We Look After Our Own Mob: world first research report on Australia's First Peoples experiences of autism

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    Positive Partnerships webpage

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    Commissioned Research Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences of autism

    Period20 Feb 2020

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    • Title We Look After Our Own Mob: world first research report on Australia's First Peoples experiences of autism
      Degree of recognitionNational
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryAustralia
      Date20/02/20
      DescriptionPositive Partnerships is proud to have collaborated with Macquarie University on a new research report titled 'We Look After Our Own Mob: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Experiences of Autism'. On Tuesday 18th February this report was launched at the State Library of New South Wales by the Honourable Linda Burney MP, NSW Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.
      The report shares dialogue and insights from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on how they feel about the state of autism-related services in their communities, as well as what changes are needed to enable autistic children to feel secure, safe and supported at school. Focus too is placed on how we can all best honour the rights of autistic children to maintain authentic connection to their culture and community.
      Producer/AuthorPositive Partnerships
      URLhttps://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/news/2020/autismmq
      PersonsRozanna Lilley, Mikala Sedgwick, Liz Pellicano