia)
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