For two decades, we have worked alongside autistic and neurodivergent children, their families, and communities. What began in 2004 as a small not-for-profit with a goal to make best-practice early intervention accessible to every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has grown into an organisation recognised for its evidence-based services, inclusive education programs, and strong advocacy for equity and belonging.
As we look to the future, we’ve taken the opportunity to revisit and refresh our Mission, Vision and Purpose. These statements are more than words – they guide our decisions, inspire our people, and tell the story of who we are and why we exist.
Our renewed Mission, Vision and Purpose
- Vision: A world where all autistic and neurodivergent people can thrive and live the life they choose, supported by informed communities and inclusive environments.
- 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.
- 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.
These updates reflect both who we have always been and who we are becoming. They honour our founding commitment to equity while embracing the broader scope of our services and partnerships today.
Connecting to our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
Our refreshed Mission, Vision and Purpose are embedded at the heart of L4Life’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, which sets out our roadmap for the next three years. The plan focuses on five key priorities:
- Expanding Services and Client Experience – reaching more children and families through Early Intervention, School-Age programs, and Inclusion Works.
- Innovation and Strategic Growth – ensuring our services remain best practice through research, innovation and sector leadership.
- Building Talent and Leadership – investing in our people and creating pathways for the next generation of leaders.
- Operational Excellence and Sustainability – strengthening the systems and foundations that allow us to grow responsibly.
- Community Partnerships and Engagement – deepening our relationships with donors, schools, sector partners and the wider community to sustain our mission.
Together, these priorities reflect both the lessons of our past 20 years and our hopes for the next chapter.
Why this matters
- For families, it means we will continue to fight for accessibility, equity and quality care.
- For our staff, it means a shared direction and clarity of purpose in their daily work.
- For our partners and donors, it means confidence that their support is enabling long-term, measurable impact.
Most importantly, for autistic and neurodivergent children, it means a commitment that remains as strong as ever: to walk alongside them so they can grow, learn and live the life they choose.
We invite our community to share in this renewed vision and help us build a future where inclusion and opportunity are not just aspirations, but everyday realities.
You can read more about our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan at the button below.
