Connecting young autistics with each other

Sam, one of our A List Ambassadors, shares his personal triggers, reactions and strategies

Finding the ‘right moment’ to say goodbye can be challenging, so it can be tempting to just ‘skip it’ and leave.

Have Social and Community Participation funding in your NDIS Plan and not sure how to use it? Here are some handy hints to get you started!

We are thrilled to launch a new A List venture. A podcast called Travelling Blind – seeing the world with a disability. Our amazing autistic ambassador, Sam Valavanis, has been working hard on creating his new podcast, Travelling Blind – seeing the world with a disability, all about his love of travel and the ways...

For most people over the age of around 12, toys aren’t much more than just a childhood relic, confined to the memories of that by-gone era of being young. They’re usually either stored away never to be regularly played with again, put away for future generations to enjoy, or sold or donated so others can...

An alarming statistic that indicates 34 percent* of Autistic youth will not have a friend outside their own family circle is heartbreaking so here's why autism-friendly social groups are so important..

Personal safety is a feeling of being safe and secure from risk of harm or danger. It does not matter if everyone else feels safe, what does matter is that you personally feel safe.

As a person living with total blindness, things can already be quite challenging for me. Throw an autism diagnosis into the mix, and you'd think I'd be lost. However, since receiving my diagnosis a few years ago, I've never felt so free in my life!

The wonderful Monica from Bright Lives shares her tips to understanding and managing incontinence in kids and teens

Problems often occur in our relationships with others, whether that’s friends, family, partners, co-workers or even strangers. You might also experience problems with money, housing or work.

1:1 community-based activities across Sydney in the form of day programs, weekend support and overnight camps.

This is an Adaptive Volleyball program for people with disability of all ages.  The sessions are run by fully accredited Volleyball WA coaches, promoting physical activity and encouraging involvement in a fun, inclusive team environment. Adaptive Volley is a form of volleyball where the equipment and rules have been modified to enable participants of all abilities to participate in the sport. These adaptations include a modified net, a smaller court area, a variety of balls (softer, lighter) for new players to be confident in acquiring skills, and rule modifications. Adaptive Volley can also be easily adapted to suit wheelchair users. Volleyball WA and our affiliates are offering a FREE TRIAL session for those that wish to see everything our programs have to offer before making a financial commitment to the term long program.  Simply complete the registration, select your program and enjoy the session on us. Participants are introduced to all aspects of volleyball including serving, digging, setting, spiking and blocking in a fun and inclusive environment. Carers and support workers are welcome to join in the activities at no extra charge. For more information please contact Josh at discover@volleyballwa.com.au or 08 9228 8522. Register here for your free trial session

Our partner Plan Manager who specialises in supporting autistic families.

An opportunity for ACN families to meet and have a BBQ or picnic together, all family members are welcome including siblings and grandparents. For locatinons, times and bookings click here.

Learn to tenpin bowl at your local centre or we can come to you (groups of 10+) with portable lanes. Contact your local centre to see if this program is on offer, or if you have a small group we can help set this up at any registered Tenpin Bowling Australia tenpin bowling centres.

We are providing dedicated services for teenagers and young ladies with disabilities with the goals of improving social communication, social interactions and social skills. The program is delivered centre-based and out in the community and we are focusing on specific interests such as jewellery making, makeup, candlelight concerts, outdoor movies.

Come and try Lawn Bowls with ready and willing volunteers

Students will learn the ins-and-outs of theatre performance from industry trained professionals.

A social environment where young people can explore their technology and games interests to develop new skills & friends.

A great opportunity for all parents & carers, teens or adults to meet, chat, exchange ideas and find support