Many parents have asked what the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids / No Child Left Behind report could mean for families. Kids First founder, Sonja Walker, recently reviewed the 80,000-word document released in early February 2026 and below are some of the key...
NDIS check-in calls often arrive in the middle of real life – between school drop-off, therapy appointments, work, and everything else you are juggling. You might answer the phone expecting a brief, routine conversation, only to realise the discussion feels more...
If you’re a parent of a child who receives support through the NDIS, you’ve probably heard about the introduction of the new Impairment Notice system, which began on 1 January 2025. This change will impact both new and existing participants, and understandably, it’s...
As allied health therapists working with children through the NDIS, the Kids First team knows that many families with young children, especially those accessing the NDIS through the Early Childhood Approach, are feeling uncertain about the changes that took effect on...
If your child has is undergoing assessment for autism, you might be wondering what financial support is available to help with the process. The good news is that recent changes to Medicare mean families can now access more affordable support for autism assessments and...
At Kids First Children’s Services, we understand that seeing your child face developmental challenges can be scary and overwhelming. The good news is there’s help available! The NDIS Early Childhood Intervention pathway offers support to young children...
