What We Do
Our vision & mission
Our Vision is that Autistic people in Australia live full, meaningful and rewarding lives as contributors to a society that values, recognises and respects them.
Our Mission is with our diverse representation, the Alliance collectively works with and for the autistic, parent carer and autism communities to harness a voice at national level that will achieve our Vision.
Our objectives
A national voice for Autism
Inform and influence national policies and activities involving autistic Australians.
Community engagement
Represent the voices of autistic Australians and those who value, recognise and respect them.
Operations
Manage a fit-for-purpose organisation capable of delivering our Vision and Mission.
Our values
Leadership
Individually and collectively, we have a clear vision of where we are going. We develop considered strategies to improve the life chances of autistic people and facilitate collaboration within the autism community. We focus on solutions.
Collaboration
We are a diverse network operating across Australia and are committed to achieving common goals through co-operation. Embracing difference and diversity is integral to our success and the success of the autistic community. We are one team. We build trusting and respectful relationships. We move past personal agendas in favour of a common agenda to ensure collective impact.
Passion
Together we operate with determination and persistence. We are ambitious in our commitment to listen carefully and respond to the needs and expectations of our communities. We seek to ensure the inclusion and participation of autistic Australians.
Integrity
Individually and collectively, we take responsibility for achieving the objectives of the Alliance and treat each other and our stakeholders with respect regardless of status. We hold each other accountable and act with openness, integrity and trust. We are informed by evidence.
Respect
We believe in dignity, equality and the inherent worth of people. We honour human rights in our relationships and acknowledge the unique backgrounds, viewpoints, skills and talents of everyone. We value every voice as we create one strong voice for autism.