The Australian Government is supporting Autistic children and young people, as well as their parents, carers, teachers and other education professionals.
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Since 2007–08, the Government has provided more than $100 million to support Autistic school students through the Positive Partnerships program which provides:
- high-quality professional development for teachers, principals, and other school staff to build their understanding, skills, and expertise in working with Autistic children and young people
- workshops and information sessions for parents and carers of Autistic school-aged children and young people
- a dedicated website with online learning modules and other resources, including:
- resources, in different languages, for parents and carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- resources developed in consultation with First Nations communities.
All services are free and available to staff and families from all government and non-government, primary and secondary schools across Australia.
Phase 4 of the Positive Partnerships program is being implemented by Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT).