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Autism Spectrum

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Guide

How to support a neurodivergent workforce


Overlooking neurodivergent talent is a missed opportunity. This guide is a starting point for those who want to raise awareness about neurodivergence and the benefits of hiring neurodivergent candidates. It covers how employers can support neurodivergent jobseekers and employees at work through inclusive policies and practices.
Report

Moving out, moving on: beyond group homes for NDIS participants

Lauren Stoeckel, F. Carey

Group homes for people with disability are a major source of financial pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with Supported Independent Living (SIL) costs increasing by 28% over the past five years. Providers are struggling to maintain the viability of the service model. This report finds increasing Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) could save...
Guide

Interacting with Autistic people: a guide for Australian police


This guide supports Australian police in their interactions with Autistic people. It offers practical strategies to improve communication, recognise signs of autism, and ensure respectful, safe and effective engagement.
Report

Autism supports for comfort, care and connection


The autistic-led project explores how autistic adults employ a range of objects, services and creatures to support their wellbeing. The study’s findings offer insights into the everyday and creative ways that autistic people understand, (re)imagine and engage with non-human support activities, practices and things.
Strategy

National roadmap to improve the health and mental health of Autistic people 2025–2035


This roadmap aims to address the breadth of issues faced by Autistic people in the Australian healthcare system. It outlines the path to improve the physical and mental health of Australia’s growing Autistic population.