About Autism Tasmania Inc.

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Autism Tasmania Inc.

• Autism Tasmania was started by a group of committed parents in October 1992. Through their hard work and perseverance,   Autism Tasmania is now recognized as the peak body and representative voice for the autism community in Tasmania.

• Membership is drawn from across Tasmania and includes individuals, families, carers,
  organisations and professionals with a connection to the autism field.

• Autism Tasmania is an incorporated association under Tasmanian legislation. The constitution provides for its
  affairs to be operated by a ten-person committee, with the provision where possible that at least two people
  must be elected from each of the three regions of Tasmania – south, north and north-west.

• The Annual General Meeting is held in September each year. Members are encouraged to actively
  participate in the running of Autism Tasmania by joining the committee or helping with specific activities.

• Autism Tasmania is managed by a voluntary committee.

from the AUSTRALIAN AUTISM HANDBOOK SMITH / BENISON O'REILLY, SEAN

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Mission Statement

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To provide information, counselling and practical support to people involved in the autism community and be an active voice in promoting and developing improved service provision to meet the specific and changing needs of people who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families

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Vision and Values

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Our Vision

• A pro active organization that is acknowledged as the voice of the Tasmanian autism community, with a strong and active regional network of members and effective partnerships with related organizations, government and relevant service providers.

Our Values

• Support of the rights of people who have an ASD, their families and guardians to have a voice in
determining their own services and be treated with dignity, respect, openness and consideration.

• The encouragement of excellence in all that is done to assist people who have an ASD and their families.

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Management

Chief Executive Officer - Manuel Duharte
Team Leader Autism Advisor Service - Sam Hooper
Family Support Coordinator - Rose Clark

The Committee

The Autism Tasmania Committee 2009

President - Mr Mick Clark
Senior Vice President - Kristen Desmond
Secretary - Mr Mick Clark
Treasurer - Kristen Desmond
Committee Member - Mrs Louise Davies
Committee Member - Dr Andrew Davies
Committee Member - Linda Murphy
Committee Member - Ann Lindsay
Committee Member - Felicity Brown

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Calendar

2 April – International Autism Day

April – Autism awareness month

September – AGM Autism Tasmania

 

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