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The Australian Board on Autism generates position papers on issues of key importance affecting the autism community.
NDIS Bill : Securing the NDIS for Future Generations
July 2026
The AABA wrote to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs seeking the opportunity to contribute constructively as the Bill progressd throughParliament and prepartions continue for implementation.
Read the full letter here
Thriving Kids
September 2025
On 20 August, the Hon. Mark Butler announced the new Thriving Kids program.
As Australia’s national body of community driven autism associations and leading researchers, the AABA welcomes government commitment to child development services, and to strengthening supports in early years where there is evidence that providing the right supports where children live, learn and play leads to better outcomes for many children.
National Health & Mental Health Roadmap
May 2025
The National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025-2035 (Autism Health Roadmap) is a welcome contribution to the health care of autistic people.
It has the capacity to significantly improve the health and mental health of Autistic Australians by improving general and autism-specific health care services and building the capacity of the people who work in these services.
Read the full response here
The National Autism Strategy
May 2024
The Australian Advisory Board on Autism welcomes and strongly supports the Draft National Autism Strategy. It is a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and supportive society for autistic individuals and their families.
Read the full response here
NDIS Review
August 2023
This submission focuses on two key areas highlighted in the NDIS Review’s Interim Report: Early Childhood and Markets (purchasing and pricing).
Read the full response here
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