South Australia is leading the way when it comes to Autism inclusion. For the first time in our State's history the government of South Australia has established the Office for Autism to place Autistic voices at the heart of decision making and work towards improving outcomes for Autistic and autism communities in South Australia.

Through the development of policies and initiatives that support access, inclusion, awareness, opportunity, connection and belonging, the Office for Autism is working towards a state where Autistic individuals can live their best lives, and their families and communities are supported and valued.

Our work 

The Office for Autism works towards achieving positive change by:

  • supporting increased knowledge and understanding about autism
  • fostering greater connection and belonging for Autistic people, their families and communities
  • collaborating with government agencies to support the roll out of the Autism Inclusion Charter and State Autism Strategy. The Department of Human Services (DHS) has led the development of the state's first Autism Strategy (external site)External Link (external site)External Link.
  • proactively partnering with the private sector and the broader community to improve employment, wellbeing and community connection
  • addressing barriers to assessment and diagnostic services in South Australia

Programs of work from our Office include:

The Office for Autism promotes positive change that is informed by lived experience and reflects community need.

South Australia's first Autism Inclusion Charter

The Office for Autism led the development and launch of the State's first Autism Inclusion Charter (the Charter) which guides a whole of government approach to supporting Autistic and autism communities.

See more information about the Charter here