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.”

Dr Chris Edwards (ARCAP) receives Autism Queensland award

ARCAP Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Chris Edwards received an Autism Queensland 2023 Recognition Award (Individual Achievement 18+) from Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland.

Aspect Vern Barnett School Opening Event

Celebrating the Grand Opening of Aspect Vern Barnett School following extensive renovations.

Aspect 's 14th Annual All Schools Sports Carnival

Aspect 's 14th Annual All Schools Sports Carnival was held at the Sydney Olympic Park on November 2nd 2023.

Australia’s biggest autism-specific sports carnival comes to Sydney Olympic Park

More than 500 Autistic students, teachers and family members will participate in Australia’s biggest autism-specific sports carnival, to be held at Sydney Olympic Park on 2 November.

Autistic adults in Melbourne benefit from community gardening

A group of local volunteers from South Surrey Park in East Melbourne are fostering a love of gardening in Autistic adults, who are not only growing a green thumb, but benefiting from social interaction across generations.

Aspect South Coast School Campus undergoes $4 million renovation

Aspect South Coast is showcasing a new look following a two-year renovation to increase much-needed capacity to support Autistic students in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

Autistic adults embraced by Melbourne café: Community collaboration helping autistic adults to thrive

A local Melbourne café is part of a life-changing new program for Autistic adults, helping them to gain important workplace and life skills, and improve self-esteem and overall wellbeing, essential considering approximately 70% of Autistic adults experience mental health challenges.

Celebrating Speech Pathology Week 2023

As we usher in Speech Pathology Week 2023, we're embracing the theme 'Communication for Life', emphasising the importance of seamless communication throughout our lives.