Update on other Reference Group meetings

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Reference Group members had 2 extra meetings outside of their usual meeting.

The first meeting was on 2 February 2026.

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At this meeting, the NDIA talked about the IAC’s advice for children with disability who need extra support.

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They talked about what early intervention supports children in the youth justice system need.

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Early intervention is when people get services and support as early as possible in their lives.

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This includes what supports children need to stop them from going back into the youth justice system.

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The second meeting was on 10 February 2026.

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At this meeting, the NDIA talked about their program on child protection services.

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Child protection services help children stay safe.

They can decide if a child: