The Office for Autism has been established to work towards improved outcomes for Autistic and autism communities. This is just the beginning of South Australia's journey towards autism inclusion and to support knowledge building and understanding.

To support the delivery of the SA Autism Inclusion Charter, the Office for Autism provides free training activities and resources.

Free Public Training

Freely available, this Autism awareness eLearning program provides foundational information about autism and neurodiversity for the
broader South Australian community.

The modules are:

  1. Introduction to neurodiversity
  2. Introduction to autism
  3. Communicating for inclusion

Each module will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.

Developed by Autistic people, this eLearning program is built on extensive consultation with the Autistic and autism community, and is based on current research and information.

Free Government Training

Autism Awareness and Understanding Training – working with Autistic colleagues

Available to all Government of South Australia employees, this training provides an introduction to autism in the work place.

The training covers the following:

  • What is autism?
  • Myths and facts
  • Autistic strengths
  • Strategies for inclusion

The training is one hour in length, and includes opportunities to ask questions.

Presented by an Autistic facilitator, this training has been developed through extensive consultation with the Autistic and autism community, and is based on current research and information.

This free training is available to employees of the Government of South Australia, either in person or online.

To register for online training or in person training, select a session below or contact the Office for Autism.

Upcoming online training:

Tailored training

The Office for Autism would be happy to discuss tailored training for your department or agency, particularly if:

  • Your department/ agency training session will include more than 25 participants, and/or

To discuss your department/agency requirements and suitability for bespoke training, please lodge an enquiry. (external site)External Link (external site)External Link (external site) External Link (external site)External 

Self-paced online Autism Awareness and Understanding Training - working with Autistic colleagues

The Office for Autism has also developed a self-paced online training module. Enquire within your agency for details of this training opportunity, including how to register.

Employer resources

Do you manage Autistic staff? The Office for Autism provides support to managers to review workspaces and information on how to make appropriate workplace adjustments for Autistic staff.

If you would like support with an environmental audit or to complete a workplace adjustments proforma, please contact us.

More information on employer resources are available here. (external site)External LinkExternal Link

Employee-specific resources are also available on our website.

Contact the Office for Autism for more information about Autism Awareness and Understanding Training.