The final report was tabled in Parliament on 22 June 2017. The report is available for download in 
PDF format(PDF 5.05 MB). The report is also available for download in 
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The Government response to this report was tabled in Parliament on 14 December 2017.
22 JUN 2017 Better autism services and more inclusion recommended506.33 KB
28 FEB 2017 Final hearing for autism services inquiry
08 FEB 2017 Swan Hill hearing for autism services inquiry
01 DEC 2016 Morwell hearing for autism services inquiry465.64 KB
18 NOV 2016 Education focus for autism services hearing469.86 KB
10 NOV 2016 Shepparton hearing for autism services inquiry(PDF 463.08 KB)
03 NOV 2016 Health Department at next hearing on autism services(PDF 461.03 KB)
14 OCT 2016 Bendigo hearing for autism services inquiry(PDF 321.92 KB)
06 OCT 2016 Autism services inquiry hears from people living with autism(PDF 324.49 KB)
14 SEP 2016 Geelong hearing for autism services inquiry(PDF 325.43 KB)
08 SEP 2016 Support groups at next hearing on autism services(PDF 324.73 KB)
25 AUG 2016 Hearings begin on autism services inquiry(PDF 325.04 KB)
09 DEC 2015 Community views sought on services for autism spectrum disorder(PDF 326.13 KB)
Monday 6 March 2017
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrew Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcript |
| 9:30am | Occupational Therapy Australia Ms Kim Mestroni, Victorian Division Manager, Occupational Therapy Australia Ms Lisa Vale, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Clinical Services Manager, Splash Occupational Therapy Ms Johanna Rouse, Occupational Therapist and Autism Spectrum Disorders Coordinator, Orygen Youth Health |
Transcript(PDF 172.54 KB) |
| 10:15am | Deakin University Child Centre Professor Nicole Rinehart Associate Professor David Austin Mr Logan Whittaker, Inclusion (All Abilities) Manager, AFL |
Transcript(PDF 154.46 KB) |
| 11:00am | Mr Shane Pendergast | Transcript(PDF 111.07 KB) |
| 11:30am | The Brainary Mr Hugh Kingsley, Educationalist Mr Sam Kinglsey, NAO Robot Operator NAO, Robot |
Transcript(PDF 136.49 KB) |
| 12:15pm | Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psyschology Emeritus Professor Bruce Tonge Dr Avril Brereton |
Transcript(PDF 198.97 KB) |
Tuesday 14 February 2017
Meeting Room 2, Swan Hill Town Hall Performing Arts and Conference Centre, 53-57 McCallum Street, Swan Hill
| Time | Witness | Transcript |
| 9:00am | Swan Hill District Health Service Ms Leonie Baker, Chief Speech Pathologist Ms Marisa Barbarioli, Acting Chief Occupational Therapist |
Transcript(PDF 133.23 KB) |
| 9:30am | Ms Rachel Blandthorn | Transcript(PDF 113.40 KB) |
| 9:45am | Mr Brenten Hogan Ms Janelle Hogan |
Transcript(PDF 104.73 KB) |
| 10:00am | Ms Jane McLean | Transcript(PDF 95.73 KB) |
| 10:15am | Ms Amanda Neil Mr Daryl Neil |
Transcript(PDF 98.42 KB) |
| 10:30am | Ms Ann Mafi | Transcript(PDF 100.29 KB) |
| 11:00am | Murray Human Services - Echuca Mr Scott Alexander, CEO Ms Nicole Doolan, Services Manager |
Transcript(PDF 125.87 KB) |
| 11:30am | Creating Connections Australia Ms Sherri Cincotta, Director and Program Facilitator Ms Elissa Plumridge, Director and Program Facilitator |
Transcript(PDF 125.72 KB) |
| 12:00pm | Echuca Regional Health and Kyabram District Health Services Mrs Leah Williams, Occupational Therapist, Echuca Regional Health Ms Denise Liddell, Manager of Campaspe Early Childhood Intervention Service, Kyabram District Health Services |
Transcript(PDF 114.32 KB) |
| 12:30pm | Swan Hill Specialist School Mr Graeme Scoberg, former principal |
Transcript(PDF 118.83 KB) |
| Mr Scott Morrison | Transcript(PDF 79.19 KB) |
Monday 5 December 2016
Kernot Hall, Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell
