News and events, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University

Autism hub turns research into real-world support

$15m Australian Autism Knowledge Hub to be based at OTARC.

Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention

Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.

Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention

Researchers from La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) have developed neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention training and resources for healthcare professionals.

$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability

Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability

Driving Impact at OTARC’s Annual Research Showcase

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre's third Research Showcase received record attendance, focusing on participatory research and community engagement

Mildura Families Access Free Autism Assessments

Five Mildura families received free autism assessments thanks to an outreach clinic—breaking down barriers to early diagnosis and showing the power of community collaboration.