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Autism New Zealand provides services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family/whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them.

Autism New Zealand works to:

Support autistic people and those who make up their support network – who want active assistance – in a collaborative way that helps them and their community, including liaising with other agencies on their behalf.

Educate individuals, families/whānau, professionals and other interested parties about autism, by providing a range of evidence-based, tailored courses that offer practical strategies, tools and information to manage effectively for the best outcomes.

Inform individuals, families/whānau, professionals and the wider public about autism via a variety of mediums including social media, websites, newsletters and resources as well as distributing the latest information and research relating to autism.

Services:

Outreach Services
- 16 Hubs Nationwide.
- Provide Support, Education and Information on autism
- Links you to local supports
- Free for autistic people, parents/family/whānau and their support networks (including educators and professionals)
Police Employment Opportunity
- Autism NZ and the New Zealand Police have partnered to provide a Neurodivergence Programme that seeks to help Autistic people into jobs.
Autism Connect
- Online access to information, and support.
- Connect the community to free, real-time events, such as educational programmes and social events.
- Connect with like-minded individuals.
- Create/Join video events.