Victorian autism plan actions in 2025 include:
- The All Abilities Workforce and Sector Support Program will begin implementation in 2025. It will include co-design with a lived experience group. The group will help advise on how to deliver and evaluate the program.
- The Mindful Centre will help improve autism training for the mental health workforce in Victoria. The training will teach how to work with autistic individuals and their families at all ages.
- The Professional Development for Healthcare Workers initiative will start in 2025. The initiative aims to update and create training modules for healthcare workers. The goal is to help them understand what autistic people need from services and support.
- The 2023-24 State Budget had funding over four years for the Pathway to Good Health Program. Implementation has been phased over 3 years, with full implementation to be complete in 2025. The Pathway to Good Health Program provides health screening, referral, assessments and health plans. The service is for all children and young people aged 0 to 17 years who are entering or returning to statutory care.
- An Emergency Management Communications team are designing a plain language guide for CALD communities and people with disability. This project aligns with systemic reforms to promote inclusion.
- Creating and actioning an outcomes framework for the Victorian Disability Advocacy Program.
- A Victorian NDIS Justice Handbook will be published in 2025. The handbook will guide NDIA and Victorian justice system staff to work together. Their goal is to support people with disability, including autistic people.
- The Department of Education working on embedding Disability Inclusion in all schools. This will help build more knowledge and skills in inclusive education. The aim is to create inclusive and welcoming schools for all students, including autistic students.
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