Advisory Groups …
We have a place for you in our community.
Like many in the not-for-profit sector ASAN AUNZ is predominantly run and supported by volunteers; volunteers committed to systemic advocacy. This advocacy works to support all Autistic people towards active citizenship, and making meaningful contributions in their community.
If you are an Autistic member of ASAN AUNZ and would like to be more involved, we have a place for you! We have outlined how you can be involved, as can be seen below. We look forward to your contribution.
ADVISORY GROUPS
ASAN AUNZ’s work is guided by autistic people with lived experience, professional expertise, families and strong community connections.
Our advisory group members contribute to strategy, project design, advocacy advice, and accountability. Their input helps ensure our work is neuro‑affirming, ethical, and grounded in community priorities.
Typically, each advisory group comprises 7-10 members, including ASAN AUNZ Board Members and ASAN AUNZ Autistic Members.
Members are selected through an Expression of Interest process and shortlisted to ensure groups provide a diverse range of autistic perspectives, appropriate for that group.
Group members receive an honorarium for their contribution.
Some members choose to have public profiles, while others prefer to contribute privately. We respect both.
Details of current and past advisory groups are below.
We will be expanding our advisory groups soon, so please express your interest now.
Advocacy ADVISORY GROUP
The Advocacy Advisory Group supports systemic advocacy efforts, self advocacy initiatives and enhances ASAN AUNZ’s influence in policy and legislative arenas.
This group is currently full and are not taking expressions of interest.
Profiles for members of this group who have chosen to have public profiles have details shown as part of
Our Team >
MEMBERSHIP ENAGEMENT
ADVISORY GROUP
The Membership Engagement Advisory Group strengthens engagement with ASAN AUNZ’s members, promotes diversity and inclusion, and enhances membership benefits and participation.
This group is currently full and are not taking expressions of interest.
Profiles for members of this group who have chosen to have public profiles have details shown as part of
Our Team >
User led Design Group
The User Led Design Group was a group of Autistic Members who helped shape the design of ASAN AUNZ Self Advocacy Toolkit and App.
Feedback sessions and workshops were remote and/or in-person, and this group received an honorarium for their contribution.
This group completed its work and is now closed.
Group members were invited to be acknowledged for their contributions, and their names are listed in the in the ASAN AUNZ Self Advocacy Toolkit >