CQUniversity Bundaberg is set to be the home of a new early intervention centre for children with autism.

Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett was on campus at Bundaberg this week to turn the first sod on the AEIOU Foundation's new purpose-built facility.

Mr Bennet was joined by CQUniversity Bundaberg Head of Campus Phillip Clift and AEIOU Foundation Director of Education, Diane Heaney in what marks a significant development between the two organisations.

Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett MP pictured with AEIOU Foundation's Director of Education Diane Heaney

"I'm delighted to turn the first sod for this important development. Autism isn't rare, and families in Bundaberg have been calling for a service like this, where they can receive full-time education, therapy and childcare support," Mr Bennett said.

"This program helps children learn vital life skills, like the ability to communicate their needs, their wants and their feelings, and to understand and engage with the environment around them."

CQUniversity Bundaberg Head of Campus Professor Phillip Clift said the relationship between AEIOU Foundation and CQUniversity presents a number of mutual benefits to the local community, with the prospect of research collaboration, and work experience opportunities for students enrolled in learning management degrees.

"Our Dean of Education Professor Helen Huntly believes that having our students interact with children with autism will be a rich and valuable learning experience," Professor Clift said.

"As the relationship evolves, there should also be opportunities for postgraduate students and academics to participate in research projects, initially in psychology, social work and health promotion and also longer-term in areas such as music therapy, occupational therapy and other allied health areas."

Construction will commence in early July, and the development stems from the Queensland Government's commitment of $700,000 capital funding to deliver the service to 12 families on a full-time basis.