Half of Australians admit limited autism understanding

More than 700 Autistic students take part in Australia's largest autism-specific school sports carnival

More than 700 Autistic students came together for Australia’s largest autism-specific school sports carnival. The event highlights the importance of inclusive sport, as Aspect research shows many Autistic children and their families continue to face barriers accessing community sporting and recreational facilities.

New video helps Autistic visitors plan a more confident visit to Sovereign Hill

Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with Sovereign Hill to create a new Video Visual Story, featuring Aspect Autism Consultant Michael Theo, to help Autistic visitors feel more confident and prepared before their visit.

Aspect and Western Sydney University partner to grow autism workforce and support in Western Sydney

Aspect and Western Sydney University have partnered to strengthen the autism and allied health workforce, expand research collaboration and create more inclusive opportunities for Autistic people across Western Sydney.

New Australian study sheds light on the hidden experiences of Autistic fathers

Aspect research into the experiences of Autistic fathers has found that many feel overlooked by family support systems, highlighting the need for greater recognition and more inclusive support for Autistic dads and their families.

Educators come together to strengthen support for Autistic students in the classroom

Aspect’s Community of Practice will bring together educators, researchers, policy makers and people with lived experience to explore practical, evidence-informed strategies to better support Autistic students to participate, learn and thrive in the classroom.

New study finds accessibility barriers across everyday life are impacting the wellbeing of Autistic Australians

A new Aspect study has found that accessibility barriers across everyday services and settings are impacting the wellbeing and participation of Autistic Australians.

Education leader Kim Maksimovic appointed to head Aspect's growing Distance Education program

Aspect has appointed education leader Kim Maksimovic as Head of Distance Education to lead the continued growth of its specialist online learning program, which supports Autistic students across NSW and South Australia who are unable to regularly attend traditional school settings.

Aspect launches endowment fund to drive long-term returns for autism education

Aspect has launched the Aspect Impact Fund, a new endowment fund that will invest donor contributions to build a permanent capital base, with returns used to fund education scholarships for Autistic students.

New autism-specific Distance Education program launches in South Australia

Aspect Treetop School has launched South Australia’s first autism-specific Distance Education program, providing a flexible learning option for students in Years 3 to 6 who find attending school challenging or live too far from specialist education settings.

Blue Mountains education option helping Autistic students thrive in a mainstream school environment and beyond

A specialist education option in the Blue Mountains is helping Autistic students build confidence and participate in a mainstream school community.

Hunter-based hub helping Autistic students reconnect with learning from home

Based at Aspect Hunter School in Thornton, Aspect’s Distance Education Hub is helping Autistic students across NSW stay connected to learning when attending school isn’t possible.

Aspect to spearhead national initiative strengthening social connection and belonging for Autistic Australians

Aspect has been selected as the backbone organisation for the delivery of a major new national initiative under the Australian Government’s National Autism Strategy 2025–31, aimed at strengthening social connection, reducing isolation and building belonging for Autistic people, and their families and carers across Australia.