Acknowledgments

This Strategy has been endorsed by the State Autism Strategy Advisory Committee.

This Strategy has been developed in consultation and collaboration with the South Australian Autistic and autism communities.

In developing our commitments, we have listened to the voices of the Autistic and autism communities. With over 1,200 responses submitted to the Government of South Australia during the consultation process, this Strategy reflects the calls made by them to take action.

In particular, we acknowledge the input and broad expertise of the Department of Human Services, the State Autism Strategy Advisory Committee, the Office for Autism, other government departments and our non-government organisation partners.

Most of all, we acknowledge and thank the Autistic and autism communities in South Australia for their valuable contribution.

We, the State Autism Strategy Advisory Committee, have been committed to highlighting the diverse experiences of South Australia’s Autistic and autism communities throughout the co-design process of the State Autism Strategy 2024-2029 and amplifying the voices of lived experience.

We are proud and honoured to represent our community and help shape the future for Autistic people in South Australia. It has been a pleasure for us to be on this Committee, learning new things and collaboratively working with the Government of South Australia.

We aspire for a South Australia that is inclusive of the Autistic and autism communities in all areas of life. Now is the time for action.

Although there is more work to be done, the Strategy is a strong step forward in our journey of building trust and connection between the Autistic and autism communities and the government. This partnership has and will continue to create meaningful change for South Australia.