Public policy should be grounded in community need, be evidence-based and incorporate the wisdom of practice. This requires the inclusion of diverse stakeholders, especially those most affected by the policy, those most underrepresented and those responsible for its implementation or practice.
In 2023, Autism CRC undertook foundational co-design work to develop a series of recommendations for inclusive community engagement in the National Autism Strategy. This co-design process included a literature review and environmental scan, workshops and interviews with autistic individuals, families/carers and organisation representatives, and a national survey.
This video is part of the Zero Project Conference 2026, a unique global meeting place to innovate for disability inclusion. It is organized by the Zero Project, and broadcast from the United Nations Office at Vienna.