What It’s Like To Be Australia’s First Minister For Autism

Last week, the South Australian Government appointed the first minister of its kind. Emily Burke would be the country's first ever Assistant Minister For Autism, in a bid to ensure those experiencing the neurological condition would be better represented. In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to Minister Burke to find out why a dedicated Minister For Autism is needed. We also speak to the CEO of Aspect, Australia's largest service provider for people living with ASD, Jacqui Borland, about the new appointment and how it will benefit those living with Autism. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Talissa Bazaz With thanks to: Emily Burke - South Australia's Assistant to the Premier and Assistant Minister for Autism Jacqui Borland - CEO of Aspect, Australia's Largest Service Provider for People On The Autism Spectrum Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhan Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auv Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.