The Autism Advisory Group (AAG) was established in 2018 to provide advice and guidance to the NDIA on a broad range of matters related to how to deliver the best outcomes for Autistic children and adults through the NDIS.
The AAG provides an important advisory function to the NDIA in the following areas:
- Provide expert advice to the NDIA on delivering the best outcomes for Autistic adults and children.
- Identify emerging issues and concerns in relation to the design, development and implementation of the NDIS for Autistic people, and collaborate with the NDIA to determine solutions.
- Assist the NDIA to provide clear and consistent communications to Autistic people and their families about the NDIS.
Membership
Membership includes representatives from the autism community, industry bodies and professional associations.
Current members:
- Andrew Davis – Autism Cooperative Research Centre
- Jacqui Borland – Autism Spectrum Australia
- Jenny Karavolos – Australian Autism Alliance
- Clare Gibellini – National Autism Strategy
- David Tonge – Amaze
- Elise Muller – Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand
- Alexandra Bignell – The Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand
- Joyce Measures – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
Meeting summaries
2026 meeting summaries
2025 meeting summaries
- 8 October 2025 meeting summary
- 7 August 2025 meeting summary
- 18 June 2025 meeting summary
- 17 April 2025 meeting summary
- 18 February 2025 meeting summary
2024 meeting summaries
- 17 December 2024 meeting summary
- 25 October 2024 meeting summary
- 13 August 2024 meeting summary
- 18 June 2024 meeting summary
- 16 April 2024 meeting summary