
Linke Smedts-Kreskas is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Case Consultant Practitioner in the Loddon Mallee Region. Linke is based at Community Living & Respite Services Inc in Echuca.
Provides:
- Consultancy to Case Managers (face to face, phone, email, website)
- Referrals/Pathways for management
- Practical information, see Resource Folder downloads under Library tab to create your own Autism Resource
Folder.
- Promotion of ASD events
- Mentorships to ASD Parent Support Groups
Aims to:
- Establish an ASD Focus Group or Communities
of Practice
- Establish a regional network from Multiple Disciplines including Pediatricians/Doctors, Psychologists/Mental Health, Case Managers, Early Childhood, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educators.

- The recent Victorian Autism Conference was a great success with over 1400 delegates attending the Melbourne venue or one of the regional centres. Congratulations to Autism Victoria and all those associated with hosting this event. Well Done!
- Case Managers Training has been rescheduled for Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd September in Moama (Echuca). Please check Events page and contact Autism Victoria directly to book your place.
- Disability Accommodation Support Staff Training has limited places available through out the Loddon Mallee region. Further details & registration is available via the Events page.
- Positive Partnership FREE 2 Day Workshop is coming to Loddon Mallee in September. Registration is now open for Parent/sCarers of School Aged Students on the Autism Spectrum. Further information is listed on the Events page.
* Don't forget to complete the 3 minute survey under “Surveys” tab. This survey will assist in planning ASD Focus Groups.