| Time | Witness | Transcript |
| 9:30am | Latrobe Community Health Service
Ms Denise Bromiley, Manager Disability and Carer Program |
Transcript(PDF 120.74 KB) |
| 10:00am | Interchange Gippsland
Mr Shilo Wilson, Manager Respite and Support |
Transcript(PDF 120.79 KB) |
| 10:30am | South Gippsland Autism Action Group
Ms Tona O’Connor |
Transcript(PDF 147.22 KB) |
| 11:15am | Ms Carmel Murphy | Transcript(PDF 114.01 KB) |
| 11:45am | Gippsland Lakes Community Health
Ms Angela Ellis, Executive Manager Community Health Services |
Transcript(PDF 129.92 KB) |
Monday 21 November 2016
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 9:30am | Autism Teaching Institute Ms Mary Thomson, Principal, Western Autistic School, and CEO, Autism Teaching Institute |
Transcript(PDF 132.96 KB) |
| 10:15am | Extended Families Australia Ms Julie Langdon, CEO Ms Nga Do, Family and Volunteer Match and Program Coordinator |
Transcript(PDF 156.83 KB) |
| 11:00am | Ms Sheryl O'Connor Ms Katherine Barling |
Not available |
| 11:30am | ACSO Mr Stan Pappos, Senior Manager, High Risk and Support Services |
Transcript(PDF 112.45 KB) |
| 1:00pm | Ms Lisa Carr | Transcript(PDF 134.89 KB) |
| 2:00pm | Ms Loretta and Mr Rob Krelle | Not available |
| 2:45pm | Karen Burgess | Transcript559.97 KB |
| 3:05pm | Baltara Special School Ms Nancy Sidoti, Principal |
Transcript(PDF 114.81 KB) |
Tuesday 15 November 2016
Best Western Plus The Carrington Function Room, 505 Wyndham St, Shepparton
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 9:00am |
FamilyCare |
Transcript(PDF 137.09 KB) |
| 9:30am | Mr Ben Snow | Transcript(PDF 126.87 KB) |
| 10:00am | Ms Meaghan O'Brien Ms Michaela O'Brien |
Transcript(PDF 104.08 KB) |
| 10:45am | Ms Sally Smith | Transcript(PDF 121.40 KB) |
| 11:15am | Ms De'arne Treacy Ms Trudy Gribben |
Transcript(PDF 124.70 KB) |
| 11:45am | Ms Carole Trotter | Transcript(PDF 115.22 KB) |
Monday 7 November 2016
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 3:00pm | Department of Health and Human Services Ms Amanda Cattermole, Deputy Secretary, Community Services Programs and Design Division Mr James MacIsaac, Acting NDIS Project Director Dr Neil Coventry, Chief Psychiatrist |
Transcript(PDF 199.49 KB) |
| 4:00pm | Kalianna School Mr Peter Bush, Principal Ms Britt Holmberg, Autism Connect and Inclusion Coordinator |
Transcript(PDF 157.88 KB) |
Monday 17 October 2016
Reception Room, Bendigo Town Hall, Hargreaves St, Bendigo
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| Distinctive Options Mr Murray Dawson-Smith, CEO |
Transcript(PDF 141.09 KB) |
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| Ms Susanna Flanagan Mr Martin Flanagan |
Transcript(PDF 140.75 KB) |
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| Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service Ms Rebecca Kelly Ms Susanna Flanagan |
Transcript(PDF 169.52 KB) |
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| Ms Chloe Fitton | Transcript(PDF 142.26 KB) |
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| Macedon Ranges Autism Network Ms Shantelle Grant |
Transcript(PDF 110.33 KB) |
Monday 10 October 2016
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 10:30am | ABA Parent Support Network Ms Sarah Wilson, Convenor |
Transcript(PDF 135.55 KB) |
| 11:00am | Specialisterne Australia Mr John Craven, Chair Mr Jason White, Employment Services Manager |
Transcript(PDF 157.71 KB) |
| 11:30am | Dr Anna Middleton | Transcript(PDF 117.51 KB) |
| 12:45pm | Ms Susan Rees | Transcript(PDF 128.86 KB) |
| 1:15pm | Mr Steve Ager | Transcript(PDF 120.86 KB) |
| 1:45pm | Mr Dom Williams Mr Stephen Williams |
Transcript(PDF 110.42 KB) |
| 2:30pm | Ms Karen Burgess | Transcript449.79 KB |
| 3:15pm | Department of Education and Training Ms Katy Haire, Deputy Secretary |
