Autism Association of Western Australia

IN the ongoing battle for funds, not-for-profit organisations are turning to niche events and away from the more traditional can-rattling approach.

Diploma Group has been awarded a $9 million contract to built a headquarters and early intervention centre for Autism WA.

THE Autism Association of WA will have a new home in a state-of-the-art facility in Shenton Park, thanks to support from Lotterywest and the state government.

THE dedication 19-year-old Matt Bartels has for his job is impressive; often, he’s too busy preparing and scanning documents to talk. He arrives at work early, leaves late, and has to be encouraged to take lunch and coffee breaks.

Not for profit group moves to lift its capacity to develop services and deliver them into the community.

WA’s disability service providers are continuing to innovate despite being left in limbo pending a decision on the implementation of the NDIS.

A lack of employer awareness and experience in terms of hiring people with a disability has led to misperceptions about what they can offer. 

The Autism Association of WA is part way through its campaign to secure 20 positions for jobseekers with autism, and is calling for more prospective employers to get involved.

This month's Subscriber News features; Cancer Council WA, Konica Minolta, 3 Pillars Asia Pacific, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Trainwest, Autism Association of Western Australia and Gourmania. 

Local charities and corporates are turning to an online platform to more efficiently source and gift items for people in need.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tim Marney, Steven Jones, Simon Moncrieff, Joan McKenna Kerr, Ashley Muirhead, Paul Ryan, Alira Kelly, Wyatt Buck, Peter O’Connor, Jonty Gibbs and Ronak Bhimjiani.