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Specialist school eligibility review

The Victorian Government has completed a review of specialist school eligibility as part of its Fighting for Students with Disability and their Families package. This page explains what families need ... read more

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Carer Gateway - Carer Support

Sponsored by Carer Gateway
Emotional and practical services and support for carers of all ages. Getting help through Carer Gateway... read more

National Autism Helpline - Support and advice are only a phone call away.

Sponsored by Amaze
Help is only a phone call away with Autism Connect, the national autism helpline. This time of year ... read more

Australia has its first National Autism Strategy.

Today marks a significant milestone for Autistic Australians as the Albanese Labor Government unveils... read more

The Deadly Link Between Poor Oral Hygiene and Respiratory Disease in Autistics

Respiratory diseases caused by poor oral hygiene, such as aspiration pneumonia, are a significant and... read more

LEGO Introduces Hidden Disabilities Characters: A Step Towards Inclusive Play

As parents and carers of autistic children, you’re no stranger to the challenges of helping your child... read more

Why Autism Diagnoses Are Rising – and Why That’s a Good Thing

As parents of autistic children, you may have noticed an increase in autism diagnoses. But have you ... read more

Understanding the Benefits of an Autism Diagnosis - Your child is not lazy

As a parent, it can be overwhelming to consider a diagnosis of autism for your child. Many of us worry... read more

Why an Autism Diagnosis is So Important

Receiving an autism diagnosis is often a pivotal moment in an individual’s life. For many, it provides... read more

Steve Silberman, who changed autistic lives with Neurotribes, has died. He captured ‘a civil rights movement being born’

Amanda Tink, University of South Australia Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes, a groundbreaking ... read more

Autistic Singer Lizzie Hosking's Career Soars with Scouted Performance and New Single Release

Watch the name Lizzie Hosking! Lizzie Hosking's music career is rapidly gaining momentum, a success ... read more

Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. Here are 5 tips to try

Stella Boyd-Ford, The University of Queensland and Clare Dix, The University of Queensland Gathering... read more

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

Tamara May, Monash University You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and... read more

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