Watch the birthday message from our CEO, Jaqui Borland
In 2026, Aspect marks 60 years of supporting Autistic people and their families. What began in 1966 as a small, parent-led school in Forestville has grown into one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers.
This page brings together key resources from our 60th anniversary year – including messages from across the organisation, a historical timeline and personal stories from the people who’ve shaped our journey.
Aspect’s story, then and now
Explore what 60 years of a different brilliant® means –from our beginnings as a parent-led school in 1966 to the work we do today across education, therapy, assessments, adult services and inclusion.
60 years of a different brilliant®
Captured through the key milestones that mark our journey.
Aspect at 60: Stories that shaped us
Meet the people behind Aspect’s journey – past parents, supporters, leaders and staff sharing reflections from across six decades of working alongside the Autistic community.