The Autism Association is here to support you and your family at this challenging time. The health and welfare of individuals with Autism, their family and carers, is at the forefront of our minds in every decision we make.
Please be assured that the health and wellbeing of our clients are of the utmost importance to us. We have a team who are meeting daily to review new information and advice on COVID-19 and to make decisions on the best way to support our clients at this time. Decisions that we make will be based on information provided by the Western Australian Department of Health, and the Australian Government.
All of our services are in operation are being closely monitored to ensure standards of hygiene and safe practices are in place.
Our Staff:
We have put in place robust reporting and return to work requirements for our staff. These measures are also intended to safeguard all our clients.
Questions:
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your coordinator or therapist who is your key contact.
Where do I get more information?
You can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080; or we also encourage you to visit WA State Government’s Health website for the latest information about the COVID-19 virus and its current impacts in your area.
Resources for Download
Our wonderful team of therapists are busily preparing and collating great resources that can support our clients and families across the pandemic.
Therapists can provide customised home therapy packs for their clients that include visual supports, tips sheets, activities and more! Chat to your Key Therapist today!
Not accessing services with us? Contact our Autism Advisory service on (08) 9489 8900.
In the meantime, the following resources are available to download with more coming soon!
Our Therapists have identified the following websites that may prove useful to Families at this time:
Federal Department of Health:
Health is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Our information provides daily updates, answering your questions about the latest news, current facts and figures, travel advice, key contact and phone numbers: https://www.health.gov.au/
All Western Australian public schools are being supported by the Department of Education to implement a plan in relation to COVID-19. Information for Parents can be found here: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/coronavirus-school-update
Positive Partnerships
Online learning modules and webinars that cover a wide range of autism-related topics. Free and available at your convenience: https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/
Head to Health is committed to providing Australians with trusted information and digital supports to help support everyone’s mental health and wellbeing during this pandemic. https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19
Student Wellbeing Hub
Find topics and student learning resources on things like dealing with bullying, how to be smart online, and lots more. You can also find games, videos and websites just for you: https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/students/
Information about coronavirus – or COVID-19 is changing every day – and information can be hard to find. This website has collated a range of information into one place for people with disability, their families and carers: https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/ndis-coronavirus-resources/
Our wonderful team of therapists are busily preparing and collating great resources that can support our clients and families across the pandemic.
