Pork CRC and the South Australian government have contributed $150,000 towards providing employment for autistic adults.
Autism CRC and SunPork Farms have partnered to give these adults animal care positions in the Australian pork industry.
Pilot projects in SA and Queensland will see the employment of a minimum of four autistic adults in animal care positions within SunPork Farms operations in each state.
Collectively, development and assessment of the program represents a financial commitment by SunPork Farms, Autism CRC, and Specialisterne which exceeds $800,000.
The program will seek to identify the diverse skills and talents of autistic adults in animal care while developing solutions that continue to provide optimal welfare for livestock.
SunPork Farms is currently looking to employ eight motivated individuals to fill Pig Care positions, with four to be based in the Wasleys and Sheaoak Log regions of South Australia, and four to be one hour outside Dalby on the Queensland Darling Downs.
