2010-11 Annual report - Amaze

Autism Victoria,trading as AmazeOur VisionThat all people affected by an ASD have the bestquality of life outcomes possible.Our MissionTo provide the best quality range of information,advice and support to families and individuals andadvocating for systemic change, the establishmentof networks, links and communities and theprovision of training and accreditation to theservice support system.Our PhilosophyAutism Victoria believes in the importance ofcooperative partnerships between parents,services and professionals. Our membership ismade up of parents, agencies and professionalsworking together to achieve our Mission.All projects undertaken by Autism Victoria seek toenhance and extend the cooperative partnershipsbetween families, carers and services.About the OrganisationAutism Victoria, trading as Amaze, is a memberbasednot-for-profit organisation and is the peakbody for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in thestate of Victoria.Our AimOur aim is to improve the quality of life for peopleaffected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, theirfamilies and carers. We also provide a rangeof services to individuals and agencies with aninterest in Autism Spectrum Disorders (includingAsperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS).Our HistoryThe organisation was initially founded in 1967 by agroup of parents who struggled to find resourcesregarding Autism Spectrum Disorders. It wascalled the Victorian Autistic Children’s and Adult’sAssociation and provided a central informationsource predominantly for parents of individualswith an ASD. The name was changed to AutismVictoria in 1999 and this continues to be theofficial name.Our PatronOur Patron is Professor Margot Prior AO, who is aninternationally acclaimed researcher, teacher andclinician in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders.Page 2 Autism Victoria trading as Amaze - Annual Report 2010-2011