Victoria expands child development screenings to identify needs before school

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Victoria will offer free developmental delay screenings to all 3- and 4-year-olds before they start kindergarten and prep. The Thriving Kids program aims to identify children needing support, focusing on developmental milestones rather than specific diagnoses like autism or ADHD. This initiative expands existing maternal and child health checks, but its success hinges on ensuring access to timely support services for identified delays.


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