Transcript(PDF 186.80 KB) |
Monday 19 September 2016
City of Greater Geelong City Hall, 57 Little Malop Street, Geelong
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| National Disability Insurance Agency Ms Louise Glanville, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Stakeholder Relations and Organisational Capability Ms Chris Faulkner, Regional Manager, Victoria West Mr Peter De Natris, Strategic Adviser |
Transcript(PDF 157.46 KB) |
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| City of Greater Geelong Mr Geoff Barber, Acting Coordinator, Care Services, Aged and Disability |
Transcript(PDF 120.71 KB) |
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| Ms Jules Haddock | Transcript(PDF 126.38 KB) |
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| Treehouse Ms Lisa Hamling, Facilitator Ms Michelle Anderson, Facilitator, Pink Musketeers, |
Transcript(PDF 132.67 KB) |
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| Mr Stephen Williams | Transcript(PDF 82.45 KB) |
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| Mr Gordon Portway | Transcript(PDF 87.45 KB) |
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| Ms Leah Thomson | Transcript(PDF 84.48 KB) |
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| Ms Sarah Hayden | Transcript(PDF 100.67 KB) |
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| Ms Deirdre Wirth | Transcript(PDF 89.2 KB) |
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| Ms Nicole Stephenson | Transcript(PDF 87 KB) |
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| Ms Stacey Smith | Transcript(PDF 105.42 KB) |
Monday 12 September 2016
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 9:15am | Asperger's Victoria Ms Tamsin Jowett, President Ms Bronwyn Carter, Volunteer Consultant to the Board |
Transcript(PDF 149.67 KB) |
| 10:00am | Ms Cathy Talia-Parker Mr Liam Parker |
Transcript(PDF 114.22 KB) |
| 10:30am |
Autism Family Support Association |
Transcript(PDF 159.9 KB) |
| 11:15am | ICAN Network Mr Chris Varney, Chief Enabling Officer & Founder Ms Gabrielle Breheny, Chair Mr Will Rosewarne, Stakeholders Director Ms Jenna Gephart, Marymede Catholic College Mr Bryce Pace, Brauer College |
Transcript(PDF 169.6 KB) |
| 12:45pm | Speech Pathology Australia Ms Christine Lyons, Acting CEO Ms Robyn Stephen, Acting President |
Transcript(PDF 145.52 KB) |
| 1:30pm | Autism Behavioural Intervention Association (ABIA) Ms Susan Pavey, General Manager Dr Amanda Sampson |
Transcript(PDF 143.07 KB) |
| 2:15pm | Ms Rosemary Doherty Mr Chris Doherty |
Transcript(PDF 127.09 KB) |
| 3:00pm | Ms Florence McIver Mr Mike McIver |
Transcript(PDF 110.6 KB) |
| 3:30pm | Mr Ryan Kennedy | Transcript(PDF 113.53 KB) |
| 4:00pm | Mr Christopher Reid | Transcript(PDF 106.63 KB) |
Monday 29 August 2016
Meeting Room G7, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
| Time | Witness | Transcripts |
| 9:15am |
AMAZE |
Transcript(PDF 179.99 KB) |
| 10:00am |
Mindful - Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health |
Transcript(PDF 166.72 KB) |
| 10:45am | Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, Founder and Director |
Transcript(PDF 133.57 KB) |
| 11:30am | Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Associate Professor Jill Sewell, Deputy Director, Centre for Community Child Health Ms Charmaine Bernie, Senior Occupational Therapist |
Transcript(PDF 122.65 KB) |
| 1:00pm | Ms Narelle McCaffrey | Transcript(PDF 107.58 KB) |
| 1:30pm | Mr James Tucker | Transcript(PDF 114.58 KB) |
| 2:00pm | Ms Susan Pearce | Transcript(PDF 118.51 KB) |
| 2:45pm | Ms Dianna Lane | Transcript(PDF 117.32 KB) |
| 3:15pm | Yellow Ladybugs Ms Katie Koullas, Founder |
Transcript(PDF 126.82 KB) |
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