National Autism Strategy pivotal step forward
14 Jan 2025
Autism Queensland (AQ) delightedly welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Autism Strategy (2025-2031) and the First Action Plan (2025-2026), a privotal step forward for autistic people across Australia.
For nearly 60 years, Autism Queensland has removed barriers to education, employment, and healthcare for autistic people and their families. We are pleased the strategy acknowledges these obstacles and lays out a framework to address them. This co-designed strategy, developed in partnership with autistic individuals, families, carers, and the broader community, is built on four pillars:
- Social inclusion
- Economic inclusion
- Diagnosis, services, & supports
- Health & mental health.
We commend the strategy’s commitment to fostering a society that values and respects the strengths, aspirations, and perspectives of all autistic people. We’re proud to contribute to this ongoing transformation and look forward to our role in building a future where autistic people are fully included in all aspects of life.
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