Sydney, Monday 5 May 2025: Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their decisive re-election to Government.
AAA CEO, Nicole Rogerson, said the Australian people have delivered a clear message of confidence in this Government and now we need to see action.
“I’d like to personally congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Party for their overwhelming result on the weekend,” Mr Rogerson said.
“Our community of more than 300,000 autistic Australians and their families desperately need to see leadership and action from this Government.
“Today, we reaffirm our commitment to working with the Government to deliver on the promise of meaningful, accessible Foundational Supports - the very scaffolding that allows autistic Australians to live, learn, and thrive across every stage of life.
“The Albanese Government has a critical window of opportunity to transform rhetoric into reality.
“The introduction of Foundational Supports, alongside the National Autism Strategy, must now move from policy blueprint to operational reality, guided by transparency, urgency, and genuine co-design with the autism community.”
AAA’s recent 2025 National Parent and Carer Survey revealed a system in crisis:
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Diagnosis waiting times have blown out to over two years for one in three families
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Only 7.5% of autistic adults live independently
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80% of families remain unclear on what Foundational Supports are or how they’ll work
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And parents across the country are still asking: “Who will care for my child when I no longer can?”
“Autism Awareness Australia stands ready to work constructively with the Government to ensure Foundational Supports are fully funded, equitably delivered, and clearly communicated across all states and territories,” Ms Rogerson said.
“This election win is a mandate - not just for national leadership, but for national action.
“Now is the time to honour that mandate with decisive reform that puts autistic Australians at the centre, not at the margins, of our support systems.”
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Media contact: Nicole Rogerson, CEO, Autism Awareness Australia | 0402 447 900
About Autism Awareness Australia
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) is the leading national peak body for families, dedicated to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. With an 18-year track record of trusted, independent service, AAA has become the go-to organisation for autism information, advocacy and resources across Australia. AAA’s mission is simple - to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum by empowering families and working towards better outcomes.
For more information on For more information on AAA’s National Autism Parent/Carer Survey 2025, visit https://www.autismawareness.com.au/events/2025-autism-survey-report