Autism in Schools - Assistant Minister Emily Bourke

Episode 1619,   Sep 12, 2022, 12:52 AM

South Australia is leading the way by appointing the country’s first Assistant Minister for Autism. 

Emily Bourke, who is also assistant minister to Premier Peter Malinauskas, is tasked with the State Government's autism policies.

Ms Bourke wants the condition viewed as an opportunity rather than disability.

She joins Jennie Lenman to explain.