We need people like you to help us pave the way to a better future.
Autism is a lifelong condition. An estimated 1 in every 70 people in Australia is on the autism spectrum. Along with their family members, this means autism is a part of daily life for over a million Australians. It is likely you know someone – a family member, friend or colleague.
By taking part in Walk for autism, you will help provide the best opportunities for people of all ages on the autism spectrum from tailored educational support to fulfilling work lives and improved social environments.
Your support is helping us work with individuals
- Reach over 18,000 people in communities across Australia
- Tailor our programs and services to meet the unique needs of people on the autism spectrum
- Support children growing up on the autism spectrum to develop life-changing skills
- Empower adults to build independence and achieve their goals
- Continue ground-breaking research that leads to innovation, improved services and more opportunities for people on the autism spectrum
Your support is helping us work in the community
Public spaces and community activities can sometimes be overwhelming for people on the autism spectrum, making social outings a challenge.
By taking part in Walk for autism, you will help us continue to reach out to the community to help employers, businesses and public attractions become autism-friendly, allowing people on the spectrum to participate fully in everyday life, and feel included. Simple adjustments can transform the world for people on the autism spectrum.
Aspect in Action
- Assessments that help identify individual needs at any stage in someone’s life
- School programs that support children to develop skills to become independent and succeed in the wider community
- Educational outreach programs to support students in mainstream schools by developing tailored goals, lesson plans and skills training which can be individually assessed and planned
- Early intervention, positive behaviour support and therapy
- Adult support services empowering people to achieve their individual goals and gain new levels of independence
- Evidence-informed and applied research shared nationwide to benefit everyone on the autism spectrum
- Tailored programs and services to meet the unique needs of people on the autism spectrum
- Support children growing up on the spectrum to develop life-changing skills
- Empower adults to build independence and achieve their goals
- Continue ground-breaking research that leads to innovation, improved services and more opportunities for people on the autism spectrum
Register your interest and be one of the first to hear when entries open to our 2024 challenge.
