Why Now?
The Australian Federal Government’s National Autism Strategy 2025-2031 has identified IMPROVED REPRESENTATION as a critical priority, aiming to foster inclusion, acceptance, and a better quality of life.
290,000+
people in Australia are diagnosed with autism
73% of those have severe or profound limitations
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022
Now is the time to seek out an acknowledgement and definition of profound autism across government, education and industry to ensure families do not continue to face challenges in isolation, limited representation, and appropriate support.
