The Autistic Family Support Association Inc. (AFSA) was formed in the mid 1980’s by families for families and has continued to support Victorian families with a family member with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS for over 20 years. You can read more about the AFSA story here.
The AFSA committe and many AFSA members are actively involved in lobbying the state and/or federal government for a better deal for everyone affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder and all families are encouraged to get involved.
AFSA, acts upon information from individuals with an ASD, parents/carers and others about issues facing them in the various support and education services and systems, often conducting surveys around the state and then presenting the facts to ensure change for the better.
The Victorian State Election is set for Sat 27th Nov 2010 and we’re on the campaign trail. “Autism - Stop the Robbery” is our current advocacy campaign. Information on what we are doing and how you can be involved can be found at Advocacy
A key AFSA objective is to assist families in similar situations to network with each other. For more information about local support groups have a look at Get Support.
You can also find other reliable autism related websites at Links.
You can find out more about what is happening in our news section and we would love for you to join the AFSA family!
Well we won the battle to have Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders recognised as a…
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So what has been happening during the implementation of the Autism State Plan?
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AFSA met with senior members of the Department of Planning and Community Development(DPCD), Sport & Recreation, Community…
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