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

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.

New grant: Pleasure-centred sexual safety and neurodivergent people

A new grant will explore pleasure-centred sexual safety for neurodivergent women, trans and gender diverse people.

National plan to improve health of Autistic people

Roadmap an important step towards better care, La Trobe experts say.

Autism strategy empowers people to thrive

La Trobe welcomes Australia's first-ever national autism strategy.