What is Autism Connect?
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat.
It supports autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
Autism Connect advisors offer expert advice in many areas, including:
- exploring autism and autistic identity
- assessment and diagnosis support
- school and education
- the NDIS
- transition to employment
- behaviour and communication strategies
- referrals to services peer support connections,
- finding autism-friendly places and events, and
- making environments accessible.
You can speak with the Autism Connect Team by:
- Calling 1300 308 699
- Live Webchat
Open 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Autism information you can trust. Free, confidential and independent.
Providers who have experience and capacity for autistic individuals
Autism Connect cannot connect you with service providers.
The team at MyCareSpace can do that: Submit a Service Request here or call MyCareSpace on 1300 2888 93
