About Affirming Access
Affirming Access is all about creating a space where you can just be yourself.
They run creative workshops for autistic and neurodivergent young people in the LGBTIQA+SB community. These sessions are relaxed, flexible, and centred around choice. Think art, design, making things, and trying new ideas in a way that doesn’t feel pressured or overwhelming.
You can join in activities, take a break when you need to, do your own thing, or just hang out. There’s no expectation to perform or “fit in” a certain way. Everything is shaped by lived experience, with a focus on comfort, creativity, and respect for different ways of being.
Upcoming workshops
Affirming Access has a range of upcoming creative sessions happening across different community spaces in NSW. Each workshop has its own focus, but all are built around the same idea: you choose how you take part.
Painting Figures – Representation and Identity
Saturday 23 May, 12pm – 3:30pm AEST
Ultimo Community Centre, Ultimo NSW
A creative painting workshop exploring identity and representation through art.
Create and Chat with a Cuppa
Saturday 23 May, 1pm – 4pm AEST
Mid Mountains Community Centre, Lawson NSW
A relaxed creative session where you can work on simple making activities while having a chat and a cuppa.
Create & Chat with a Cuppa
Saturday 30 May, 12:30pm – 4pm AEST
Level 1, The Mount Druitt Hub, Mount Druitt NSW
Another low-pressure creative space focused on making, chatting, and spending time in community at your own pace.
Wear Your Identity – Patchwork T-Shirts
Saturday 6 June – Sunday 7 June, 1pm – 4pm AEST
A two-day workshop where participants can design and create patchwork t-shirts that reflect identity and personal expression.
What to expect
These workshops are not structured classes where you have to keep up or do things a certain way. You can come and go from activities, take breaks when needed, or simply sit and be part of the space without creating.
Everything is designed to support choice and comfort. There is no pressure to talk, participate in every activity, or explain yourself. You are welcome as you are.
Registering and more information
All workshop details and registrations are available through Humanitix, where you can view times, locations, and book your place.
Autism Advisory and Support Service are not the organisers or point of contact for these workshops.
Any questions or bookings should be directed to Affirming Access or through the Humanitix event listings.
