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Victorian autism plan: 2023 refresh

The Victorian autism plan refresh aims to ensure the plan continues to reflect and respond to emerging policy challenges and opportunities.

Date:
6 Nov 2023

Victorian autism plan

The original Victorian autism plan was published in 2019.

Summary and Easy read versions of the plan

Victorian autism plan: 2023 refresh - Summary
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Victorian autism plan - plan update 2023 to 2025 - easy read
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Audio and Auslan versions of the plan

Language

In this plan we use the words ‘autistic people’ because most people in the autism community told us they prefer this term. This is in keeping with a broader trend towards using identity-first language. We acknowledge that many people still value person-first language such as ‘person with autism’.

We use the words ‘autism spectrum disorder' when talking about the recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. However, we know that many autistic people and advocacy organisations do not use this term.

We also use the term ‘autism community' to mean autistic people, their families, carers and supporters, and autism-related organisations.

We use the word ‘Aboriginal' to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the terms ‘Aboriginal‘, ‘Indigenous' and ‘Koori(e)’ do not capture the diversity and complexity of Victoria’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. Our intent is always to use terms that are respectful, inclusive and accurate.

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