The Autism Community Network (ACN) is a charity focused around building a strong community of support for those impacted by autism. We use our combined knowledge and experiences as carers or individuals in the 'autism community' to help each other.
We now have more than 1,900 families who come together on-line and 14 LGAs across Sydney and regional NSW to create a society where people with autism and their families can lead rich, full and rewarding lives.
We support the needs of our community through varied ways.?
- Provide support groups, social groups, kids clubs and information days
- Use volunteers with lived experiences to run most of our activities, people who understand the needs and issues first hand Connect people through Secret Status Facebook pages to communicate with the network, on a local area level, connecting with their local communities
- Member login to enable booking in to events, update their own information and recommend services ?
- We promote credible research projects to enable people to support those working to create a better, more inclusive future for our children.
- A society where people on the autism spectrum and their families lead full, rich and rewarding lives.
The Autism Community Network advances the health and social wellbeing of people with autism, their families and communities by providing
- Information, support and coordination services for individuals with autism, their parents and carers.
- Social skills building programs for children and adults with autism.
- Community development programs for disability services and mainstream providers.
