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Links to Resources
We understand that finding information can be an overwhelming process. To help you make the process easier, we have listed some sites that you may find useful. These are not our websites and we do not manage or maintain the information published on those sites.
"Independent national source of evidence for best practice
Autism CRC is the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum.
We provide the national capacity to develop and deliver evidence-based outcomes through our unique collaboration with autistic people, families, professionals, services providers, researchers, and government. Together, we are addressing agreed needs and co-producing outputs with these stakeholders for the benefit of the community.
Autism CRC was established in 2013 as the world’s first national, cooperative research effort focused on autism under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program." - Website as at 7 August 2023
"Australia’s largest service provider for people on the autism spectrum. Our specialised, evidence informed schools program is one of the largest in the world, with additional services that include information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs. We share evidence-informed autism practice and applied research nationwide." - Website as at 7 August 2023
"Autism Awareness Australia was founded in 2007 to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.
Our goal is simple: to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them. We ensure autistic individuals, and their families, have access to free, credible, evidence-based information, resources and tools to empower them to support themselves or their loved ones on the spectrum. We also provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community. We support inclusion for people on the autism spectrum… and we have some fun along the way too.
In 2011, the United Nations found our work so inspiring we were granted NGO membership to the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) and asked to present at the annual NGO conference in New York. A huge honour, and one that gives us the opportunity to partner with a global network of organisations to promote our common goals." - Website as at 7 August 2023
AMAZE
"In 1967, a group of parents who were struggling to find autism resources set up the Victorian Autistic Children’s and Adult’s Association. It provided a central information source and supported autistic individuals and their families. The organisation was renamed Autism Victoria Inc in 1999 and again renamed Amaze in 2013.
Amaze is a leading autism organisation driving change so that Autistic people and their families can live their best lives.
Amaze builds autism understanding in the community, influences policy change for autistic people and their families/supporters, and provides independent, credible information and resources to individuals, families, professionals, government and the wider community" - Website as at 7 August 2023.
"We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice" - Website as at 7 August 2023.
"The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. Our role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers." - Website as at 7 August 2023