The AARC operates under the auspices of Autism CRC, with the membership and operation of the AARC defined by our terms of reference. Autistic people play a significant role in the Australian Autism Research Council (AARC) both as members of the Council and as community members who choose to engage with our consultations.
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Terms of reference
Read the Terms of Reference, which guide the operation of the AARC.
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Autistic people in the AARC
Find out more about the important role that autistic people have in the AARC.