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After reviewing 500 research papers and listening to nearly 800 Autistic people and those who support Autistic students,...
19/02/2026

After reviewing 500 research papers and listening to nearly 800 Autistic people and those who support Autistic students, Autism CRC has developed the Draft National Guidance for best practice in inclusive education for Autistic students.

Now, they’re inviting public feedback before it’s finalised.

This is a real opportunity to help shape what inclusive education looks like across the country - informed by evidence, lived experience, and the voices of school communities.

Who can participate?
Anyone aged 18 or over who:
• is a parent, caregiver or family member of an Autistic child, teen or adult
• works in education such as a teacher, school leader, aide or specialist
• is an allied health professional supporting Autistic students
• is an Autistic adult who attended school
• works in an organisation supporting Autistic people or inclusive education

📝 Have your say before the consultation closes, Sunday 15 March, 11:59pm AEST (QLD time) 👉 LINK IN BIO (autismcrc.com.au/national-guidance-inclusive-education/draft-consultation)

Vale Lee CasuscelliWe are deeply saddened by the passing of our former colleague, Lee Casuscelli.Lee tragically lost her...
16/02/2026

Vale Lee Casuscelli

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former colleague, Lee Casuscelli.

Lee tragically lost her life on Saturday following a road incident in Camden, NSW.

Lee was a respected and much-loved leader who made a significant contribution across Positive Partnerships and Aspect Education. She served as Principal of Aspect Western Sydney School and Aspect Macarthur School, and later as part of our Education Leadership team.

She led with integrity, expertise and genuine care. Lee was dedicated to creating school communities where autistic students could thrive and where staff felt supported and confident in their roles. She mentored generously and strengthened the people around her, leaving a lasting impact on our schools and culture.

For those who had the privilege of working alongside her, this loss is profound. She will be remembered with great respect and warmth across the Aspect community.

Our thoughts are with Lee’s family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time. 💜

Well done to Q***r Sporting Alliance for delivering such a welcoming and inclusive National Sports Tournament in January...
13/02/2026

Well done to Q***r Sporting Alliance for delivering such a welcoming and inclusive National Sports Tournament in January!

The tournament took place at Narrandjeri Stadium in Thornbury and is Australia’s largest LGBTIQA+ basketball and netball event 🏀🏐. Focused on community and inclusion, it expanded in 2026 to include futsal and pickleball social sessions. ⚽🎾

Our Autism Friendly team was proud to partner with QSA to help make the event more accessible and comfortable for everyone. Together, we:
📃 Created a Visual Story with clear expectations, maps and check-in guidance
🌿 Designed and delivered a Quiet Space with sensory tools and private areas
🖐 Hosted a stall with fidgets and sensory supports for players and supporters

Feedback from the community was overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing how valuable the Quiet Space, pre-event information and Visual Story were to their overall experience.

Congratulations to the Q***r Sporting Alliance team for continuing to lead the way in inclusive sport. 🙌


📷: Danielle Basser

11/02/2026

“Inclusion means everyone has a right to learning and access to opportunities.” 💬

Eva from Big Picture Learning Australia describes inclusion as every person having the right to access learning, sport and community life, with education built around their interests, strengths and goals.
Eva also highlights the importance of stronger collaboration between policy and practice, and more public conversation about inclusive learning.

Learn from experts shaping inclusive education.

👉 Sign up for future Communities of Practice events: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-services/workshops-and-webinars/be-part-of-future-communities-of-practice

🤗 Our team is hard at work crafting our new resources ready for April 2026, in collaboration with the Autistic community...
11/02/2026

🤗 Our team is hard at work crafting our new resources ready for April 2026, in collaboration with the Autistic community - everything you need to help drive understanding and inclusion. You won't want to miss out!

📅 Save the date and register your interest now to get early access to the FREE resource pack: 👉 www.aspect.org.au/WAUM

is among the many Autistic advocates joining us again to help spark understanding and support a more inclusive society for everyone. 🙏

06/02/2026

“Inclusive education isn’t about fitting students into systems - it’s about building systems that fit students”

In this episode of A Different Brilliant, Eliza Tait shares her lived experience navigating public, private and specialist schooling as a twice-exceptional autistic student - and what truly inclusive education should look like.

