Aspect warmly welcomes the release of Australia’s inaugural National Autism Strategy. This landmark initiative marks a significant step towards building a society where all Autistic individuals are supported and empowered to thrive.
Gold Coast Airport, in partnership with Aspect Autism Friendly, is enhancing inclusive air travel with a new accessibility initiative, expanding on its role as the first Australian airport to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.
Aspect's Adult Community Support center in Heatherton, VIC has recently undergone exciting renovations to enhance our facilities and better support our participants.
Air travel can be made more accessible and less overwhelming for Autistic individuals by reducing sensory overload, improving staff awareness and providing consistent support across the air travel industry.
Aspect's submission to the NSW Parliament inquiry into loneliness and social isolation emphasises that Autistic people are at high risk for loneliness and social isolation.
Aspect is making strides in sustainability, expanding solar power across multiple campuses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. New photovoltaic systems at six campuses are projected to cut electricity costs while reducing CO2 emissions.
Aspect partnered with Sydney Airport and Qantas to host a Familiarisation Tour, helping ten students from Aspect South East Sydney School practice the airport journey step by step. Students gained confidence navigating processes like check-in, security, and boarding.
This OT Week, we’re celebrating the remarkable contributions of Aspect’s occupational therapists (OTs), whose work is all about creating opportunities for people to live more meaningful lives.
Aspect joins in celebrating Wear It Purple day, to foster a welcoming and informed environment for everyone, especially those on the autism spectrum. To participate, people are encouraged to wear purple, engage in creative activities, and support LGBTQIA+ charities.
One of Australia’s most renowned interviewers, Leigh Sales, mentors Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well-known Australian personalities. All episodes of The Assembly are available to stream on ABC iView.