On 28 July 2010, the Australian Government announced $122 million in funding over four years for eligible children up to fifteen years of age with disabilities that affect their development.
From 1 July 2011, eligible children diagnosed with a number of specific disabilities, including Down syndrome, will have access to funding and Medicare rebates under the Better Start Early Intervention for Children with Disability initiative.
More information is available from the FAHCSIA website, under these headings:
What are the components of this initiative?
Support for families with young children
Support for families with older children
When will funding be available?
Further information
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