Autism SA

In reply to the Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().22 February 2023).

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: Autism SA has advised they receive funding from the Department of Human Services, the Department for Education and the Department for Child Protection.

I am advised that funding to Autism SA from the Department for Education has been detailed to the Legislative Council on 2 February 2023 and I direct the honourable member to Hansard for further detail.

The Minister for Human Services has advised:

1. Funding from the Department of Human Services to Autism SA was $310,000 (excl. GST) in 2021-22 for the autism diagnostic service. A contract extension was executed that included identical diagnostic funding for 2022-23. In 2022-23, Autism SA has also been funded $43,725.81 under the voluntary out of home care pathway.

2. An autism strategy is being developed in consultation with the autistic and autism communities that will inform future arrangements.

I am advised that funding to Autism SA from the Department for Child Protection has been detailed to the Legislative Council on 21 March 2023 and I direct the honourable member to Hansard for further detail.