National Autism Strategy – Improving the Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Process
Tender ID: 603949
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Tender is invited by the Issuer.
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to improve the identification, assessment and diagnosis of autism process for Autistic people and their families and carers.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
• Develop information and resources designed for Autistic people, and their carers, to support access to affordable, quality and neurodiversity-affirming autism assessment and diagnosis.
• Produce information and resources in accessible formats (including videos, visual information, Easy Read and key languages) that are widely distributed.
• Resources will be developed for the Autistic community, and their carers and support networks, and cover pre- and post-diagnosis information, address diverse presentations, and co-occurring conditions.
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are:
• Autistic individuals and their carers report increased understanding and confidence in navigating the assessment and diagnosis process and access to supports and services following a diagnosis.
• Accessible, neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive and culturally appropriate resources are widely disseminated and used by the Autistic community and their support networks.
The Activity will fund one organisation to develop and produce pre- and post-diagnosis information and resources.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must be one of the listed organisations and have received an invitation to apply from the department:
Amaze Incorporated - ABN15 600 724 949
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) – ABN 12 000 637 267
Autism Awareness Australia – ABN 42 130 217 962
Autism CRC Ltd – ABN 55 162 632 180
Autism Queensland Limited – ABN 79 253 351 418
Autism Association of South Australia (Autism SA) – ABN 98 164 545 215
Reframing Autism Ltd – ABN 33 634 493 628
The list of eligible organisations was determined because of their experience and/or specialist expertise and knowledge within the Autistic and autism community. Reframing Autism Ltd is also an Autistic-led organisation which aligns to the National Autism Strategy’s guiding principles. All other listed organisations are autism-focussed organisations.
Applications from consortia are acceptable, providing there is a lead organisation that is solely accountable to the Commonwealth for the delivery of grant activities and is an eligible entity as per the list above. Only the lead organisation can submit the application form and enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. Eligible organisations can form a consortium with ineligible organisations, with the exception of those organisations deemed ineligible because they are included on the National Redress Scheme’s website on the list of ‘Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme’.
As outlined in section 2 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, the five statutory funding conditions will apply to this grant opportunity.
Total Amount Available (AUD):
$455,000.00
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Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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