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Australia Pledges $40 Million for First National Autism Strategy

The government will set aside $42.3 million to improve the life outcomes of autistic people over five years.
Australia Pledges $40 Million for First National Autism Strategy
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Alfred Bui
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The Australian Labor government has unveiled a $42.3 million (US$26.2 million) action plan to support around 300,000 people with autism across the country.

On Jan. 14, the government launched Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, accompanied by an Action Plan aimed at improving support and outcomes for those with autism. The plan will run until 2031.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].