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Impact stories 2025
As part of our Research Showcase 2025, the Centre produced a document highlighting some of our most important and influential impact stories for the year. You can download read about…
Authenticity in the classroom: The impact of supporting Autistic leadership
Autistic scholars like Bek Carter are transforming higher education through authentic leadership, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
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Autism Professor Gives Back to the Next Generation of Researchers
Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale knows from personal experience the difference that top-up funding can make to a PhD project.
Neurodiversity-affirming tools and training to support inclusive mental health care
Groundbreaking, co-designed suicide prevention tools are transforming clinical care for Autistic people, leading to more inclusive, effective, and life-saving interventions.
The importance of evidence in shaping national mental health policy
The National Roadmap marks a turning point in recognising and addressing the health inequities Autistic Australians face. OTARC is proud to have contributed evidence, expertise, and lived experience to shape its autism-affirming approach.
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Beyond the interview: Building neuroinclusive recruitment that works
We are transforming our recruitment practices by breaking down barriers that exclude Autistic and other neurodivergent talent. Our neuroinclusive approach creates a fairer, more supportive workplace.
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The Victorian Early Assessment Clinic (VEAC)
The Victorian Early Assessment Clinic is transforming autism diagnosis by providing timely, affordable, neurodiversity-affirming assessments for young children.
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The importance of evidence in shaping the National Autism Strategy
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ASDetect: Early identification of autism in the hands of parents
ASDetect is a free, scientifically validated mobile app that helps parents identify early signs of autism through video-guided assessments, improving access to timely diagnosis worldwide.
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Hope as a motivation for climate action
Hope, especially in the face of long odds, has been shown to drive meaningful support for climate action, shaping new policies that prioritise mental health and resilience.