Staff at Autism Tasmania were told by management on Tuesday they'd be losing their jobs, effective immediately, due to a lack of federal funding.
The ABC understands the federal funding usually received by Autism Tasmania wasn't extended for the upcoming financial year.A 2023 report found autism is the second-most prevalent disability in Tasmania, with one in four families impacted.Staff at Autism Tasmania were told by management on Tuesday they'd be losing their jobs, effective immediately.
As of June 30, 2023, 35 per cent — or 4,505 of the 13,371 Tasmanian NDIS participants — are on the autism spectrum, according to Autism Tasmania's latest annual report. The ABC understands the funding Autism Tasmania usually receives from the federal government wasn't extended for the upcoming financial year.
"A dangerous lag in funding puts the delivery of vital services and connections for autistic Tasmanians at risk," she said. The Department of Social Services and the NDIS have also been contacted for a response regarding why the grants weren't extended.Jessica's son wasn't developing in a typical way.
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