Autism Victoria, trading as Amaze, is the peak body for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Victoria.
We are here to help:
- Individuals with an ASD
- Parents, families and carers of individuals with an ASD
- Parent support groups
- Autism professionals and practitioners
- Medical and allied health professionals
- Schools, principals, teachers, teachers aides, welfare staff
- Employment and residential service staff
- Government employees
- The research community
- The general public
We provide the following services:
InfoLine Support Line
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) T: 1300 308 699
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AdviceLine Support Line
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) T: 1300 598 272
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Autism Advisor Service
Available to families of children with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged 0 – 6.
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Family Counselling Service
Metropolitan: 03 9657 1606 Rural: 1300 308 699
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The Autism Library
Access the Autism Library Catalogue online and reserve books.
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Learning & Education
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Amaze Autism AccreditationProfessional accreditation program specifically aimed at accrediting practitioners and organisations in providing services for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The only program of its type in Australia.
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Directory of ServicesA useful resource for individuals and families wishing to find services and providers that have an awareness and experience in working with individuals with ASDs, from paediatricians to support groups and from yoga classes to psychologists. For autism-specific practitioners and professionals, as well as services that are autism-aware, this is a great way to ensure that you can be easily located by those who need your services.
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Support Groups
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Online ResourcesYou will find information sheets about a whole range of topics in our Online Resources section.
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Supporting Differences ProgramThe Su
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Provides families with access to the Helping Children with Autism funding package on behalf of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
We provide a telephone or face to face autism-specific family counselling service.
A specialist Autism Library is available on the premises at 24 Drummond Street, Carlton, available to all current members of the organisation.
There are many different options to learn more about ASDs including Autism Education Sessions, Information Sessions and Early Days Workshops for families and individuals. For professionals and corporations, contact Amaze Knowledge (our Registered Training Organisation) for certified professional development courses and tailored corporate professional development.
There are many parent support groups around Victoria to provide assistance and support: some groups are autism-specific, whilst others are more general disability support groups.