Dear Minister Butler MP

I recently became aware of the Westmead's One Stop Shop pro bono service for profoundly autistic patients (and others with severe disability who otherwise do not access many crucial health services). This service was described on the ABC in 2023.

The NDIS was built on a vision of inclusion, dignity and empowerment. But to realise this vision, families need to be shown compassion and have human connection with agencies, writes Legal Services SA chief executive Annmarie Lumsden.

Callum Godde

Tessa Koumoundouros

New research suggests that those diagnosed with autism in late childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood are more likely to have a different type than those diagnosed in early childhood.

The Hon. Andrew Leigh MP responded negatively to A4's request that the ABS's SDAC survey collect data in 2025 (or 2026) ... ahead of the government's recent decision to wait until 2028.

The Minister's (undated, received 9/10/2025) response is available below. 

A4 does not understand why the survey would return to a six year cycle during the early stages of NDIS stabilisation (or major reform), the start of Thriving Kids, and the design phase of Foundational Supports for people with disability. 

A4 is a proud sponsor of Australia’s first-ever national event focused solely on profound autism

The NDIS chose the I-CAN assessment tool for its so-called independent assessments of NDIS participants. 

Media Release

Medical experts around the world, including in Australia, advise that Paracetamol does not cause autism.

Reports from medical experts can be found at: