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Creating knowledge, creating impact: 2024 impact report

In 2024, we advanced evidence‑based research, policy engagement, clinical services, capacity building, and community outreach to enrich the lives of Autistic people, their families and carers.

Alex Haschek June 1, 2025

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Health and wellbeing Impact stories Policy advocacy

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.

Alex Haschek May 22, 2025

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Impact stories Neurodiversity News

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.

Alex Haschek May 18, 2025

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Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authored by Aimee Grant, Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University. Read the original article here.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment May 16, 2025

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Identification and diagnosis News VEAC

Making regional Victorian autism assessments accessible

Read the full report on how the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre are bringing autism assessments to regional Victoria

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment April 30, 2025

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Events News

Professor Alison Lane attends Jizai Consortium in Sendai, Japan

Professor Alison Lane, Director of the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), recently travelled to Japan to participate in the Jizai Consortium, an exciting multi-institutional event hosted by Tohoku University in Sendai.

LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment April 28, 2025

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Educational and vocational engagement Student

PhD candidate Clare Kermond

Clare came to autism research from a background as a journalist, reporting and editing articles that addressed discrimination and the challenges of students with disability in school settings. She also has a number of close personal connections with Autism.

Jake Mulligan April 25, 2025

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International women’s day 2025

Happy International Women's Day to ALL women! This year we highlighted stories of early-career researchers driving innovation in autism research, research on autism and gender differences and policy advocacy on…

Alex Haschek March 17, 2025

Impact stories VEAC

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.

Alex Haschek March 1, 2025

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Impact stories News Policy advocacy

The importance of evidence in shaping the National Autism Strategy

Evidence from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre helped shape Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, driving inclusive, research-based policy reform.

Alex Haschek February 21, 2025