Federal government opens grant for autism-specific employment training

9 articles · Updated · ABC News · Apr 28

The grant, part of Australia's first National Autism Strategy, aims to address the 18.2% unemployment rate among autistic people, with the successful applicant to be announced soon.
The initiative responds to community consultation highlighting workplace barriers, discrimination, and burnout faced by autistic people, and seeks to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship as viable alternatives.
Experts and advocates emphasize the need for neurodiversity-affirming advisory programs and greater understanding from business advisers to support autistic entrepreneurs and create psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces.

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