Autism resources in Australia

Official and national resources

• NDIS — Eligibility requirements (opens in new tab)

  Official NDIS

  Audience:

  Generally age 0–64 at the time of applying

  Phone:

  1800 800 110

• NDIS — How to get help for your child (opens in new tab)

  Official NDIS

  How it helps:

  The early childhood approach supports children under 9. Children under 6 with developmental delay can access early-childhood supports without a diagnosis.

• Thriving Kids — NDIS / Australian Government (opens in new tab)

  Official Australian Government

  Audience:

  Children age 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism with low-to-moderate support needs

  How it helps:

  First phase launched October 1, 2026. Full rollout is planned by January 1, 2028, with no NDIS access or eligibility changes until January 1, 2028.

  Helpline, Mon–Fri 8am–7pm:

  1300 654 789

  Note: This is a new program — confirm the latest official details.

• NDIS — The NDIS in each state (opens in new tab)

  Official NDIS

  How it helps:

  State and territory finder for WA, NT, SA, QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS.