About Learning For Life Autism Centre
The Learning for Life Autism Centre (L4Life) was established in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation to address the inequity in access to best practice early intervention programs for autistic children in Victoria, Australia.
Since that time our program offerings have grown to incorporate services for autistic and neurodivergent children from pre-school to those up to 18 years of age, as well as training for families, carers and educators to help support these young people throughout their learning journey.
We see our community as a Village, working together in a variety of ways to ensure that neurodivergent and autistic children recieve the best support possible.
Our Vision, Purpose & Mission
Our Vision: A world where all autistic and neurodivergent people can thrive and live the life they choose, supported by informed communities and inclusive environments.
Our Purpose: We exist to provide high-quality, evidence-based services and support for autistic and neurodivergent children and their families regardless of financial circumstances. Working alongside families, educators, and communities, we help create environments where children feel included, confident, and supported in the places they live, learn, and play.
Our Mission: We deliver evidence-based, child-focused services that build skills, confidence, and meaningful inclusion for autistic and neurodivergent children. Our work spans early intervention, school and community support, educator training, and family collaboration. Using data-informed strategies underpinned by best-practice behavioural science, we combine direct support with research, advocacy, and community education to improve outcomes for children and the wider systems that support them. We are committed to doing all we can to ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing our services and to building a future where every child has the support they need to grow, learn, and belong.
Our Values
Respect
We value the individual
Trust
We foster relationships
Equity
We create opportunity
Joy
We celebrate learning
Kindness
We care
The Learning for Life Village
It takes a village to raise a child, which is why we work with a network of individuals and organisations to ensure the children we support receive the best support possible.
We call this the Learning for Life Village. Our Village includes children and their families, carers, therapists, health professionals, psychologists, schools, aides, educators, classmates, private donors, philanthropic organisations, volunteers and the NDIS. All working towards one goal: a world where all autistic and neurodivergent people can thrive and live the life they choose.
You can join our Village by donating, working with us, volunteering, partnering with us.
Child Safety
L4Life is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Read more about our Child Safe Policy.
Stay Updated
For more information on L4Life, please contact us at (03) 9853 4607 or email enquiries@learningforlife.com.au
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