🎧 Listen to the full episode our your favourite podcast app!
' a different brilliant', an Aspect podcast hosted by the wonderful Madeleine Jaine Lobsey Wondiverse

The Australian Government has released the Thriving Kids foundational supports model – a major shift in how early suppor...
04/02/2026

The Australian Government has released the Thriving Kids foundational supports model – a major shift in how early supports for young children are designed and delivered.

Aspect notes the release of the Thriving Kids model as a significant step towards reshaping early supports for children with developmental delay or disability.

While we support the intent and principles underpinning the model, we look forward to further detail on how these principles will be operationalised in practice, including program design, delivery mechanisms and accountability arrangements.

Read full statement 👉 https://www.aspect.org.au/news/aspect-response-to-thriving-kids-foundational-supports-model

Many Autistic people and families face challenges when using services such as healthcare, transport, employment services...
04/02/2026

Many Autistic people and families face challenges when using services such as healthcare, transport, employment services, shops, restaurants, education and community activities. At the moment, there is no national information that shows how common these challenges are or how they affect wellbeing.

A new study led by the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) is exploring the accessibility of services and places for Autistic people in Australia.

This research aims to inform future policies, services and practices so everyday environments better support Autistic people and their families.

You are welcome to take part in this research if:
• are an Autistic adult (formally or self-identified), or
• are a parent or caregiver of an Autistic person (of any age)
• live in Australia.

You will complete an anonymous 10–30 minute online survey about your experiences with services and community settings in the past 12 months.
As a thank you, we will donate $2AUD to your choice of four charities when you complete the survey.

Complete the survey: https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efxVyoBUNSd1FI2

Please be mindful of confidentiality when commenting or sharing. This project has been reviewed by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (Ref: 2025/950)

Griffith University The Kids Research Institute Australia The University of Western Australia

Feeling completely worn out, overwhelmed or shut down? Sometimes it’s more than just being tired. When everyday demands ...
03/02/2026

Feeling completely worn out, overwhelmed or shut down? Sometimes it’s more than just being tired.

When everyday demands keep piling up, it can take a real toll on energy, wellbeing and capacity to cope. Understanding what’s happening is an important step towards better support and recovery. 🥰

💡 Follow us on social media for more resources and tips - we're on Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, LinkedIN and TikTok.

02/02/2026

“Inclusion means having access to what matters to you.” ❤️

Emily Baitch, founder and director of Mummel Road Positive Behaviour Support, combines her professional expertise with her lived experience as mum to a 15 year old Autistic son. Her team focuses on person centred and family centred practice under the NDIS, especially around the critical post school transition.

Through initiatives like their Garden to Market program and partnerships with Hunter Aspect School, Emily and her team facilitate community engagement so Autistic adolescents can move into adult life with confidence, connection and purpose.

Learn from experts shaping inclusive education.

👉 Sign up for future Communities of Practice events: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-services/workshops-and-webinars/be-part-of-future-communities-of-practice

🎉 This week, most of our students returned to school, and the new year is officially underway. We’re excited to share th...
30/01/2026

🎉 This week, most of our students returned to school, and the new year is officially underway. We’re excited to share the first moments from the start of the school year. More photos coming next week ❤️🤩

Aspect invites educators, researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience to submit an Expression of Interes...
30/01/2026

Aspect invites educators, researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to present or facilitate a workshop at our next Community of Practice (CoP) event.

Presentations and workshops will be grounded in three interconnected themes:
1. Building a shared understanding of autism as a neurodevelopmental difference
2. Designing inclusive, neuro-friendly classroom and school environments
3. Embedding universal support and reasonable adjustments within high-quality teaching

👉 Learn more and express interest: www.aspect.org.au/CoP_March_2026

⏰ EOIs close: 5pm, Wednesday 11 February 2026

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