Covering a range of topics, the Autism Connect team can provide advice and support in many areas including assessment and diagnosis, the NDIS, employment and education, healthcare supports, access to peer support groups, community networks and more.
Establish in 2011, ACN is a not-for-profit organisation that provides support and information to Autistic people and their families.
They also run peer groups, community activities and social clubs.
ACN CEO Vanessa Gauci said that by joining the Autism Connect service, they had an opportunity to make even more of a positive impact for Autistic people.
“Our main focus is on offering practical and meaningful support for the real-life problems our community is facing, and our new partnership with Autism Connect will help us do just that,” she said.
Further info: acnaustralia.org.au.
Join forces to better support those with autism
ENHANCING services available to families, Illawong-based Autism Community Network (ACN) has joined forces with Amaze’s Autism Connect (pictured) which is a free, helpline service providing expert support via phone, email and webchat.