Parent & Carer Coaching
Empowering parents and carers with practical knowledge, personalised guidance and research-informed strategies to support their children’s development, learning and wellbeing in everyday life.
Autism Nurture & Development Australia
Supporting our community together
We are a registered Australian charity dedicated to supporting children with autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities, and their families.
- Registered charity
- Health Promotion Charity
- Advancing health
Our core initiatives
Empowering families, supporting every child
Early Intervention & Developmental Support
Supporting children with autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities through play-based, individualised approaches that nurture communication, social interaction, learning and growth.
Educator Support & Training
Equipping early childhood educators and teachers with research-informed strategies, practical resources and professional guidance to create inclusive learning environments where every child can participate and thrive.
Community Partnerships
Building meaningful partnerships with families, childcare centres, schools, researchers and community organisations to strengthen support networks and make developmental services more accessible and inclusive.
What makes ANDA unique
Stronger families, brighter futures
Connecting families, educators and communities to make developmental support more accessible and inclusive.
ANDA takes a family-centred, research-informed approach to supporting children with autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities. Led by professionals with expertise in early childhood education, inclusive education and developmental research, ANDA focuses on empowering parents and educators with practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
- Family-centred
- Research-informed
- Practical strategies for everyday life
Our team
Led by educators, researchers and practitioners
Serena Wu
Director / Founder
Early Childhood Teacher, University Lecturer, Researcher
- Master of Teaching – Birth to Five Years (MQ)
- Master of Education – Leadership (USYD)
- Master of Education (Research) – Inclusive Education (USYD)
Dr Merlyn Chen
Director / Co-founder
Secondary School Teacher, University Research Fellow
- Bachelor of Education – Secondary (USYD)
- PhD – Inclusive Education (USYD)
Sally Chen
Director / Co-founder
Social Worker, Early Childhood Teacher
- Master of Social Work (USYD)
- Master of Teaching – Birth to Five Years (MQ)