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P U B S W I T H H E A R T Caption required AHA|SA Serves Up Inclusive Change to SA’s Hospitality Industry EMILY BOURKE MLC - ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PREMIER AND ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR AUTISM In an industry first, the SA Australian Hotels Association is funding a fulltime Autism Liaison Officer to help build knowledge and create a more inclusive environment in the state’s hospitality industry. Following the success of Gather Round and State Government autism initiatives, now is the time for hospitality businesses to become more inclusive for all patrons. The lack of community knowledge of autism and challenges relating to employment was continuously raised by the autistic and autism communities during the Malinauskas Labor Government’s 12-week consultation period on the State’s first Autism Strategy. The full time Autism Liaison Officer will be employed through Autism SA and tasked with training staff on autism inclusive practices for patrons and provide support to autistic employees in the workforce – helping staff, employers and patrons enjoy South Australia’s renowned hospitality industry. Autistic individuals who are passionate about building a more inclusive hospitality industry are strongly recommended apply for this ground-breaking role via seek.com.au or Autism SA’s website today. BACKGROUND Autism is a neurological difference in the way that individuals experience and respond to the world around them. There is not one singular way that Autistic people * experience the world. That’s why the term ‘spectrum’ is often used – to reflect the fact that every individual’s lived experience of autism is different. Over 200,000 Australians are Autistic. 1 in 4 Australians has an autistic family member. Autism is also the largest primary disability group in the NDIS, and South Australia sits above the national average, with 40% of South Australian NDIS participants having autism. Currently, Autistic people are half as likely to complete year 10 than the general population, and three times more likely to be unemployed than other people with disabilities. “For many, a job in the hospitality industry is their first entrance into the workforce. 8 | Hotel SA | www.ahasa.asn.au Back to Contents
P U B S W I T H H E A R T Having an Autism Liaison Officer available to help build knowledge in our pubs, clubs and bars will not only help autistic patrons, it will also equip staff with the inclusive practices that will extend beyond their jobs and into their everyday lives. M ID: 1867602956 It is great to see private industries, JUN, <strong>2023</strong>like the AHA, working side by side with the Malinauskas Labor spitality to be more inclusive Government in our commitment to support South Australia’s autistic and autism communities. hospitality industry – be that to enjoy the popular pub schnitzel or to celebrate a special event with family and friends.” - Emily Burke MLC, Assistant Minister to the Premier and Assistant Minister for Autism commiserate - and it is important that this is true for as many as possible. This initiative will go a long way to THOR: Shashi Baltutis SECTION: GENERAL NEWS ARTICLE TYPE: NEWS ITEM AUDIENCE ensuring : 223,000 that an even greater cross E: 28 PRINTED SIZE: 88.00cm² REGION: SA MARKET: Australia ASR: AUD 1,309 WORDS: section 186 of individuals and families within our communities can enjoy “We are just so excited and proud the outstanding hospitality that to be working with state government hotels across this state offer.” and Autism SA in this ground - Anna Moeller, CEO AHA|SA breaking initiative. It is well known that pubs are a “I’m incredibly excited to be reflection of our community – a working with the Australian Hotels Everybody has the right to enjoy place where people come together Association to provide inclusive laide Advertiser, South Australia’s Adelaide world-renowned to congregate, celebrate and workplaces for autistic people and inclusive venues for the Hospitality to be more inclusive Shashi Baltutis The South Australian branch of a hospitality association is funding a new role to make workplaces more inclusive. A full-time autism liaison officer, funded by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) SA, will be employed to “help build knowledge” about autism-inclusive practices for patrons. The officer will be employed through Autism SA and tasked This is how The Advertiser covered the story: with training staff on autism awareness. AHA SA deputy chief executive Anna Moeller said the initiative would “go a long way” towards ensuring as many people as possible could “enjoy the outstanding hospitality” that hotels in the state offered. “It is well known that pubs are a reflection of our community – a place where people come together to congregate, celebrate and commiserate – and it is important that this is true for as many as possible.” Assistant Minister for Autism Emily Bourke MLC said: “It will also equip staff with the inclusive practices that will extend beyond their jobs and into their everyday lives.” Autism SA chief executive Helen Graham said she was “excited” by the new role. People with autism are encouraged to apply for the new role on Autism SA’s website. Page 1 of 1 autistic and autism community, especially families. I am proud to be able to offer such a unique role in the Autism Liaison Officer,and look forward to seeing the change this person will bring. Their work will open up hospitality venues to people who may otherwise have felt excluded.” - Helen Graham, CEO AUTISM SA *This story uses identity-first language throughout. We recognise there are people in the autistic community who prefer person-first language and people who use the terms interchangeably. Back to Contents www.ahasa.asn.au | Hotel SA | 9
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