OT Week 2024: Empowering Lives, One Goal at a Time

This OT Week, we’re celebrating the remarkable contributions of Aspect’s occupational therapists (OTs), whose work is all about creating opportunities for people to live more meaningful lives.

Aspect welcomes two new Board members

Aspect is excited to announce the appointment of David Cowan and Jim Boynton to its Board of Directors.

Wear It Purple 2024

Aspect joins in celebrating Wear It Purple day, to foster a welcoming and informed environment for everyone, especially those on the autism spectrum. To participate, people are encouraged to wear purple, engage in creative activities, and support LGBTQIA+ charities.

Aspect partners with Helium Pictures for ABC's "The Assembly"

One of Australia’s most renowned interviewers, Leigh Sales, mentors Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well-known Australian personalities. All episodes of The Assembly are available to stream on ABC iView.

Autistic adults in Melbourne benefit from community gardening

Volunteers from South Surrey Park teach plant – and life – skills to Autistic adults

At least 1 in 40 Australians are Autistic: New estimate by Aspect on World Autism Understanding Day

The new prevalence estimate highlights the importance of supporting and understanding Autistic individuals and their families who represent a significant proportion of the Australian community.

Aspect steps into a new era – our new brand look

Get ready for an exhilarating transformation! Aspect is thrilled to announce a dynamic brand refresh that mirrors our commitment to innovation, excellence and our purpose

Media Release - Aspect unveils new brand identity

Aspect has revitalised its branding to reflect the organisation’s significant growth and evolution during the last decade. The brand update includes the development of a new logo, featuring the shortened ‘Aspect’ brand name, a vibrant new colour scheme and thematic elements.

Aspect breaks ground on new Hills Shire School

We have broken ground and commenced construction on the new Aspect Hills Shire school, due to open in 2025. This purpose-built school will cater for eligible students in years K-6 and is co-funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.

Applications Now Open for Autism Friendly Interview Program (journalism)

Autistic people with an interest in journalism are invited to express interest in taking part in a new introductory journalism program facilitated by a major university and Aspect which will be filmed for nationwide broadcast TV.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) welcomes two new Board Members

Sydney, Australia –Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Jennifer Bridge and Georgina Harrisson. Simultaneously, we bid a fond farewell to retiring Board members, Annette Gallard and Robert Dolk, who have played pivotal roles in Aspect’s growth and success.

Drs Ru Ying Cai and Chris Edward receive Autism CRC Achievement in Autism Research Award

Postdoctoral Researchers, Drs Ru Ying Cai and Chris Edwards received this year’s Autism CRC Achievement in Autism Research Award (Translation of Autism Research) for the project, “Improving the mental health of autistic adults through the cultivation of self-compassion.”