Victoria:
ALPHA AUTISM INC.
From the outset, we at Alpha knew we had created something special with drawtism, and that it was potentially much bigger than us. Alpha approached each state's major autism body (with the exception of Victoria), with three organisations deciding to join drawtism for 2009. Coming together in this way has helped us to create a truly National campaign, as well as reduce our fundraising expenses.
Alpha Autism Incorporated (AAI) provides a range of service for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder or those with similar needs. Alpha Autism supports their needs and ambitions by developing skills, promoting independence and facilitating social opportunities within the community.
AAI funded services include:
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8 Day Training and Support Services throughout Melbourne |
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A Statewide Employment Program |
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Respite and Recreation Programs |
New South Wales:
AUTISM SPECTRUM AUSTRALIA (ASPECT)
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is the country’s largest not-for-profit autism specific service provider. Autism Spectrum Australia provides information, education and other services through partnerships with people with an autism spectrum disorder, their families and communities. Established in 1966, Autism Spectrum Australia’s specialised evidence based autism educational program is amongst the largest in the world. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lifelong developmental disabilities affecting each person’s ability to communicate and to relate to others, in different ways, and to varying degrees. Individuals typically have marked impairments in social interaction, and in communication, and restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours, and may have sensory sensitivities.
South Australia:
AUTISM SA
Autism SA is the peak service provider for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, in South Australia. There are currently many areas of need across the organisation with 3800 people registered for services. This figure grows by 50 people per month and there is a one year waiting list for a diagnostic assessment. Your involvement in Drawtism in South Australia will help Autism SA provide a range of services including Diagnosis, Early Intervention and School Support. For further information, please call the Autism SA Info Line: 1300 AUTISM (1300 288 476).
Western Australia:
AUTISM ASSOCIATION OF WA
"To advance the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism."
The Association is a long established leading specialist organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with Autism.
Our Services include:
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Multi-disciplinary early intervention for newly diagnosed
pre-school children |
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Family Support Services |
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Respite Services |
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State-wide Consultancy Services |
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Clinical Support Services |
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Independent Living Support |
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Group Homes |
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Post School Options and Alternatives to Employment Program |
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Employment Support Services |
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Training Services |
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