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Autism: How Much Do We Really Know About It?

Estelle Stathoulis, Monday, 14th May 2018 - 
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Most of us know the word but how much do we really understand about autism? Pro Bono News spoke with members of the community about their experiences in light of new research…

Reflections on the First Episode of the ABC’s Employable Me

Bill Gamack, Friday, 6th April 2018 - 
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Employable Me is a real and raw depiction of the challenges associated with job hunting when you have a disability, writes EPIC Assist CEO Bill Gamack. For a while now, I’ve…

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Help is in the Bag

Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th October 2017 - 
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Emily Whish-Wilson is a full-time special education teacher and the founder of Bustle Bags, therapy backpacks for children with autism. She is this week’s Changemaker.…

The NDIS Must Maintain Separation

Jackie Softly, Tuesday, 4th July 2017 - 
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If the National Disability Insurance Scheme is to devolve its planning role to other organisations, it would make sense to utilise peer support people and organisations’…

Different Does Not Mean Bad

Bill Gamack, Friday, 23rd June 2017 - 
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Senator Pauline Hanson’s comments that children with disability should be removed from mainstream classrooms could have a damaging impact on how disability is viewed…

Rethinking Autism in the Workplace

Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 - 
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Australia needs to “rethink” autism in the workplace, according to a not-for-profit disability employment organisation, involved in a world-first initiative to employ…

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Empowering People on the Spectrum

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 10th February 2016 - 
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Through mentoring, advocacy and education, a network founded by people on the autism spectrum has set out to create a society that embraces the benefits of autism, writes…

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Creating His Own Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 - 
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As the father of a child with autism and the founder of an autism organisation, Dr James Morton has built a reputation as a tireless worker for the community. A recent recipient…

Australia and Denmark Unite for Autism Jobs

Lina Caneva, Monday, 29th September 2014 - 
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The Governments of Australia and Denmark have signed an historic agreement in an attempt to create skilled employment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Department…

Charities Share in $1.1M in Greater Charitable Foundation Funding

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th February 2014 - 
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Six charities are sharing more than $1.1 million in new funding in New South Wales as part of grants by the Greater Charitable Foundation. Three new charity partners Camp…

Bleak Future for Autistic Teens – Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 9th October 2013 - 
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Many adolescents with autism are struggling with bullying and unmet educational needs, according to new research by Not for Profit, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).…

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