#AusARMYforAutism

With your support we can create a world that supports autistic strengths and passions and where no autistic person is left behind.

BTS’s Min Yoongi has recently generously donated his time and money to the development of an Autism Centre in South Korea whose goal is to foster social inclusion and independence. This has inspired ARMY (BTS’s loyal fans) globally to look to local services where they can match this generosity. The power of ARMY (and K-POP fandoms generally) is legendary, and this power can be used to achieve so many good outcomes in the world.

1 in 40 Australians are on the autism spectrum, that’s around 675,000 people who work hard, every day to get to enjoy and experience things that others take for granted. The K-POP community here in Australia has always been a welcoming and inclusive space for autistic people to find belonging and joy, engaging in their passion to foster connection and friendships.

Aspect’s Autism Friendly team, works with businesses, events and venues to develop autism friendly programs, resources and initiatives designed to make public spaces and events (like concerts) more inclusive and welcoming. The team is co-led by an autistic ARMY member who is passionate about fostering inclusion and belonging especially in K-POP events and concerts.

Your donation to Aspect can help to:

Support ten schools, and over 100 satellite classes, your donations help provide nurturing, autism-specific education services to some of Australia's most vulnerable young learners.

Provide services for Autistic adults which support them in securing friendship, community and interest-based programs – building skills, confidence and independence for everyday life.

Build autism-friendly environments which help everyone to participate and feel included, and funds research which identifies solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the Autistic community.

Your donations help to support Autistic people of all ages – from early assessments and education, to adult community support services. Your donations truly help to change lives at every stage.