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RARE PHOTOS: Thriving kids aims to mainstream disability support | Rare Historical Photos

Schools and parents will have a greater role in disability support under the Thriving Kids program. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Families, schools and early learning providers will bear greater responsibility for caring for children with developmental delays and mild autism in a major shake-up of Australia's disability support system.

The $4 billion Thriving Kids program aims to help reduce the soaring price tag of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is projected to cost $46 billion this financial year.

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