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Tell us what YOU think about the Thriving Kids program?

Dear Autistic and autism community

Please tell us what you think about the Thriving Kids Program

The Australian Autism Alliance is asking for your opinions and suggestions relating to the recently announced Thriving Kids program for our community’s 0-8 year olds who may require supports additional to those usually provided to neurotypical children of the same ages.

So that the Alliance continues to represent our Autistic and autism community voices at every table where decisions are being made about the Thriving Kids program, we’re seeking your opinions via the online survey link.

Click here to start survey.

Here’s some more information about us and this important request…

What is this survey about?

We want to hear from our community about the new Thriving Kids program. Your opinions will help guide decision-makers on issues that affect Autistic people and their families and others.

Who is running this survey?

This survey is run by the Australian Autism Alliance, the national disability representative organisation furthering the rights and interests of Autistic people across the life span, their parents and carers, and the autism community in Australia.

Established in 2016, the Australian Autism Alliance strives to improve the life chances of autistic people and facilitate collaboration within the Autistic and autism community, and those making decisions that affect us, e.g. Federal, State & Local Government, and their departments and sectors. 

Please have a look through this website to learn more about us, and if you have further questions, send an email to: chair@australianautismalliance.org.au

What do I need to do to participate in this survey?

  • The survey may take around 10–20 minutes
  • There are no right or wrong answers; we just want your views
  • Some questions offer multiple-choice response options, and some invite free-text (your written/typed) answers
  • If you are unable to complete the survey in one sitting, please click on the link in the top right of the survey page encouraging you to save and return to your responses
  • Taking part is anonymous and voluntary — you can skip any questions you prefer not to answer.

Who can take part?

We welcome responses from Autistic people, family members, educators, researchers, service providers, professionals, advocates, peak bodies, opinion leaders and others who support Autistic people directly or indirectly. 

We also welcome responses from people living with disability, in general, and your supporters.

Your privacy and confidentiality

  • This is an anonymous survey. We will not collect personal information unless you choose to provide it
  • Your answers will be combined with others to create a summary report
  • Individual responses will not be shared with other organisations or used for marketing
  • Survey results will be used to share with the Autistic and autism community and for decision makers involved in the “Thriving Kids” reform program 
  • The anonymous dataset may be kept on file and used to inform future related advice provided to the government.

Click here to start survey.

How will you access the results of this survey?

  • Results will be published on the Alliance’s website and accessible via our social media channels
  • If you would like a downloadable copy of the survey results, please subscribe to communications from the Australian Autism Alliance (you can do this by scrolling down to the Stay informed. Stay Connected. form and we will notify you of its release. 

Need support?

If you feel upset or distressed while completing the survey (or at any time), you can contact support services such as:

More questions?

For questions about this survey, please send an email to: chair@australianautismalliance.org.au

Next Steps:
Please click on the survey link below to begin sharing your opinions.  Completing the survey will be taken as your consent to participate.

Click here to start survey.

Thank you in anticipation of your support for furthering the rights, choice, and outcomes of Autistic people to thrive across the life span and facilitating collaboration within the autism community.

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