Hi everyone, As you well know, there has been a change of government here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whilst the coalition parties have been in negotiations, we have been spending our time speaking with incoming ministers and other officials.
Autism New Zealand are always putting our best foot forward in speaking with all parties and advocating as best we can for all sections of our Autistic and autism community. As we enter these talks, we remain committed to our core mission of empowering the Autistic and wider autism communities.
As it’s early days, we don’t yet have practical answers as to how the Autistic and wider autism communities will be affected by the change in government. That said, we are advocating for systemic change, with the goal of a distinct and accessible pathway for autistic people and their whanau to access the services and support they want and need. We will continue to update you on our progress.
To learn more about what is going on with Autism New Zealand, and the community, check out our Newsletter below: