National Autism Strategy announced
The National Autism Strategy has been developed through a comprehensive co-design process. The strategy sets out the vision for a safe and inclusive society for all Autistic people. One where we support and empower Autistic people to thrive, in all aspects of life. This is in line with international human rights.
The strategy is a framework for improving outcomes for all Autistic people in the years ahead. It includes a vision, goal and guiding principles.
The strategy focuses on actions and enabling change in four key outcome areas:
- social inclusion
- economic inclusion
- diagnosis, services and supports
- health and mental health via the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People (the Autism Health Roadmap).
Each outcome area covers a broad range of issues. The strategy includes commitments under the first three outcome areas. The Autism Health Roadmap will address the fourth key outcome area, to improve health and mental health. The Department of Health and Aged Care leads the development of the Autism Health Roadmap. This is through a separate process, connected to the strategy.
