Timeline of implementation
The Action Plan is a living document that can respond to the shifting priorities of the Autistic and autism communities.
Some of the actions listed within the Focus Areas are aimed to be addressed within the first 12 months of implementation, whilst others are longer term or ongoing targets that will be addressed over the duration of the plan.
Each Focus Area is broken down into three stages of delivery:
- Immediate actions - first 12 months: These actions are aimed to be addressed within the first 12 months of the implementation of the Action Plan to improve supports for the Autistic and autism communities.
- Staged actions – 2026 to 2029: These actions are longer-term targets that will be staged from 2026 to 2029 (the duration of the plan), ensuring the services and supports provided to Autistic people in South Australia are meaningful and measurable.
- Ongoing actions: These actions are ongoing targets that will be addressed over the life of the plan and beyond, ensuring services and supports are reviewed and updated to reflect the needs of the Autistic and autism communities.