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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)
Autism Resource Centre
- Access a range of diagnostic and support services
- Hire rooms
- Custom-made space for Autistic people
Diagnostic Service
- A lower-cost private option to access autism assessment and diagnosis
Employment and Transition Services
- Includes:
  - Identification of realistic career options
  - Creation of a step-by-step plan to gain employment
  - Creation of a targeted CV and cover letters
  - Practical job search skills
  - Assistance in making the first approach to employers
  - Interview practice and interview support
  - Job-coaching
  - Autism awareness training for employers of participants in the service
  - In work support for those already in the workplace who may be having difficulties in their job.
- Eligibility requirements:
  - NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
  - Aged between 16-65
  - Have a WINZ Client Number
  - Willingness to work at least 5 hours per week in a mainstream workplace
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.