THRIVING KIDS
$230.3 million over five years to implement South Australia’s commitments under the National Agreement on Foundational Supports to deliver the Thriving Kids program. This will support children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism who have low to moderate support needs, along with their families and carers.
$350.2 million
OVER FIVE YEARS
OUT OF HOME CARE RESOURCES
to support children and young people in care through ongoing service optimisation, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. The government is committed to supporting family‑based carers and increasing the number of children and young people being cared for in
a family-based environment.
GRANDPARENTS FOR GRANDCHILDREN
$340 000 over four years to increase the grant to Grandcarers SA to support grandparents and other informal carers to achieve positive outcomes for themselves and the children in their care through financial assistance, support, information and advocacy.
CONNECTING FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARERS SA INC. – ADDITIONAL FUNDING
$120 000 over two years to Connecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA Inc., the peak representative body for foster and kinship carers across South Australia, to provide additional assistance for the carer peer support program.