New education initiative to support Indigenous students on the autism spectrum

Aspect has received funding under the NSW Government’s Disability Advocacy Futures Program (DAFP) to develop culturally responsive education resources for Aboriginal students on the autism spectrum.

Landmark autism education initiative launches at NSW Parliament House

Aspect launches its first Community of Practice for educators at NSW Parliament House, hosted by Mr Greg Warren MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Early Learning.

Autism-friendly practices at the heart of The Assembly Season 2

Aspect Autism Friendly and Bus Stop Films support Autistic journalism students to thrive both on and off camera.

Aspect welcomes new initiative to permit noise-cancelling headphones during airport screening

“A small change with a big impact for Autistic travellers” says Dr Tom Tutton, Aspect Autism Friendly.

Statement of support to our community regarding the announcement linking autism and paracetamol

We note the announcement made in the U.S. today linking autism to the use of acetaminophen (referred to as paracetamol in Australia) during pregnancy and suggesting that folinic acid could ‘cure’ or ‘treat’ autism.

Autism-specific learning collaborative celebrates three years of impact

Australian-first program delivers measurable gains in student learning and teacher capability.

Victoria University and Aspect extend partnership to expand opportunities for Autistic adults and students

Victoria University and Aspect are boosting the disability services workforce, improving the lives of Autistic adults and removing barriers to education success for neurodiverse students.

Have your say: Review of the Disability Discrimination Act

The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) – a critical piece of legislation that protects the rights of people with disability, including Autistic people.

Aspect response to the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids announcement

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) welcomes the Government’s announcement to strengthen early supports for children and families through the proposed Thriving Kids program.

Aspect launches Australia’s first pregnancy and parenthood hub for Autistic people

Aspect has launched a first-of-its-kind online resource to support Autistic people during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Aspect and BreastScreen NSW partner to make breast screening more accessible for Autistic women

Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with BreastScreen NSW to improve breast screening accessibility for Autistic women, who currently have significantly lower screening rates than the general population, despite the life-saving importance of early detection.

Response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments about autism

As an organisation dedicated to working alongside Autistic people to create inclusive communities and support individuals to live their best lives, on their own terms, Aspect is deeply concerned by recent public statements made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that perpetuate harmful and outdated views about autism.