EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 24 MIN
#88 Thriving Kids, NDIS, and the Future of Paediatric Therapy
from The Move. Talk. Thrive. Podcast · host Emily Mackie Speechie and Lizzy Dawson EP
In this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson explores the evolving landscape of early intervention in Australia, including the proposed Thriving Kids model and ongoing NDIS reforms. She breaks down what’s currently known, what remains uncertain, and how these changes may impact families, clinicians, and allied health providers.Lizzy discusses the shift toward earlier, community-based supports for children aged 0–8, potential changes to therapy delivery, and key concerns across the sector — including implementation clarity, service gaps, and the future of one-on-one therapy. She also shares practical ways clinicians can prepare through collaboration, advocacy, and upskilling.This episode offers clarity and guidance for professionals and families navigating one of the biggest shifts in early intervention services in recent years.Stay Connected with Move.Talk.ThriveFollow on Instagram → @movetalkthriveWatch full episodes → Move.Talk.Thrive YouTubeConnect with the HostsEmily MackieWebsite: www.emilymackie.com.auInstagram: @emilymackie.speechieLizzy DawsonWebsite: www.lizzydawson.com.auInstagram: @lizzydawson_
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In this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson explores the evolving landscape of early intervention in Australia, including the proposed Thriving Kids model and ongoing NDIS reforms. She breaks down what’s currently known, what remains uncertain, and how these changes may impact families, clinicians, and allied health providers.Lizzy discusses the shift toward earlier, community-based supports for children aged 0–8, potential changes to therapy delivery, and key concerns across the sector — including implementation clarity, service gaps, and the future of one-on-one therapy. She also shares practical ways clinicians can prepare through collaboration, advocacy, and upskilling.This episode offers clarity and guidance for professionals and families navigating one of the biggest shifts in early intervention services in recent years.Stay Connected with Move.Talk.ThriveFollow on Instagram → @movetalkthriveWatch full episodes → Move.Talk.Thrive YouTubeConnect with the HostsEmily MackieWebsite: www.emilymackie.com.auInstagram: @emilymackie.speechieLizzy DawsonWebsite: www.lizzydawson.com.auInstagram: @lizzydawson_
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