Australian Associations

FaHCSIA

FaHCSIA - The Australian Government has committed $190 million for four years to deliver the Helping Children with Autism package. This initiative is in place to address the need for support and services for children with ASDs. There are many different elements to the package including Autism Advisors, an Early Intervention Panel of Service Providers, Early Days family workshops and PlayConnect Playgroups.

Please visit the newly updated FaHCSIA website and see for yourself the information available about ASDs. Should you have any questions or would like to get involved, please call James Dowdall on (02) 6131 0018 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We have an Autism eNewsletter which is sent to our stakeholders, if you would be interested in subscribing please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sandra Jbeili - Communication and Media Branch

Australian Capital Territory – Autism Asperger ACT Inc
Was formed as a result of the amalgamation in September 2006 of Autism ACT and the Asperger Syndrome Support Network (ASSN).

Both websites autism.anu.edu.au and www.assn.org.au will be maintained until they can be amalgamated.