Women With Disabilities Australia commends the Federal Government on its recent release of the National Autism Strategy (2025–2031). WWDA also acknowledges the many members of the WWDA community who informed the development of the Strategy, and commends the members of the Oversight Council for their leadership.
The release of the National Autism Strategy marks a significant milestone in recognising and addressing the needs of Autistic people across Australia. We welcome the Strategy and are encouraged by its commitments to inclusion, intersectionality, and neurodiversity-affirming practices, particularly in recognising women, girls, and gender-diverse people as a ‘priority cohort’.
WWDA published a position statement to inform The National Autism Strategy on June 18, 2024. This updated statement reflects The Strategy’s key areas of alignment with our pre-release recommendations, while also highlighting what must still be addressed to ensure equitable outcomes for the Autistic community.