Half of Australians admit limited autism understanding

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.

Aspect secures Phase 5 of the Positive Partnerships program

Aspect is proud to continue supporting educators and families through the next phase of the Positive Partnerships program.

Historic Ashford House restored as Aspect Treetop unveils new autism-informed learning spaces

Aspect Treetop School has officially unveiled the restored historic Ashford House alongside new outdoor learning and playground spaces, marking a major milestone for Autistic students and families in South Australia.

Mother’s Day: new study shows small shift helping mums of Autistic children feel less overwhelmed

New ARCAP research shows that a brief two-hour self-compassion workshop can significantly improve the mental wellbeing of parents of Autistic children, helping them feel less overwhelmed and reducing symptoms of depression in as little as two weeks.

From classroom to café, Autistic students build job-ready skills in Sydney CBD

Aspect students from the Central Coast School are operating a student-run coffee van in Sydney’s CBD, gaining real-world employment skills while highlighting the importance of creating inclusive pathways to work for Autistic young people.

Aspect response to National Press Club address from The Hon Mark Butler MP

Aspect has prepared a response to the National Press Club address from The Hon Mark Butler MP.

Disney’s THE LION KING to offer relaxed performance in Sydney

Aspect is proud to be partnering again with Disney Theatrical Group to offer a relaxed performance of THE LION KING at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday 29 August at 1:30pm.

One in four Australians believe Autistic people should adapt behaviour to fit into society

New independent YouGov research commissioned by Aspect has found that nearly one in four Australians (24%) expect Autistic people to adapt their behaviour in order to fit into society.

Educators share practical strategies for inclusive autism education at Aspect Community of Practice event

Aspect has hosted the second event in its Community of Practice (CoP) series, bringing together educators, researchers, policy leaders and people with lived experience to explore practical approaches to inclusive education for Autistic students.

Demand for autism-specific education in NSW set to surge, with waitlists projected to almost double by 2030

New analysis of enrolment demand across Aspect schools shows autism-specific education in NSW, and the associated teacher training required to deliver it, is under unprecedented pressure. Student waitlists are set to climb from almost 1,000 children today to more than 1,880 by 2030.

Aspect Western Sydney School to host open day at Richmond satellite classroom

Families are invited to explore a supportive and inclusive learning environment at Aspect Western Sydney School’s upcoming Open Day this March.

New autism-specific distance education program launches in South Australia

Aspect Treetop School is launching South Australia’s first autism-specific distance education program, providing a flexible, fully accredited learning option for Autistic students in Years 3–6 who may struggle with traditional school settings or live in regional and remote areas.