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Meet the Team – A Day in the Life of a Residential Coordinator

Coordinators in our Community Living Team play a pivotal role in ensuring the Autistic people and families we support access the highest standard of care and are able live their […]

Reece and His Family Enjoy a Break by the Beach

Meet Reece, who doesn’t let anything stop him from living his best life! A big fan of the great outdoors, he gets out and about around Perth enjoying picnics, barbecues […]

Autism Association CEO Recognised in 2025 Australia Day Honours List

It is our great pleasure to announce that on Sunday the 26th of January, Joan McKenna Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of the Autism Association of WA was recognised in the […]

Sports Academy January Wrap Up

Throughout the January school holidays, aspiring athletes joined our Sports Academy Program at Lords Recreation Centre, Subiaco, for plenty of sporting fun. Sports Academy is a social skills program where […]

A Holiday Therapy Program to Remember for Regional Families

“The energy is just so high, and everyone is so excited to be here.” Sarah, Early Childhood Team Leader We had a wonderful start to 2025 as our Regional Intensive […]

Our Response to the National Autism Strategy 2025-2031

We welcome the news from the Australian Government, announcing the launch of the National Autism Strategy 2025-2031, developed in partnership with Autistic individuals and their families and carers.   As […]

Sensitive Santa Keeps Seasonal Spirits Bright Across Perth

It was another year of festive family cheer as our Sensitive Santa sessions wrapped up for 2024! Presented in partnership with Lakeside Joondalup, Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Westfield Booragoon, Belmont Forum, […]

Annual Autism Connect Family BBQ

“Thanks for a great morning. The kids had an absolute ball, and the gifts were such a special touch.”  – Clodagh, Parent.  We recently held our annual end of year […]

APAC 2025 is Coming to Perth!

We are pleased to announce the Autism Association of Western Australia is hosting the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 in Perth, Western Australia on behalf of the Australian Advisory Board […]

AAC Awareness Month 2024: Let’s Talk About Augmentative and Alternative Communication

October marked AAC Awareness Month: a month dedicated to showcasing the different ways individuals use Augmentative and Alternative Communication in their daily lives. Everybody has the right to communicate in […]

Annual Come and Try Session Brings More Families Together Than Ever Before

This year’s Autism in Cricket Come and Try Session saw a record number of families join us at the WACA Ground.   Having grown significantly since its inception, the annual […]

Mili Helps Out Her Community

“I wanted to help the community because it gives me something purposeful to do which aids other people.” When Mili made the decision to start volunteering at her local Op […]