Statement regarding Aspect’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on Autism copy

The Senate Select Committee secretariat has acknowledged that Aspect's submission was received by them on the 16 July 2020, explained that submissions are currently being reviewed prior to being uploaded to the website, and emailed the chair of the committee, Senator Hollie Hughes, to clarify the position.

Aspect Schools establish a Student Representative Council (SRC)

Aspect Schools are establishing Student Representative Councils (SRC) this year to allow students to provide input into decisions that affect them and discuss school priorities and projects. Elected students will also be representing the school at school and community events, developing leadership and advocacy skills along the way.

Aspect proudly launches Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2020-2023)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia and New Zealand (ASAN AUNZ), has proudly launched the Aspect Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 - 2023 (DAIP), a 3 year plan to develop a more inclusive and accessible organisation.

Evidence-based autism teaching resources now available from new, free online professional learning community

We’re celebrating an important milestone – the completion of one of Australia’s largest and most successful autism education research projects and the launch of an online professional learning community - called inclusionEd - for educators who teach children with diverse learning needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

Back to school made easier for kids on the autism spectrum

Shoes and Sox and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered together to make the going back to school experience just a little easier for everyone involved!

Gold Coast Airport launches extensive hidden disabilities program

Gold Coast Airport is launching a comprehensive and best practice program to assist passengers with a hidden disability following close consultation with key stakeholders, including Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

In an Australian first, Aspect launches distance education for students on the autism spectrum

An innovative program allowing students on the autism spectrum to learn from home by connecting them to teachers via digital learning tools, will start next year in what is set to be an Australian first.

Aspect partners with Microsoft Store Sydney to launch free autism-friendly Minecraft workshops

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered with flagship Microsoft Store Sydney to present a series of free autism-friendly Minecraft workshops for children aged 8 – 14 years.

The autistic and autism community is encouraged to participate in the Disability Royal Commission

Autism Spectrum Australia’s (Aspect) former CEO, Adrian Ford, has voiced his support for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability (Disability Royal Commission), and has encouraged people in the autistic and autism communities to participate to ensure that the rights of people on the spectrum were fully represented and considered.

Aspect announces appointment of new CEO

Following a six-month recruitment process, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jacqui Borland.

Autism CRC and Aspect collaborate to deliver future leaders program

With great pleasure we announce the new collaboration between out two organisations, the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) To deliver the Future Leaders Program in 2019 and 2020

Research shows children miss out on vital early support therapies due to delays in diagnosis

New research by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) shows that many children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum may have missed out on important early intervention therapies due to delays in receiving a diagnosis.