By becoming an Autism NI member, you are joining a community dedicated to improving autism support across Northern Ireland.

Membership provides access to valuable benefits, family events, information and opportunities to connect with others, while helping Autism NI continue delivering vital autism support services for autistic people and their families. Whether you are an autistic adult, a parent, carer, family member or professional, membership is a meaningful way to stay connected and support positive change within the autism community.

Your membership will help shape our work and will provide you with the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and push for change. 

Why become a member?

All members receive:

  • An Autism NI membership card which enables priority entry, queuing, and carer discount at a range of venues across Northern Ireland. 
  • Priority information on all Autism NI activities, events, and training courses.
  • Access to free family support days and workshops. 
  • A right to vote in our Annual General Meeting.
  • The opportunity to join our lobbying campaigns. 

Who can become a member?

Membership is Open To:

  • Autistic adults
  • Parents and carers
  • Family members
  • Professionals
  • Supporters of Autism NI
  • Organisations

Your membership makes a difference

Every Autism NI membership helps us continue providing autism support to thousands of autistic people and families across Northern Ireland each year. Through our helpline, family support services, support groups, training programmes and practical resources, we help autistic people, parents and carers access trusted information, guidance and support when they need it most.

By becoming a member, you are helping us deliver vital autism support within local communities while raising understanding of autism and advocating for better services. You will also become part of a community committed to improving the lives of autistic people and their families, helping to build a more inclusive society where autistic people are understood, valued and supported at every stage of life.

Family who are Autism NI members, photographed together holding a 'be kind to different minds' poster
Becoming an Autism NI member has opened up the doors for my family to receive help and support that we urgently needed. It also offered us opportunities that we would never have had before. Jack has loved the family fun days and I have enjoyed meeting other families who are on the same autism journey as us.
Autism NI Member and Parent

How to become a member

Our annual membership is open to individuals, families, and organisations. 

Individual, family, organisation: £20 per year

Those receiving means tested benefits: £5 per year

Venues we work with

Our Autism NI membership card can help with priority queuing, entry, and carer discount to a select list of venues and attractions when providing your membership card. These venues are listed below.

Armagh Planetarium
Belfast Zoo
Carrickfergus Castle
Castle Espie logo
Castle Espie
Co Down Railway Logo
Co Down Railway
Dublin Zoo
Dundonald Ice Bowl
Exploris
Funtasia Theme Park
Hollywood Bowl
Infinity Adventure Park
Lisburn Bowl
Marble Arch Caves logo
Marble Arch Caves
Mountpanther Farm Park
National Trust
Prison Island Belfast
Seaforde Gardens
Streamvale Open Farm
A logo of Emerald Park
Emerald Park
The Ark Open Farm
The Jungle NI
Titanic Belfast
Ulster American Folk Park
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Ulster Museum
W5
Wild Ireland