The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
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About ASAN AUNZ
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN AUNZ) is run by Australian and New Zealander Autistic people, for Autistic people. We are the peak body for Autistic Self-Advocacy in Australia and New Zealand.
We are associated with ASAN USA making us a part of an international Autism Self-Advocacy Network.
ASAN AUNZ understands that Autistic citizens can contribute to society and enriching the lives of their families and communities. We are committed to enable Autistic citizens to achieve their full potential in society.
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It feels like I’ve come full circle
Nichole Conolly (She/They) Nichole is a writer and educator, originally from Caloundra, QLD. She has a Masters in Autism from the University of Wollongong and a Certificate IV in Education
read moreThe Disability Royal Commission
In 2020 we asked Autistic people what they wanted to know about the Disability Royal Commission – these are the results of our survey. In response we created an episode
read moreNDIS Amendment Bill
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia and New Zealand raises concerns over NDIS Amendment Bill. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Australia and New Zealand (ASAN AUNZ) is deeply concerned by
read moreNational Autism Strategy
We are encouraging our community to contribute to the National Autism Strategy and help shape the change! Public consultations for the development of this national strategy are now underway. You
read moreWe vote yes!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are Australia’s First Nations Peoples ‘The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand unequivocally supports the Voice to Parliament and encourages our community
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