Autism Association of Australia is turning awareness into action.
In Good Company is a new Leap in! series sharing the real stories of organisations, foundations, charities and not-for-profits doing meaningful work across the disability community. It’s a chance to shine a light on the people, programs and partnerships making a difference every day and to better understand the role they play in supporting people with disability, families and communities. Quick take. Autism Awareness Australia has a new name: Autism Association of Australia, reflecting a shift from raising awareness to driving real-world change AAA is the national peak body for autism families, supporting people at every stage, from early diagnosis to adulthood and ageing AAA has trained around 22,000 early childhood educators in practical, evidence-based autism understanding Its focus now: turning almost 20 years of awareness into stronger families, better understanding and practical support for autistic people wherever they live, learn and work. For almost 20 years, AAA has been helping families understand autism, find trusted information and navigate the different stages of life that come with it. You may know the organisation by its former name, Autism Awareness Australia. In July 2026, it became Autism Association of Australia. The change may look simple, but for CEO and founder Nicole Rogerson,