Focus Area 6: Staged actions - from 2026 to 2029

Commitment 2: Improve the experiences of Autistic people of all ages navigating and engaging in health and mental health services.

Target

Ensure health and mental health services provide services and supports that are tailored to the individual.

Action

Create pathways to support the transition from youth to adult hospitals and services, including for their families, carers and support people.

Lead: Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN)

Target Date: 2026

Action

Ensure resources and supports are provided to carers involved in the care planning of an Autistic person.

Lead: Local Health Networks

Target Date: 2026

Action

Partner with specialist health and mental health service providers to support the diverse student community in higher education across metropolitan, regional and remote campuses.

Lead: TAFE SA

Target Date: 2029

Action

Pilot the Hidden Disability Sunflower pathway to improve access to surgery and care.

Lead: Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

Target Date: 2026

Commitment 3: Improve the accessibility of health and mental health services, especially in regional and remote communities.

Target

Improve health and mental health service processes to ensure they are accessible.

Action

Build partnerships with external mental health services in the metropolitan and regional communities to improve referral pathways and access to services for Autistic students in higher education.

Lead: TAFE SA

Target Date: 2029