Autism Support

238 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().22 February 2023). Can the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, advise:

1. For the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 (separated by financial year) how much funding was provided by the Department for Education to Autism SA?

2. How much funding was provided to Autism SA by the Department for Education in the 2022-23 budget?

3. What specific programs did funding in the 2022-23 budget support and how much did each program receive?

4. How much funding was provided to Autism SA by the Department for Education in the 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review?

5. What specific programs did funding in 2022-23 MYBR support and how much did each program receive?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Education, Training and Skills has advised:

The Department for Education has an agreement with Autism SA for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 January 2025 to assist the department to deliver the Early Intervention Program and School Support Program in government and non-government schools and preschools. Autism SA delivers both programs within the agreement and the funding provided.

The table below shows grant payments made by the Department for Education to Autism SA for the financial years 2018-19 to 2021-22.