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Autism SA Vision
Leading the way through knowledge,
understanding and acceptance.
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Autism SA Mission Statement
Our mission is to actively promote
the acceptance of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
and to provide services throughout South Australia
to enable them and their families to be an integral
part of the community.
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In 1964 a group of parents joined together
to employ a teacher to work with their children with autism.
By the early 1970s the group had gone from renting a room
on Greenhill Road to securing premises at Crammond House
in Norwood for the Autistic Children’s School. At that
time there were approximately ten clients, and programs
were run at the school and in the home. The service expanded
quickly, and soon teachers were integrating children with
autism into other school settings. As the ages, numbers,
and needs of the client population grew the range of services
that the Clinic School offered widened. A fundraising program
was initiated to secure a permanent home for the growing
school, and in 1975, the current premises at Fisher Street
were bought. By the early 1990’s the organisation had
several hundred clients, and was providing early intervention
programs, school support programs, vocational and post-school
options and family support. It was also at this time that
diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome was published
and Autism SA began to offer services and support to individuals
with this disorder. Since then the number of clients registered
with Autism SA has risen to over 1900.
In 2004 a new direction was taken in corporate
identity and the Autism Association of South Australia established
the trading name of ‘Autism SA’. The corporate
identity change included a new logo and a change in corporate
colours.
Underpinning the services provided by
Autism SA are the beliefs that:
- A person with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder has the same rights as other people in society.
- The interests of the person with
an Autism Spectrum Disorder and society are best met when
the conditions of everyday living are as close as possible
to the patterns of mainstream society.
- Each person with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder is an individual with his/her own special strengths
and needs, and these must be recognised in the support
given to the person and the family.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder affects
the whole family.
- Support is best provided to people
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families when
parents and professionals work together in a spirit of
mutual respect and cooperation.
- The interests of the family are best
provided for by Autism SA incorporating in its programs
the opportunity for parents to grow in their understanding
of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and have access to a range
of support mechanisms.
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Services provided
by Autism SA
Autism SA has a philosophical
approach to service delivery that is eclectic and holistic.
Programs Funded under the Federal Government’s Helping Children with Autism Package:
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Strategic Directions
Click here to view our Stategic Plan June 2005-June 2008
Click here to view our Progress Report - October 2007
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Organisational
Information
Autism SA is an incorporated, not for profit
organisation governed by a duly-elected Board of Management.
Board of Management
Autism SA is managed by a Board of Management
elected at the Annual General Meeting each year. The Board
of Management is comprised of 4 parent representatives,
a staff representative and representatives with expertise
in Autism Spectrum Disorder, finance, law and management.
Subcommittees of the board include the Executive and Finance
Committee, Policy and Ethics Committee and Development Committee.
Board of Management 2008/2009
| Neil White |
President, Management Expertise |
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Abbey-Leigh Dalton |
Consumer Rep |
| Troy Mohler |
Vice President, Consumer Rep |
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Dr Manya Angley |
ASD Expertise |
| Katharine Annear |
Consumer Rep |
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Gabrielle Canny |
Legal Expertise |
| Donna Webb |
Consumer Rep |
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Amanda Harris |
Member elected by Autism SA staff |
| Jenny Karavolos |
Treasurer, Financial Expertise |
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Funding
Approximately 65% of Autism SA's
funding is derived from Government sources. The majority
of this funding is provided for the Early Development Program
and the School Program from the Ministerial Advisory Committee:
Students with Disability, for educational services. Other
government funding is received from the Disability Services
Office, for social skills groups,
the intensive behaviour program, speech pathology, occupational
therapy, family support and for some of our adult programs.
Additional funding for adult programs is also received from
the Department of Family and Community Services.
The remaining funds have to be raised by Autism SA. This is achieved through charges for training
and development programs, seeking grants for particular
projects, fees for some services, donations and fundraising
activities. Click
here to see how you can help with our fundraising events.
Constitution
Constitution updated September 2005
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Annual
Report
2005 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report
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Policies and
Procedures
For a full list of Autism SA Policies and
Procedures click here.
Autism SA policy manuals are also available online in the Service Excellence section on the Department of Health website.
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Family Support Groups
These groups are a vital support for many
families. To view a list of groups available click
here.
Research
More information about click here.
Vacant Positions
0.8 Consultant
Spectrum Advisory Services
PSO1 classification in conjunction with Autism SA Enterprise Agreement
FTE- Salary ranging from $43,105 to $54,556
Autism SA is seeking an enthusiastic person to join Spectrum Advisory Services. The team offers a wide range of services including support and counseling for individuals and families, an Info Line, Resource Centre, training workshops and group social programs. You will be working with individuals with ASDs 7 years and over, their families and the community. To be successful you will need to have a knowledge and understanding of ASDs and counseling, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and cooperatively within a small multi-disciplinary team.
Please click here to view the Job Description. Job Descpritions are available from Reception on 8379 6976 or at www.autismsa.org.au (follow the link from ‘About Autism SA’ to ‘Positions Vacant’. The successful applicants will have a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology, education, disability, education) Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA’s current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging. All appointments are subject to satisfactory offender history check.
Applications including a CV, statement addressing the job description and the contact details of 3 referees are required and should be emailed to admin@autismsa.org.au or mailed to:
Liz Cohen
Director of Programs
Autism SA
PO Box 304
Marleston DC SA 5033
Applications close 4.30 pm, Wednesday 1 July, 2009.
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