Changes ahead for NDIS with new program for some children with autism.
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Posted inSpecial Events
STEPS ball brings the winter magic
The annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball brought the Sunshine Coast community together for a night of generosity that raised $310,000 for STEPS Pathways College to support young people with disability and autism to […]
Posted inArts
Enter the Sensory Bus Art Wrap competition!
Calling members of the South Australian autistic community! The Office for Autism is looking for designs for the outside of its new mobile sensory bus – and entries are now […]
Posted inEducation
Short course in autism for early childhood educators
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) and the ECEC Professional Learning program have partnered to launch a short online microskill course in supporting autistic children. The course is fee-free and designed for […]
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STEPS names Melissa Doyle as Pathways College Ambassador
STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador. In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Making breast screening accessible for autistic women
Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with BreastScreen NSW, South Western Sydney, to address low breast screening rates among autistic women and those with intellectual disabilities. It comes after Aspect Autism […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Australia’s first pregnancy hub for autistic people launches
Autistic people are often missing from conversations about pregnancy and parenthood – but the launch of a new hub aims to put them front and centre. Peak body Aspect (Autism […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
Posted inNDIS
Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]
Posted inNews
Half of Australians have limited understanding of autism
New research conducted by YouGov reveals that only 50 per cent of Australians believe they have a good understanding of autism. A further 33 per cent are unsure how to respond if someone […]
Posted inEducation
Aspect opens new autism school in Sydney
A new purpose-built, autism-specific primary school in Sydney’s growing north-west promises a tailored learning environment for students on the spectrum. The Aspect Hills Shire School will cater for up to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Roadmap to better health for people with autism
It’s well documented that people with autism face challenges in accessing healthcare. Things like the sensory environment of a doctor’s waiting room, difficulty identifying and reporting on symptoms and feelings […]