ACT for Autism Australia are seeking to join a consortium with other service providers and like-minded not-for-profit organisations operating in Western Australia. Our aim is to continue supporting children under 9 years old through the Thriving Kids program. Please get in touch by 30 September so that we can work on a support program to help families and individuals in need.

admin@actforautism.com.au

Perth, Western Australia

Autism expertise and support services for schools, workplaces and families

  • Self- and plan-managed NDIS
  • Private funding welcome
Advocacy and Assistance

For autistic individuals of all ages.

  • Advocacy for private clients.
  • Assistance with Daily Living support worker services for private and NDIS clients in the Perth metropolitan area.
Consultancy and Coaching

For team members providing health, disability and education services.

  • Consultancy for those seeking input from autistic professionals regarding planning, policy and practice.
  • Consultancy for organisations and individuals supporting the autism community who welcome a team approach and are seeking a fresh perspective on their pedagogy.
  • Coaching for educators, therapists and families who spend the face-to-face hours supporting autistic individuals, and who are seeking step-by-step practical support, feedback and modelling.
Training and Therapy

For schools, professionals, organisations and families.

  • Training and consultancy for schools, allied health professionals and private organisations.
  • Therapy program design and training for teams supporting individuals with high support needs who may not reach their potential with only an hour or two of therapy a week.
  • Therapy and capacity building for NDIS participants under 9. Requests for clients over 9 years old are reviewed case by case.

Start in the right place

Tell us who you are and we'll show you what matters most to you.

Schools, professionals & organisations

Training that changes everyday practice

Twilight sessions, full-day workshops, consultancy and in-class coaching on visual supports, communication and inclusive practice.

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Autistic individuals of all ages

A support worker who actually knows what they're doing

Home and community support for children, teenagers and adults, matched to the person and started with familiarisation shifts.

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Families of children under 9

Therapy and capacity building that fits your week

Play-based therapy in everyday routines, with the strategies and coaching for you to keep using between sessions.

Early childhood supports

What we do

Advocacy, Consultancy and Training — the ACT in our name — alongside support work for autistic individuals of all ages and therapy for young children.

Training and consultancy

Practical, evidence-informed and neuro-affirming professional learning for schools, allied health teams and organisations.

Support workers

Home and community support for autistic individuals of all ages, seven days a week, matched to the person and their goals.

Therapy and capacity building (under 9)

Therapy and capacity-building supports for NDIS participants under 9, built around what your child already loves.

Private advocacy

Privately funded support to navigate the NDIS and education systems, alongside you in meetings and reviews.

Positive Behaviour Support Coming soon

Coming soon — join the waitlist to hear when Positive Behaviour Support opens.

How it works

No waiting weeks to hear back. Here's exactly what happens.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Complete the short enquiry form, or email us directly. It goes straight to our team.

  2. Have a free call

    We talk through goals, timing and funding, and answer your questions.

  3. Get started

    For supports we match a worker and begin with familiarisation shifts. For training we confirm dates and tailor the session to your setting.

Programs

Small, low-demand groups where autistic and non-autistic children are equally welcome.

NDIS Price Guide Navigator

A free tool: look up any support item by code or plain words, with Perth metro price limits for 2026–27.

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The Autism Shop — resources that lend a hand

Equipment and consumables

The things we use, without the disability mark-up

Low-cost assistive technology and sensory consumables — chew tools, fidgets, timers, weighted items, visual supports and communication aids.

  • Delivers to Australian addresses only
  • Free delivery, no minimum order
  • NDIS invoices and school purchase orders can be requested

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Take the next step when you're ready

One short form, then a free call about what you need, when you need it, and how it's funded. No pressure, no waiting weeks to hear back.

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