About
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The Autism Community Network (ACN) is a charity focused around building a strong community of support for autism. We use our combined knowledge and experiences as carers or individuals in the 'autism community' to help each other.
We now have more than 1,500 families who come together on-line and 17 LGAs across Sydney and in Wollongong to create a society where people with autism and their families can lead rich, full and rewarding lives. We support the needs of our community through varied ways.
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KEY INFORMATION
Registered Organisation Name: AUTISM COMMUNITY NETWORK ABN: 64 103 662 535 Tax Status: (ITEC, PBI, DGR?) Income Tax Exempt Charity Status [ITEC] and Deductible Gift Recipient [DGR]. Bank Details: Commonwealth Bank - Name: Autism Community Network Inc. BSB: 062234 Account: 10417253 Incorporated Association Number/ACN: INC9896017 Charitable Fundraising Authority No CFN/22825 Public Officer Steve Drakoulis What is our background/history? Founded by a father of a child with an autism spectrum disorder, as a means for parents to provide information and support to each other through their own efforts and experiences. Physical address: 273 Fowler Rd Illawong NSW 2234 Postal Address: PO Box 188 Riverwood NSW 2210 Phone Number: 02 9543 9036 Email address: info@autismcommunity.org.au Facebook/: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Community-Network/205943709426399 |
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 Steve Drakoulis with son, George.
The Autism Community Network (ACN) was established by Steve Drakoulis in September 2011 as, initially, a Peer-to-Peer network for families of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
We are parents and carers who have a daily lived experience of autism and link through this network to help each other. We are not therapists nor do we provide professional advice. We simply offer a forum to enable families to exchange information, support one another and access some much needed resources. It's a scary new world when your child receives a diagnosis of autism or any of its associated conditions. Few people understand what autism really is until they are personally affected. The information on this website, in our social media pages and support groups is gathered from recommendations made by our members and from local service providers. It offers insights which may assist you to make your own decisions and advocate effectively. We also work to connect adults on the spectrum in any ways we can. Our support groups, social groups and events are all designed to contribute towards improving the lives of people living under the autism spectrum. We do not offer paid advertisements or take any commissions or other payments from any service providers. All that we do for families remains free of cost to them. |
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Administration
The Autism Community Network is:
A copy of our Constitution and 2016 Annual Report is provided below:
- An Incorporated Association through the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) - INC9896017
- A Charity registered through the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC)
- A Charitable Institution with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - ABN 64 103 662 535
- An Authorised Charitable Fundraiser through the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) - CFN22825.
A copy of our Constitution and 2016 Annual Report is provided below:
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