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On 25 November 2022, the South Australian Government launched a public consultation on South Australia’s First Autism Strategy Discussion Paper.
A Discussion Paper Consultation Report has now been published after formal endorsement by the State Autism Strategy Advisory Committee. The Consultation Report captures what we heard via YourSAy and the many direct discussions with the Autistic and autism communities.
Public consultation on South Australia’s First Autism Strategy Discussion Paper attracted record engagement with over 1200 responses and 33 per cent of YourSAy responses from Autistic people.
Who shared their views on YourSAY?
We received at total of 1070 responses via YourSAy, 354* were from Autistic people and 716 were from non-Autistic people. Many responses represented the views of diverse populations and highlighted the diverse and intersecting experiences of Autistic people and their families.
17 responses from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- 9 – Autistic person
- 16 – non-Autistic person.
185 responses from LGBTIQA+ people
- 153 – Autistic person
- 32 – non-Autistic person.
62 responses from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
- 23 – Autistic person
- 39 – non-Autistic person.
90 responses from young people
- 75 – Autistic person
- 19 – non-Autistic person.
*We recognise that there may be people who are currently undiagnosed or do not feel comfortable disclosing their diagnosis and that this number may therefore not be representative of the total number of Autistic people who completed the YourSAy survey.
What did people tell us?
Some key issues emerged as being particularly important to the Autistic and autism communities:
- Improved community attitudes, awareness, and education
- Improvements in support, attitudes, knowledge, and understanding in education settings
- Improved employment opportunities and support
- Improved access and affordability of diagnosis
- Support for parents, carers, and guardians for Autistic children and adults
- Safe, sensory friendly spaces and an autism inclusive community
- Listening to Autistic voices and ongoing collaboration and consultation with the Autistic and autism communities
- Recognising individual diversity and the range of Autistic experiences, as well as addressing the needs of Autistic people across the lifespan.
View the full Consultation Report in print, accessible and Easy Read formats.
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About this event
Members of the autistic and autism communities are invited to participate in an online forum on Monday 13th February 2023.
The forum will be facilitated by Gold Foundation, a not-for-profit on a mission to support and empower young autistic people and their families.
What is happening?
The State Government has commenced public consultations with the autistic and autism communities to co-design the state’s first Autism Strategy (the Strategy) and Autism Charter.
The development and creation of the Strategy is an important step towards creating a more knowledgeable and inclusive community where autistic people can meaningfully participate.
Event
In order to inform the development of the Strategy, we want to hear about your experiences and ideas to support the autistic and autism communities in South Australia.
Forum details
The forum will be delivered in a facilitated workshop format discussing key topics from South Australia's first Autism Strategy - Discussion Paper (669 KB) (pdf) that have been identified by the autistic and autism communities, including community attitudes, and health and wellbeing.
Date: Monday, 13 February 2023
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration deadline: Sunday, 12 February 2023, or until sold out.
To prepare for the forum
We ask that you view the South Australia’s First Autism Strategy – Discussion Paper in printable PDF or Easy English formats.
Places are limited. Register now!
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Be part of shaping the state's first Autism Strategy
Parents and carers of an autistic person, including child, young person or adult are invited to participate in a Parents and Carers forum on Friday 17 February 2023.
What is happening?
The State Government has commenced public consultations with the autistic and autism communities to co-design the state’s first Autism Strategy (the Strategy) and Autism Charter.
The development and creation of the Strategy is an important step towards creating a more knowledgeable and inclusive and community where autistic people can meaningfully participate.
Event
In order to inform the development of the Strategy, we want to hear about your experiences and ideas to support the autistic and autism communities in South Australia.
Forum details
The forum will be delivered in a facilitated workshop format, where each participant will be assigned to a roundtable group discussion (8-10 people), and each table focuses on 4 questions from South Australia's first Autism Strategy - Discussion Paper (669 KB) (pdf). Questions to be discussed at the forum will be provided to attendees in advance of the session.
We will explore a range of priority issues that have been identified by the autistic and autism communities, including access to government services, community attitudes, safety, equity, health and wellbeing.
Date: Friday, 17 February 2023
Time: 9:30am to 12 pm
Venue: Adelaide Zoo, Sanctuary Room – 1 Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide SA 5000
Registration deadline: Friday, 10 February 2023
To prepare for the forum
We ask that you please visit the YourSAy consultation platform to view South Australia’s First Autism Strategy – Discussion Paper in printable PDF and Easy English formats.
Places are limited. Register now!