About the Autism Association of Western Australia
The Association is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit autism specific service providers. Established by and for members, the Association provides services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families from early intervention programs and family support through to employment services and independent living options.
Members of the Association are supported with access to a range of services and support.
The Autism Association receives funding from the Western Australian Government Disability Services Commission. The Assocation is also funded to implement Australian Government initiatives. The Association also relies on the ongoing generosity of Western Australians to support its activities through fundraising.
Established in 1967, the Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) employs over 280 personnel and now provides:
- 42 homes to support a range of residential options in the community.
- Early intervention services for over 200 families of children 0 to 6 years of age each year.
- Open employment services and employment support services for young adults with ASD.
- Autism specific child care for young families.
- Family programs and support
- Clinical services.
- Professional development for communities and schools.
The Autism Association of Western Australia employs highly skilled professionals who are experts in the field of Autism, providing specialised intervention programs, direct support and consultancy services to the community.
In 2012 the Association will move to new purpose built facilities in the Perth suburb of Shenton Park encompassing an early intervention centre, areas for families, seminar and training facilities, offices and corporate areas.
Our Vision
- A fair and just society which values people with disabilities and accepts differences.
- A society where people with Autism have opportunity to share in the riches of community life.
- A society where people with Autism enjoy a quality of life which reflects community standards.
- A society motivated by care, compassion and shared responsibility.
Our Mission
To advance the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism.
How to Help
Find out how your donation can make a difference.
Become a Member
Becoming a member of the Association allows access to a new online community with greater access to information, Autism News and events you can participate in.
Contact Us
How to locate us.
