Autism CRC Research Awards now open

Nominations for the annual Autism CRC Awards for Achievement in Autism Research are now open! The awards recognise and celebrate research and development initiatives that are exemplary of Autism CRC’s vision, mission and values.

The awards are open to all organisations and researchers undertaking quality research projects related to autism, regardless of location or affiliation with Autism CRC.

Nominations close Tuesday 1 October, with the recepients to be publicly announced in November 2024.

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Roadmap open for feedback

Have your say about the draft autism health roadmap!

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking your views on the draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People.

Public consultation is open now until 27 September 2024.

Find out more and have your say through the Department website.

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Reimagining health and mental health services

In support of Government’s development of an autism health roadmap, Autism CRC conducted a process of co-design, research, and community engagement with its national partner network between November 2023 and February 2024. This involved conversations with almost 200 stakeholders.

These efforts resulted in a report to support the development of the Roadmap.

Read the Autism CRC report

2024 Autistic Identity and Connection Program

Autism CRC's Sylvia Rodger Academy is excited to announce that applications for the Autistic Identity and Connection Program will open Monday 23 September. This Program is funded by the Department of Social Services to be delivered in select areas of Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Visit our website to check your eligibility.

Autistic Identity and Connection has been developed by and for autistic adults.

Join us for a Q&A webinar on 9 September to learn more about the Program.

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Australasian Autism Research Council meeting

Members of the Australasian Autism Research Council (AARC) met at the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre in August for a planning day.

Members discussed how the AARC can best achieve its objective to define and review national priorities and identify relevant areas for autism research for the autistic and autism communities.

This work is timely given the evolving autism-related practice and policy landscape.

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Helping you through the assessment and diagnosis process

New resources are now available for those seeking information about the National Guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in Australia. The information booklets outline what to expect during a clinical assessment and diagnosis of autism, based on the best practice Recommendations in the Guideline. They provide tips for engaging with practitioners, examples of what good practice should look like, and links to further information.

For adults seeking an assessment

For parents and caregivers

inclusionED: Supporting Diverse Learners

The Inclusive Classroom on Spotify

inclusionED's popular webinar series, The Inclusive Classroom, is now available as a podcast on Spotify!

The series, which originally attracted 10,000 registrations from 18 different countries, includes useful conversations with experts and autistic people about anxiety, neurodiversity, sensory needs, practical teaching strategies, and tips on how to positively engage families.

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The latest published outputs from Autism CRC

Reports

Report on research, co-design and community engagement to inform the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People

Resources

Established in 2013, Autism CRC is the world’s first national, cooperative research effort focused on autism. We are the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum.

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