in the NDIS for South Australia Our vision is to build on this legacy
indicate that autism is the most to ensure that autism remains
common disability at 47%. The relevant in the new disability
prevalence is as high as 1 in 29 landscape with integrity, trust
boys aged ten years, as supported and authenticity.”
by Autism SA’s verified diagnosis.
Ms Karavolos brings to the role
autism
stories from across
the spectrum
The expertise...
regarding all things
autism is not something
that is built overnight.
Autism SA’s newly appointed extensive experience in corporate chief executive officer Jenny practice, partnerships, negotiation, Karavolos says she will ensure relationship building and growth the organisation remains true of new strategic enterprises. providing responsive, adaptable
to its foundations whilst taking This is coupled with her intimate services and holistic support
advantage of the biggest social knowledge and connections with around the individual and their
reform in the disability sector. the autism community, and family. We are ensuring our staff
passion to effect social change can deliver the best possible
and challenge the norms. services. We are partnering with the
“The future is all about the
rights of people with autism.
autism community where there are
There is a significant need to do “People with autism will be at the gaps in services and we continue to
more of what people want and centre of everything we do. We will advocate for social change. We are
ensure access to specialist and build on our strong foundations to developing and providing pathways
mainstream services to create a be the autism-friendly ‘go to’ over for more of what people want.”
community where people with the lifespan, recognising the unique autism can get the most out of talents and abilities of people on For more on Autism SA and
life. It has taken 52 years to build the spectrum,” Jenny said. how they can help you, call their
Infoline on 1300 288 476, email
52 years of expertise in autism.
The expertise and knowledge “Autism SA is redesigning how we [email protected] or call (08)
regarding all things autism is not operate. We are embracing new, 8379 6976. autismsa.org.au
something that is built overnight. different and innovative ways of
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