Connect Access Belong disability inclusion program
Connect Access Belong (CAB) is a free program for people with disability or mental health challenges from culturally diverse communities, and their families and carers. A CAB Connector can help you find community activities, work through barriers and build confidence to take part more independently.
Autism NT information, advocacy and community support
Autism NT supports Autistic people and their families across the Northern Territory. It provides information and resources, person-centred advocacy, support groups, workshops, social activities and guidance about autism diagnosis and support.
Virtual MyTime online parent groups
Virtual MyTime offers free online peer support groups for parents and carers raising a child with disability, developmental delay, autism or medical needs. Groups are led by trained parent facilitators and give families a place to connect, share ideas and learn practical strategies.
Autism Early Diagnosis Resources
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has easy-to-understand resources to help families and carers spot early signs of autism in children. These tools can help you learn what to look for and where to get support early. Getting help early can make a big difference.
Support for families raising children
Kiind supports families raising children living with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic, rare, undiagnosed and/or chronic conditions. Kiind provides information and a range of resources including obtaining a diagnosis, financial, caring, health and education supports and options.
Support for parents of children showing signs of autism
The Inklings program will help parents and carers understand the needs of infants between the ages of six to 18 months who are showing early signs of autism and builds the capacity of families to better support the child.
Autism CRC
Autism CRC is the independent national source of evidence for best practice in relation to autism across the lifespan and the spectrum. Information and resources include the Autism Knowledge Centre, a portal to autism resources, tools and publications, the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism, and the National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation and wellbeing of autistic children and their families.
The Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood
The Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood is a self-paced online life-skills resource to guide people on the autism spectrum in navigating adulthood.
Teens Work knowhow Program
This program run by Aspergers Victoria offers supported work experience for autistic teens.