Future Leaders is Australia’s first holistic leadership capacity building program for autistic adults. It was designed to empower autistic adults with leadership potential who want to make a positive impact in their communities. Building upon the concept of the 2013 Future Leaders delivery, the program was revised and expanded on to include a holistic approach to training and development. The expanded program was co-developed with, and co-delivered by, a majority autistic project team to 14 autistic adults aged 25-40 in 2018. Based on evaluation, elements of the program were modified and re-delivered to 15 autistic adults in 2019, with no upper age limit.

In 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Future Leaders Program was delivered entirely online - incorporating online modules, a virtual workshop and online mentoring by established autistic leaders.

The following report is an evaluation of the 2020 Future Leaders Program delivery.

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