News Articles for Autism Association of Western Australia

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tim Marney, Steven Jones, Simon Moncrieff, Joan McKenna Kerr, Ashley Muirhead, Paul Ryan, Alira Kelly, Wyatt Buck, Peter O'Connor, Jonty Gibbs and Ronak Bhimjiani.

A disability workforce retention fund and a campaign to attract workers are among the seven initiatives awarded funding to grow the sector's labour force.

With construction nearing its end point, the WA Museum is shifting its focus to content development at the state's newest cultural facility.

Following in the footsteps of Stan Perron, some key names in philanthropy have increased their funding distribution, but many charity recipients are struggling to measure the impact of these donations.

Local charities and corporates are turning to an online platform to more efficiently source and gift items for people in need.

This month's Subscriber News features; Cancer Council WA, Konica Minolta, 3 Pillars Asia Pacific, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Trainwest, Autism Association of Western Australia and Gourmania.

The Autism Association of WA is part way through its campaign to secure 20 positions for jobseekers with autism, and is calling for more prospective employers to get involved.

A lack of employer awareness and experience in terms of hiring people with a disability has led to misperceptions about what they can offer.

WA's disability service providers are continuing to innovate despite being left in limbo pending a decision on the implementation of the NDIS.

Not for profit group moves to lift its capacity to develop services and deliver them into the community.

THE dedication 19-year-old Matt Bartels has for his job is impressive; often, he's too busy preparing and scanning documents to talk.

THE Autism Association of WA will have a new home in a state-of-the-art facility in Shenton Park, thanks to support from Lotter

Diploma Group has been awarded a $9 million contract to built a headquarters and early intervention centre for Autism WA.

IN the ongoing battle for funds, not-for-profit organisations are turning to niche events and away from the more traditional can-rattling approach.