Interactions with other initiatives

There are many disability inclusion initiatives in progress at the state, local and national government levels, as well as internationally. For meaningful change to take place, the Strategy must align with and support existing and emerging initiatives to ensure the needs of the diverse Autistic and autism communities are effectively addressed.

In particular, the State Disability Inclusion Plan, led by the Department of Human Services, works alongside and interacts with the Strategy to reduce duplication of efforts, whilst ensuring the needs of the disability and neurodivergent communities are met.

The National Autism Strategy was launched in early 2025 following a consultation period and outlines a framework to create a safe and inclusive society for Autistic people in all aspects of life in Australia. The associated National Autism Strategy First Action Plan outlines the steps the Australian Government is taking to deliver on the commitments made within the National Autism Strategy.

The National Autism Strategy supports and aligns with the South Australian Strategy. State-based actions arising from the National Autism Strategy will continue to be monitored to ensure reporting can be implemented through the Action Plan, and to ensure alignment of both the state and national strategies.