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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

My typical day changes based on the variety of roles I have within the company. A day could include direct therapy with clients at home, school or in the community, teletherapy, online or in person team meetings, completing admin at home, cafes or outside if the weather is nice, facilitating group programs or spending a week in rural locations to support outreach clients. 
Aspect has clear leadership structure with regular clinical support and supervision for your specific discipline. The extensive knowledge across the team is openly shared and I have no hesitation in contacting a number of OT, Speech, Psychology and Behaviour Support Supervisors if I require support. There is also support available for admin or operational related tasks.
Aspect strives to provide a high quality services to all participants which can be tiring but is very fulfilling as a therapist. 
It can be challenging and stressful to work with the ever-changing NDIS funding requirements however this is the nature of working in the disability sector. 

Work 15-25 hours overtime each week (unpaid). Management acknowledge workload issues causing a considerable amount of coordinators to quit in a short time and yet do nothing to help. Roles disappear and are not replaced, plus extra responsibilities and duties are added so continually less people are doing more and more work. 
Management don't appear to understand the jobs of those they manage. Coordinators are not consulted in big decisions that affect their day to day tasks resulting in inefficient new procedures implemented, causing further workload issues and frustration.

I work in an itinerant therapy role, based at home and travelling to clients in their homes/schools etc.  Aspect is part of a large organisation which drives best practice in supporting people with Autism.  There are excellent training opportunities, great supervision/mentoring structure and opportunities to work with a team who is passionate about what they do.

I enjoy the fact that I can working with disability people or vulnerable people at the same time that I look after them. I love spending time with them because I can see how their personality and behaviors is developing and I can contribute in it. Also I can put practice all my Knowledge in health and Special education, aged care, vulnerable people  which I got from the university and my work.

I have worked with Aspect for 2.5 years and absolutely love my job. I am so well supported by a wonderful leadership team and my colleagues are all so kind. We love working together to support individuals with Autism and their families/carers. Aspect is flexible and I love this, I am able to work from home when I'm not on the road seeing clients. The culture at Aspect is very supportive and collaborative and there is a strong focus on wellness. I love the team I am part of and couldn't imagine wanting to work anywhere else.

It is great to work here when everyone is very passionate about the work that we do - it's a nice feeling to have a real sense of purpose in a not-for-profit which is different from corporate. There's a lot of growth and positive change so there's opportunities for working on projects and trying new, more innovative things. 

Terrible management in parts. Very siloed and no-one really has any idea what’s going on in other parts of the business which would confuse clients. Many people leaving. Some colleagues are extremely apathetic and lazy - you’ll never lose your job here for being lazy so lots of bludgers can enjoy a long career here. Not very good pay. Made some good friends. There are some staff who are innovative, diligent and there with really good motives to do good work.

Toxic workplace and culture. 

Limited opportunity for career development or informal training. Managers who exert their control over the staff by withholding resources and information.

I have previously worked in HR for disability services and found it to be a very challenging experience. I was nervous to return but Aspect has been such a pleasant surprise with an excellent culture where they truly value their employees. The work is fulfilling and challenging, and the measures for work/life balance are great. Highly recommend!

I have loved working with Aspect Therapy. It’s the first Speech Pathology role where I know that the management staff really care about my well-being and me as a person. There is so much experience and passion across the team. I love the flexibility and making my own schedule. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 23 salaries reported	$109,526 per year
Occupational therapist 10 salaries reported	$101,495 per year
Speech pathologist 6 salaries reported	$100,500 per year
Teacher's aide 25 salaries reported	$42.47 per hour
Support worker 1 salary reported	$35.67 per hour

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