Connecting young autistic people with each other

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

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

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...

"As a young adult living with disability, and having graduated from high school a few years ago, it's safe to say I've been thinking about how I can best hone my skills to assist me in gaining employment." Ambassador Sam Valavanis tells us all about his experience with a SLES program.

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..

What information is private and what can you share with others

In this video we explore a simple, socially acceptable way to say “hello” to a stranger, and see if they are happy to talk with you, or not.

Read more about how Suzanna embraces the whole Suzanna, not just the autistic Suzanna.

At BrightLives, we are dedicated consultants in Autism, committed to developing and nurturing the strengths of every individual in our care. Our BrightLives Social Growth Programs are thoughtfully designed to help participants enhance their communication skills, understand social dynamics, and build confidence in navigating the world around them. Every child’s path to social growth is unique, and with us, they get to choose their own adventure in one of our specially designed worlds, each packed with fun, challenges, and opportunities to build social skills.

Starkick is a multi award-winning all-abilities football program that supports children, 5 to 17 years of age living with disability, to play, belong and participate in football. The program is tailored to each individuals needs and runs with a simple mantra - "If you want to play, we'll find a way!

Our partner Plan Manager who specialises in supporting autistic families.

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.  

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.

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.

Empower Autism's Youth Groups are designed for young autistic people aged from 14 years to 18 years. It is a place for young people to be themselves, form friendships, socialise in a group environment and have fun.

Choose from weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or holiday workshops.

World of Minecraft is the first of its kind! It's an exciting new community where Minecraft enthusiasts can come together to learn, create, build and play.