Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Government Response

Last Updated: Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:29

The Government response to this report was tabled in Parliament on 14 December 2017.

Government Response(PDF 140.23 KB)

Media

Last Updated: Thursday, 22 June 2017 10:24

Media Releases

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)

Hearings and Transcripts

Last Updated: Monday, 29 April 2019 10:40

Transcripts of Evidence

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 Ms Michelle Hackett Ms Natalie Owens	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 Ms Lyn Nicol, Speech Pathologist	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	Private hearing	Not available
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 Mr David Tennant, CEO Ms Karen Goodger, Practice Manager, Disability Support Services	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)
	Ms Susanna Flanagan Mr Martin Flanagan	Transcript(PDF 140.75 KB)
	Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service Ms Rebecca Kelly Ms Susanna Flanagan	Transcript(PDF 169.52 KB)
	Ms Chloe Fitton	Transcript(PDF 142.26 KB)
	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	Not available
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)
	City of Greater Geelong Mr Geoff Barber, Acting Coordinator, Care Services, Aged and Disability	Transcript(PDF 120.71 KB)
	Ms Jules Haddock	Transcript(PDF 126.38 KB)
	Treehouse Ms Lisa Hamling, Facilitator Ms Michelle Anderson, Facilitator, Pink Musketeers,	Transcript(PDF 132.67 KB)
	Mr Stephen Williams	Transcript(PDF 82.45 KB)
	Mr Gordon Portway	Transcript(PDF 87.45 KB)
	Ms Leah Thomson	Transcript(PDF 84.48 KB)
	Ms Sarah Hayden	Transcript(PDF 100.67 KB)
	Ms Deirdre Wirth	Transcript(PDF 89.2 KB)
	Ms Nicole Stephenson	Transcript(PDF 87 KB)
	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 Ms Catrina Mulderry, President Mr Michael Tucker, Vice President Ms Tracey Hayes, Committee Member Mr Phil Lipshut, Committee Member	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 Ms Fiona Sharkie, Chief Executive Officer Mr Braedan Hogan, Policy and Advocacy Manager	Transcript(PDF 179.99 KB)
10:00am	Mindful - Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health Dr Sandra Radovini, Director, Mindful - Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne Ms Frances Saunders, Statewide Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator Ms Liz Morkham, Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator, Austin Child and Mental Health Service	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)