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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 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
read moreSenator Hughes doubles down on Morrison’s comments and takes aim at Autistic adults – again.
“Jenny and I have been blessed; we’ve got two children that don’t – haven’t had to go through that” Scott Morrison’s attempt at sympathy was really a self-focused account of
read moreAutistic Self Advocacy Peak Body Welcomes Labor Commitment to National Autism Strategy and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) overhaul.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand welcomes the announcement today from Bill Shorten that Labor commits to a National Autism Strategy informed by the findings of
read moreWelcoming 2022
For the third New Year’s Eve in a row, many of us have been directly impacted by Covid-19 and its variants. This has left many people in our community feeling
read moreFirst People’s Disability Network – Submission to the Royal Commission
Traditionally First Nations People with disability were cared for, supported and considered to be a valued and contributing part of their community, however, the practice of removing Australia’s First Peoples
read moreSensory Bliss – Poem by Gowan Daisy Ditchburn
Gowan Daisy Ditchburn (they/them) shared the poem below for International Autistics Speaking Day. Gowan wrote "While often we discuss sensory overload, for very good reasons, I wanted to do something
read moreInternational Autisics Speaking Day 2021
If you have ever wondered about where this day began, blogger Fierce Autie has written a post describing the history of International Autistics Speaking Day. Read their blog post here:
read moreInternational Day of People With Disability 2021
In 2021, the theme for International Day of People With Disability is Fighting for Rights in the Post-COVID Era. ASAN-AUNZ Project Officer Tammy McGowan shares her thoughts on leadership in
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