Family and Community Development Committee

Inquiry into services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Completed

Previous public hearings

Corrected transcripts of these hearings are published below when finalised by the Committee.

  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    9:30 AM

    The Autism Teaching Institute Mary Thomson, Principal, Western Autistic School, and CEO, Autism Teaching Institute
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    10:15 AM

    Extended Families Australia Langdon Julie, CEO Nga Do, Family and Volunteer Match and Program Coordinator
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    11:00 AM

    Sheryl O'Connor Katherine Barling
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    11:30 AM

    ACSO Stan Pappos, Senior Manager, High Risk and Support Services
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    1:00 PM

    Lisa Carr
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    2:00 PM

    Loretta Krelle Rob Krelle
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    2:45 PM

    Karen Burgess
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    3:05 PM

    Baltara Special School Nancy Sidoti Sidoti, Principal
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  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    9:30 AM

    Occupational Therapy Australia Kim Mestroni, Victorian Division Manager Lisa Vale, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Clinical Services Manager, Splash Occupational Therapy Johanna Rouse, Occupational Therapist and Autism Spectrum Disorders Coordinator, Orygen Youth Health
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    10:15 AM

    Deakin University Child Centre Nicole Rinehart David Austin Logan Whittake, Inclusion (All Abilities) Manager, AFL
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    11:00 AM

    Shane Pendergast
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    11:30 AM

    The Brainary Hugh Kingsley, Educationalist Sam Kinglsey, NAO Robot Operator NAO, Robot
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    12:15 PM

    Monash University Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psyschology Bruce Tonge Monash University, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology Avril Brereton
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  • Swan Hill Town Hall Performing Arts and Conference Centre, 53-57 McCallum Street, Swan Hill, 3585

    9:00 AM

    Swan Hill District Health Leonie Baker, Chief Speech Pathologist Marisa Barbarioli, Acting Chief Occupational Therapist
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    9:30 AM

    Rachel Blandthorn
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    9:45 AM

    Brenten Hogan Janelle Hogan
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    10:00 AM

    Jane McLean
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    10:15 AM

    Amanda Neil Daryl Neil
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    10:30 AM

    Ann Mafi
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    11:00 AM

    Murray Human Services Inc. Scott Alexander Nicole Doolan
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    11:30 AM

    Creating Connections Australia Elissa Plumridge, Director and Program Facilitator
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    12:00 PM

    Echuca Regional Health and Kyabram District Health Services Leah Williams, Occupational Therapist Denise Liddell, Manager of Campaspe Early Childhood Intervention Service, Kyabram District Health Services
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    12:30 PM

    Swan Hill Specialist School Graeme Scoberg, Former Principle
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    12:45 PM

    Scott Morrison
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  • Kernot Hall, Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell, Princes Drive & Monash Way, Morwell, 3840

    9:30 AM
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    Latrobe Community Health (LCHS) Denise Bromiley, Manager Disability and Carer Program
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    10:00 AM
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    Interchange Gippsland Shilo Wilson, Manager Respite and Support
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    10:30 AM
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    South Gippsland Autism Action Group Tona O’Connor Michelle Hackett Natalie Owens
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    11:15 AM
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    Carmel Murphy
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    11:45 AM
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    Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) Angela Ellis Lyn Nicol, Speech Pathologist
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  • Best Western Plus, 505 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, 3630

    9:00 AM
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    Family Care David Tennant Karen Goodger, Practice Manager, Disability Support Services
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    9:30 AM
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    Ben Snow
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    10:00 AM
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    Meaghan O’Brien Michaela O'Brien
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    10:45 AM
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    Sally Smith
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    11:15 AM
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    De'arne Treacy Trudy Gribben
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    11:45 AM
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    Carole Trotter
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  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    3:00 PM
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    Department of Health and Human Services Amanda Cattermole James MacIsaac, Acting NDIS Project Director Neil Coventry, Chief Psychiatrist
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    4:00 PM
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    Kalianna School Peter Bush, Principal Britt Holmberg, Autism Connect and Inclusion Coordinator
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  • Bendigo Town Hall, 189-193 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, 3550

    9:00 AM
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    Distinctive Options Murray Dawson‐Smith
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    10:00 AM
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    Susanna Flanagan Martin Flanagan
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    11:00 AM
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    Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service Rebecca Kelly Susanna Flanagan
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    12:00 PM
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    Chloe Fitton
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    12:30 PM
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    Macedon Ranges Autism Network Shantelle Grant
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  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    10:30 AM
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    ABA Parent Support Network Sarah Wilson, Convenor
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    11:00 AM
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    Specialisterne Australia John Craven, Chair Jason White, Employment Services Manager
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    11:30 AM
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    Anna Middleton
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    12:45 PM
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    Susan Rees
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    1:15 PM
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    Steve Ager
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    1:45 PM
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    Dom Williams Stephen Williams
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    2:30 PM
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    Karen Burgess
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    3:15 PM
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    Department of Education and Training Katy Haire, Deputy Secretary
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  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    9:15 AM
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    Aspergers Victoria (AV) Tamsin Jowett, President Bronwyn Carter, Volunteer Consultant to the Board
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    10:00 AM
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    Cathy Talia-Parker Liam Parker
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    10:30 AM
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    Autism Family Support Association (AFSA) Catrina Mulderry, President Michael Tucker, Vice President Tracey Hayes, Committee Member Phil Lipshut, Committee Member
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    11:15 AM
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    ICAN Network Chris Varney, Chief Enabling Officer & Founder Gabrielle Breheny, Chair Will Rosewarne, Stakeholders Director Jenna Gephart, Marymede Catholic College Bryce Pace, Brauer College
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    12:45 PM
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    Speech Pathology Australia Christine Lyons, Acting CEO Robyn Stephen, Acting President
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    1:30 PM
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    Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Susan Pavey, General Manager Autism Behavioral Intervention Association (ABIA) Amanda Sampson
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    2:15 PM
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    Rosemary Doherty Chris Doherty
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    3:00 PM
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    Florence McIver Mike McIver
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    3:30 PM
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    Ryan Kennedy
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    4:00 PM
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    Christopher Reid
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  • Meeting Room G7, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002

    9:15 AM
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    Amaze Fiona Sharkie, Chief Executive Officer Braedan Hogan, Policy and Advocacy Manager
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    10:00 AM
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    Mindful - Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health Sandra Radovini, Director Frances Saunders, Statewide Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator Liz Morkham, Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator, Austin Child and Mental Health Service
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    10:45 AM
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    Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University Cheryl Dissanayake, Founder and Director
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    11:30 AM
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    The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Jill Sewell, Deputy Director, Centre for Community Child Health Charmaine Bernie, Senior Occupational Therapist
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    1:00 PM
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    Narelle McCaffrey
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    1:30 PM
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    James Tucker
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    2:00 PM
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    Susan Pearce
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    2:45 PM
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    Dianna Lane
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    3:15 PM
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    Yellow Ladybugs Katie Koullas, Founder
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