News
Autism Policy in Tasmania 2010 and Beyond - Public Meeting
In the lead-up to the 2010 State election, the Committees of Autism Tasmania and Action for Tasmanian Autistic Children [ATAC] have arranged a Public Meeting in Hobart on Sunday, 14 February 2010, at which all three Parliamentary parties will present their proposals and views on dealing with matters that affect people on the autism spectrum, their families and carers.
We have confirmation of attendance from Cassie O’Connor [Greens] and Brett Whitley [Liberals]; we’ve been advised that the Deputy Premier, Lara Giddings [Labor] will be attending and are waiting on confirmation.
Full details are set out on the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Early Days workshops
Up and coming Early Days workshops in Tasmania:
- Burnie 9th October.
- Launceston 16th October.
Early Days provides workshops for Australian mothers, fathers and other family carers of children aged six years and under who are on the Autism Spectrum. Find out how you can make a difference to your child’s development and your family life with Early Days.
For more information about these Early Days workshops and/or if you are interested in attending either of these workshops check the link at www.earlydays.net.au or ring 1800 334 155
New PLAYCONNECT Playgroup in Launceston Tasmania.
This Playgroup will commence on Tuesday 22nd September at 10am and every Tuesday following that.
The Playgroup will be held at the Northern Children's Network (NCN) playgroup room, 59d AmyRd.!
For more information about this Playgroup contact Playgroup Tasmania on1800 171 882 or Karen Mason - Autism Advisor on 0400 974 637
For further information regarding Play Connect go to www.playgrouptas.org.au
Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package
In 2008 The Australian Government provided $190 million in funding for the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package.
The funding package has enabled development of the following initiatives provided and accessed by families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders across Australia.
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Our Logo
The logo for Autism Tasmania is designed to provide a fresh, attractive and memorable image for the organization.
The use of visual signs and symbols to identify a group has a long history, including the well known heraldic devices of medieval times, but the practice stretches back for millennia. For instance, the rulers of Macedonia in the 3rd century BC, from whom Alexander the Great arose, had a stylized sunburst for their logo. In our times, the University of Tasmania has recently adopted a lion as its corporate logo.
The logo is a badge, a visual cue that is immediately associated by the observer with the organization. Therefore, the main target of the logo is not the organization itself so much as the rest of the community. As soon as a person catches sight of the logo they should think of the organization, not necessarily because the image gives direct information about the organization – we have words for that – but because the association has been made over time. To this end, the logo must be distinctive and attractive: distinctive so that it stands out and will be associated with the group; and attractive so that positive associations are made in the mind of the observer.
The logo meets the criteria of distinctiveness and attractiveness. During development, focus groups drawn from outside Autism Tasmania were asked to comment on the design. Each person immediately felt positive towards the beautiful delicate flower. This symbol will help us with marketing and fundraising that is so necessary to maintain our information, training and family support services.
Autism Tasmania is proud to announce the launch of its logo in Autism Awareness month. Our logo, based on the rare Rainbow sun orchid (Thelymitra polychroma) a plant endemic to Tasmania, symbolizes the difficulties and joys of raising children with Autism. As with orchids, with appropriate care and nurturing those on the autism spectrum can blossom and develop their full potential, positively contributing to their families and communities.
