Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its first national survey in 10 years, requesting 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 chief executive 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.”
Ms Rogerson said it’s been a decade since AAA’s last survey, which garnered about 1500 responses.
“We’re hoping to increase that even more this year,” she said.
“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.
“All responses are anonymous and we encourage our community to be as open and honest as possible.”
The survey remains open until February 28.
For more information visit www.autismawareness.com.au
