The Autism Association of Western Australia is one of Australia’s largest specialist service providers, and the only Autism specific organisation providing a full range of services for children and adults in Australia.
Established in 1967, our services are person-centred and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism. We are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life of every individual with Autism and their families, and are passionate about supporting them to live their best life.
Our Mission
To advance the personal development, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism.
Our Vision
What we work to achieve:
- All children with Autism have a great start in life
- All children with Autism receive the education they need
- All adults with Autism receive the support they need to lead an ordinary life
- A community where people with Autism are understood, accepted and celebrated.
Our Values
Passion to make the greatest difference
Respect for the uniqueness of each person
Commitment to treat individuals and families as we ourselves would like to be treated
Excellence in all that we undertake
Innovation to fulfil dreams and aspirations
Courage to strenuously advocate for people with Autism and their families.
Our service commitments to you
- We are open and honest in all that we do
- We respect your individual rights and your privacy
- We place you at the centre of everything we do
- We embrace your cultural background and needs
- We listen to you and your family and value your feedback
- We will work together to ensure you are happy with the people who work closely with you
- We continually evaluate and improve our services
- We are committed to providing quality services
Hosted on behalf of the Australian Advisory Board on Autism.
Autism Association of Western Australia
The Autism Association of Western Australia is one of Australia’s largest service providers, and the only Autism specific organisation providing a full range of services for children and adults in Australia.
Established in 1967, our services are person -centred and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism. We are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life of every individual with Autism and their families and are passionate about supporting them to live their best life possible.
Our Purpose
To advance the inclusion, equality of opportunity and community participation of people with Autism.
Our Vision
- All children with Autism have the best start in life.
- All children with Autism receive the education they need.
- All Autistic adults have opportunity to lead a life of their choosing.
- A community where the strengths of autistic people are understood, accepted and celebrated.
Our Values
Respect
We honour the uniqueness of each person.
Trust
Trusting relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
Collaboration
Individuals, families and staff work together as one.
Passion
We work with vigour to make the greatest difference.
Integrity
A commitment to honesty in everything we do.
Our service commitments to you
- We are open and honest in all that we do
- We respect your individual rights and your privacy
- We place you at the centre of everything we do
- We embrace your cultural background and needs
- We listen to you and your family and value your feedback
- We will work together to ensure you are happy with the people who work closely with you
- We continually evaluate and improve our services
- We are committed to providing quality services
Hosted on behalf of the Australian Advisory Board on Autism.