Expression of Interest:

Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood – National Advisory Group Members

Autism SA thanks the original National Advisory Group Members and content contributors of the Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood for being so brave and bold in sharing their experiences and insights. Your contributions shaped a resource that continues to support autistic adults across Australia.

As the needs of the Autistic community evolve, we know it is time to update and expand the Guide so that it continues to reflect the lived experiences of autistic adults today. To do this, we are re-establishing the National Advisory Group. We are inviting back existing members who did such an outstanding job, and we are also seeking new members to broaden the representation of the group.

Who can participate

We are calling for autistic adults who:

Are aged 18 years or older
Live in Australia
Have, or consent to get, a National Police Check (NPC)
Are passionate about sharing their experiences to support other autistic adults

We strongly encourage expressions of interest from people who:

Identify as disabled/ a person with disability
Are from CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities
Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Are LGBTQIA+
Are younger (18–24) or older (65+)
Live in rural or remote communities
Have co-occurring conditions

What is the Autistics' Guide to Adulthood?

The Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood is a self-paced online life-skills resource to guide people on the autism spectrum in navigating adulthood. The life-skills modules that make up Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood are free, and accessible through a secure, engaging online learning portal. The resource aims to provide information, tips and insights from autistic adults to guide users toward achieving personal goals.

Co-design process

This resource has been co-designed with autistic adults, community stakeholders andand the project team. Through the establishment of a new National Advisory Groups, we will update and expand the Guide so that it continues to reflect the lived experiences of autistic adults today.

Honorarium

Involvement is through voluntary participation for which an honorarium will be offered. Your involvement can be flexible to meet your needs.

For more information

For more information about this project or if you need assistance completing this form please contact Hannah Badenhop – Autism Community Engagement Officer at Autism SA via email at specialprojects@autismsa.org.au or phone 0481 748 830.

Privacy

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Get involved

To get involved in this project please complete this Expression of Interest Form.

Close date

Expressions of Interest for this opportunity close on 19 November 2025.

This opportunity is for any adult in Australia identifies as autistic / on the autism spectrum.

Eligibility for participation

We are seeking expressions of interest from autistic adults who live in Australia, have, or consent to getting a National Police Check (NPC) and are passionate about sharing their experiences to support other autistic adults.

Do you meet the criteria? *

Yes - Please continue your Expression of InterestNo

Thank you for your interest, however your answers indicate you are not eligible to participate in this project.

If you feel you can contribute to this project or have any questions please email specialprojects@autismsa.org.au

Personal details

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone number (optional)

If you selected other, please specify:

How do you refer to autism/autistic identity? (language preferences) *

I am autisticI am on the spectrum / autism spectrumOtherI do not have a preference

If you selected other, please specify:

We aim to engage with a diverse range of autistic adults to ensure the guide reflects a variety of experiences.

Do you identify as any of the below *

If you selected other, please specify:

Your experiences as an autistic adult

Please describe some of your experiences as an autistic adult *Please only write up to 2 - 3 sentences, or words.

Your interest and contribution to the group

1. Why would you like to join the National Advisory Group? *Please only write up to 2 - 3 sentences, or words.

2. What strengths, skills, or perspectives will you bring to the group? *Please only write up to 2 - 3 sentences, or words.

Are there any new topics that you think could be created? *Please only write up to 2 - 3 sentences, or words.

If you selected yes, please specify:

Have you previously contributed to the Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood or similar projects? *

Yes - Autistics' Guide to Adulthood Yes - Another project - Please name No

If selected yes another project, please name:

Commitment

The commitment is until June 2026 and includes:

Attending monthly committee meetings (online)
Working with a group of autistic/on the autism spectrum people to review and create module content
Completing co-design surveys pre, during, and post engagement
Following a Code of Conduct

I understand the commitment required and can commit: *

YesNoUnsure

If no, how can you contribute? *

If unsure, how do you think you can contribute? *

Availability *Based on the availability of the majority of the members a time for monthly meetings will be chosen.

If you would like to provide any other information about your availability please do so (optional)

Screening and compliance

Do you have a National Police Check? *

Yes - Enter issue numberNoNo but willing to get if selected

If you selected yes, please enter the issued date - You can supply this at a later date

Accessibility and support needs

Do you have any accessibility or support requirements? (For example, captioning, visual descriptions, Easy Read materials, assistive technology, breaks, sensory considerations):

Honoraruim

An honorarium will be offered for your voluntary contributions.

Would you like to receive an honorarium? *

YesNoUnsure yet

Preferred method of receiving the honorarium *

Prezzee Gift card - delivered via emailDirect debit (bank transfer)

Account nameOptional - can be supplied at a later date.

BSBOptional - can be supplied at a later date.

Account numberOptional - can be supplied at a later date.

If direct debit, you may provide details now or later. If provided now, they will be stored securely in line with Autism SA policy.

Consent

Terms and Conditions: (please tick to agree): *

I confirm that the information I have provided is true and correct.I agree to adhere to the terms and commitment of participating in the groupI consent to be contacted by Autism SA regarding my application

Future opportunities (optional)

I understand that by completing this form I consent to being contacted and receiving further information about this opportunity.

Privacy notice: Autism SA will use the information in this form to assess your expression of interest and to contact you about this opportunity. Your information will be stored securely and handled in accordance with Autism SA’s Privacy Policy. You can request access to, or correction of, your information at any time by contacting us at specialprojects@autismsa.org.au