Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its first national survey in 10 years, seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults on the autism spectrum.
The peak body is encouraging parents and carers to complete the survey and provide feedback on the key challenges they’re facing right now, as significant change is about to hit the sector.
AAA CEO Nicole Rogerson said the survey will play a critical role in helping the peak body advocate for the needs of autism families across Australia.
“It’s no secret that the autism community is up against some significant reform in the coming months,” Ms Rogerson said.
“This is chiefly driven by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) changes that are coming down the pipeline, and the anxiety our community is feeling about being left behind.
“This survey is an important opportunity for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with autism to have their say, share their key concerns, and help us advocate for the right reforms.
“It’s been 10 years since our last survey, which garnered around 1,500 responses, and we’re hoping to increase that even more this year.
“We will take our community’s feedback and formulate that into a sensible set of policy recommendations for both the Commonwealth and State Governments to consider.”
The survey remains open until 28 February 2025. To complete the survey, go to https://6mtii7v0vwx.typeform.com/aaasurvey2025. For more information about Autism Awareness Australia, visit www.autismawareness.com.au.