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Thriving Kids is providing supports to families and their children aged 8 and under with developmental delay or autism, and low to moderate support needs.

Child development

Learn about child development and how nurturing relationships, play and stimulating environments support development.

Tracking development at different ages

Learn what to expect at different ages and when extra support might be helpful.

Developmental concerns

Developmental concerns come up when young children are slower to develop physical, emotional, social, communication or thinking skills than expected.

National Phoneline
Expert advice on child development and behaviour from maternal and child health nurses. Call 1800 882 436, 7 days, 7 am-midnight (AET).

Thriving Kids Autism Helpline
Information and advice for families with autistic children, or children undergoing or waiting for autism assessment. Call 1300 654 789, Monday-Friday, 8 am-7 pm (Australia wide).

Autism, ADHD & disability information

If your child has disability or ADHD or is autistic, these resources can help you support your child's development, learning and wellbeing.

This Thriving Kids Information and Resources Hub received grant funding from the Australian Government.

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