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ACT for AutismAustralia Express interest

NDIS supports for autistic children under 9 · Perth

Support that fits your child — and your whole family

Neuro-affirming support workers and early childhood supports at home and in the community, plus private advocacy and practical training for schools, organisations and families.

  • Self- and plan-managed NDIS
  • Private funding welcome
  • Autism-specific trained team
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Changes for under-9s from 1 October 2026 Thriving Kids starts rolling out for children with low to moderate support needs. We support families on either pathway.

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Families & carers

Support for your child at home and out and about

Matched support workers, early childhood supports and family training — built around your child's interests.

Supports for families
Schools & organisations

Training that changes everyday practice

Twilight sessions, full-day training and in-class coaching on visual supports, communication and inclusive practice.

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Coordinators & LACs

Refer a family with confidence

See our service area and availability, then send a referral straight to our intake team.

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What we do

Advocacy, consultancy and training — the ACT in our name — alongside hands-on support for young autistic children.

Support workers

Home and community support seven days a week, matched to your child and family.

Early childhood supports (under 9)

Play-based, strengths-focused support built around what your child already loves.

Private advocacy

Someone beside you at plan reassessments, school meetings and reviews.

Training for schools, organisations and families

Practical, evidence-informed and neuro-affirming professional learning.

Positive Behaviour Support Coming soon

Coming soon — join the waitlist to hear when PBS opens.

How it works

No waiting weeks to hear back. Here's exactly what happens.

  1. Tell us about your child

    Complete our short intake form. It goes straight to our intake team.

  2. Have a free call

    We talk about goals, routines and funding, and answer your questions.

  3. Meet your support worker

    We match someone to your child and start with familiarisation shifts.

Programs

Small, low-demand groups where autistic and non-autistic kids are equally welcome.

NDIS Price Guide Navigator

A free tool: look up any support item by code or plain words, with Perth metro price limits for 2026–27.

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