Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package

The Australian Government has committed $190 million for the four years up to June 2012 to deliver the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package. The package aims to help address the need for support and services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

See below for a summary of the package components.

• Early Intervention Payments
• Autism Advisor Program
• PlayConnect Playgroups
• ‘Early Days’ Workshops
• Positive Partnerships
• Medicare Items
• ASD Website