BUSHkids Annual Report | 2023-24

Annual Report • 2023–24

Funding

BUSHkids receives funding from a range of sources to deliver our programs across the state. Early childhood approach Services are delivered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Partner in the Community Program . Delivered in Rockhampton, Emerald, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Gympie, Maroochydore and Caloundra, these services target children younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with disability access the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes. Funding provided by Queensland Health and the Department of Education supports our allied health teams to deliver services in Warwick, Dalby, Bundaberg, Emerald and Mount Isa. The Department of Education also funds our eKindy pods. BUSHkids provides professional learning, and practice supports to eligible Kindergartens across the state under the Kindy Uplift program. Department of Social Services funds our Children and Parenting Support Services in Agnes Water, Kingaroy and Stanthorpe. Western Queensland Primary Health Network funds our work under the Healthy Outback Kids initiative in Cunnamulla and Boulia. We are operating in a rapidly evolving service environment . Under the NDIS review, significant changes are expected for delivery of NDIS services for young children. Next year will see the implementation of Foundational Supports , and BUSHkids is working with leaders and stakeholders to explore how this will impact supports and opportunities for children.

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