We want to know what you think

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In this paper we share our ideas about how our Strategy will support the Autistic community in Australia.

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We want to know what people who have experience with Autism think about our ideas.

This includes:

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  • Autistic people

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  • their families and carers

3 community members.

  • other community members.

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Our Strategy has 4 themes.

Themes are important ideas that come up in different areas of our work and lives.

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We explain these 4 themes in the next 4 sections.

And we include questions for you to think about for each theme.

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You can write your answer in the box below each question.

How you can tell us what you think

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We will run activities around Australia.

This means people from different communities in Australia can share their ideas with us.

You can take in part one of these events in person.

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You can also sign up for one of our online events.

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If you want to take part in these events, you need to sign up on our website.

www.dss.org.au/national-autism-strategy

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You can share your ideas on our online ideas wall.

nas.thedocialdesck.com.au/

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You can send your ideas to our email address.

AutismPolicy@dss.gov.au

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You can also send us a video or audio recording of your ideas.

This can include Auslan.

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You can also write your ideas to us in a letter.

National Autism Strategy Department of Social Services GPO Box 9820 Canberra, ACT 2601

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You can visit our website to find out more information.

engage.dss.gov.au/developing-the-national-autism-strategy/