Autism Association 2025 Annual Report

International Collaboration

In November, we had the privilege of traveling to East Java to deliver an intensive four-day masterclass to over 1,000 alumni, teachers, and health professionals. Our workshops covered healthcare, employment, and transition to adulthood among other key topics. During our visit, we spoke with politicians and heads of government departments involved in services for children and adults with Autism. In recognition of the 35 th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Western Australia and East Java, we welcomed a sport diplomacy contingent to Perth to discuss inclusion in sport. In the year ahead we will host a study tour from the Paediatric Dentistry Specialist Program, Department of Paediatric Dentistry

at the Universitas Airlangga. This visit will focus on learning about dental health care and services for children with Autism in Western Australia and sharing information about the other services we provide. We have also received several requests for collaboration and Autism advice and consultancy internationally, including Ireland, France, and a study tour from Heep Hong Society in Hong Kong, to learn about our early childhood services, family supports, and community development initiatives.

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