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Autism Strategy: Self-Employment as Game-Changer
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Australias first National Autism Strategy aims to revolutionize employment for autistic individuals, with self-employment hailed as a game-changer. Despite an unemployment rate nearly six times higher than the general population, success stories like Warragul entrepreneur Carmel Riley and her neurodivergent daughter Matildas arts and crafts business, Made by Matilda, showcase the potential. Experts like Sharon Zivkovic emphasize the innovative thinking of autistic individuals and advocate for neurodiversity-affirming programs. The strategy includes social procurement to support autistic-led businesses and cut employment barriers.
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