Spectrum Space

What Spectrum Space does

Spectrum Space Inc is a Western Australian not-for-profit organization that supports autistic individuals and their families through community-based social programs, educational workshops, and the annual Spectrum Space Symposium. Founded in 2008 as Autism West and rebranded in October 2020, the organization operates from Fremantle with additional program delivery in Rockingham and Joondalup, serving approximately 2,000 members with a 37-person staff. Its core offering is a suite of age-segmented social programs (Awesome for ages 10-15, YES for 13-18, Joondalup Social Hub for 12-17, Step Into Social for 18+, plus Peer Mentoring), the Telethon Holiday Makers Program, the free Autism Understanding for Teens curriculum, Neurodiversity Workshops, and a youth-run Youth Advisory Council embedded in governance.

The organization's revenue model is a not-for-profit mix of government grants (notably Lotterywest and YACWA Small Grants), tax-deductible donations, and previously direct NDIS service fees. NDIS provider registration was voluntarily relinquished in January 2022 due to auditing costs and administrative burden, after which participants continue to access services through alternative arrangements. Many programs, including the AUT program and core social groups, are offered free of charge. Spectrum Space maintains research partnerships with Autism CRC (since 2015) and Curtin University, the latter of which it helped seed through the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program. The flagship Spectrum Space Symposium, launched in 2015-2016, is positioned as the only annual autism event in Australia with autistic speakers as primary presenters.

Spectrum Space does not develop or market commercial AI/ML systems; its technology footprint centers on community-delivered, evidence-based programs validated through university and CRC research partnerships. Distribution is purely domestic and in-person within Western Australia, with no geographic expansion beyond the state visible in the data.

Name

Spectrum Space

Legal name

Spectrum Space Inc

Website

https://spectrumspace.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spectrum Space is a Western Australian not-for-profit delivering community-based social programs, workshops, and the annual Symposium for autistic individuals and families across multiple age groups, supported by grants, donations, and research partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAA

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYEDAKAAAA

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Neurodiversity community programs
• Disability social programs
• Autism advocacy services
• Community disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremantle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funding: Previously registered NDIS provider allowing participants to use NDIS funding for services. Deregistered as of January 2022 due to auditing costs and administrative burden, but services remain accessible through other arrangements.
2. Government Grants: Funding from Lotterywest, YACWA Small Grants Program, and Australian Government grant funding for Symposium events.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting autism services.
4. Free Community Programs: Many programs offered free of charge (AUT program, social groups) supported by grants and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spectrum Space is a Western Australian not-for-profit that delivers age-specific social programs, holiday programs, education workshops, and community events for autistic children, teens, and adults. It also coordinates the annual Spectrum Space Symposium, a national autism knowledge-sharing event, and operates a Youth Advisory Council that gives autistic young people a voice in organizational governance.

Product overview

Spectrum Space is Western Australia's leading not-for-profit disability service provider focused on supporting autistic individuals and their families. Formerly known as Autism West, the organization offers a comprehensive suite of social programs including age-specific groups (Awesome for ages 10-15, YES for 13-18, Social Hub for 12-17, Step Into Social for 18+), the Peer Mentoring Program, and the Telethon Holiday Makers Program. Educational offerings include the Autism Understanding for Teens (AUT) Program and Neurodiversity Workshops. The organization coordinates the annual Spectrum Space Symposium (celebrating 10 years in 2026) and maintains a Youth Advisory Council for governance input. Services are accessible through NDIS funding, with the organization having transitioned away from direct NDIS registration as of January 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spectrum Space Symposium: Annual autism symposium bringing together autistic people, families, educators, professionals, and advocates to share knowledge and celebrate neurodiversity. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.
• Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
• Telethon Holiday Makers Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 members served within 15 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autism CRCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership began in 2015 to enable Spectrum Space to contribute to the national research centre. Spectrum Space has contributed to research including co-participation initiatives and engages with Autism CRC to develop and present evidence-based content at the Spectrum Space Symposium.
• Curtin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with Curtin University, Spectrum Space validated the strengths-based approach for young people with autism through research. Spectrum Space helped seed fund the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP), a peer support mentoring program for students with autism. Partnership ensures programs are evidence-based.
• AmazecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectrum Space partners with Amaze to deliver Autism Connect, a national autism helpline, by providing advisors with West Australian specific knowledge. The helpline is free, confidential, and independent.
• Concise DigitalminorOthersWebsite design and hosting partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): Australia's largest autism-specific service provider operating across multiple states. Directly comparable to Spectrum Space as a mission-aligned autism services organization, though at significantly greater national scale and breadth.
• AEIOU Foundation: Queensland-based not-for-profit delivering early intervention and education programs for autistic children. Closely comparable to Spectrum Space's TOBY app and education-focused programming on a state-level basis.
• Yellow Ladybugs: Australian not-for-profit specifically supporting autistic girls and women, with community programs and advocacy focus. Comparable to Spectrum Space's strength-based, community-led approach and age-segmented programming.
• Amaze: Victorian autism peak body that Spectrum Space already partners with to deliver the Autism Connect national helpline. Highly comparable as an autism advocacy, information, and community support organization.
• Autism CRC: Australia's national autism research cooperative, of which Spectrum Space is a partner since 2015. Comparable in mission around evidence-based autism support and a key collaboration counterpart rather than a service-delivery competitor.

Emerging players

• CliniKids (Telethon Kids Institute): Perth-based clinical research and intervention service for autistic children, connected to the Telethon Kids Institute that trialed the TOBY app. Comparable as a research-driven, evidence-based autism service provider in the same WA market.
• Reframing Disability: Australian advocacy and training organization focused on reframing perceptions of disability including autism. Comparable to Spectrum Space's neurodiversity workshops and identity-focused programming.

Regional players

• Autism SA: South Australia's primary autism services organization, with comparable community programs, education, and advocacy offerings. A state-level peer operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sunnyfield: National disability services organization providing accommodation, community participation, and supported employment. Comparable as a registered NDIS provider serving people with disability including autism, though at much broader scope.
• Life Without Barriers: Large national disability and out-of-home care provider operating across multiple NDIS service categories. Comparable as a broad disability services incumbent with overlapping NDIS-era community programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spectrumspaceinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spectrumspace
• Instagraminstagram.com/spectrumspaceau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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