Action description:
In August 2022, the Minister for the NDIS announced funding for the Early Childhood Outreach Initiative (Outreach). Outreach will support young First Nations children aged 0-8 years with newly identified disability or emerging developmental concerns and their families, parents, carers and communities through targeted and culturally sensitive activities. Further consultation with key stakeholders will inform the design and activities under Outreach.
Outcome:
Outcome 04
Status:
New
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Outcomes by AEDC domains (developmentally vulnerable or at risk or on track)
Long term health and disability status
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Resourcing:
$15 million from 2022-23 to 2025-26, funded under the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program
Delivery timeframe:
Some services under Outreach are expected to commence mid 2023, with consultation expected mid-late 2023.
Agency:
Department of Social Services