PWDA or People with Disability Australia are Australia’s peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability. Since 1981, they have been advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Their dedicated team of trained advocates are committed to supporting people with disability to get the advice and […]
Advocacy. It’s more important than you think. Read More »
Autism Advisory & Support Service’s Young Adult Social Group returns for 2023 with an upcoming Games Day! The YASG (Young Adult Social Group) is a community access group with peers and mentors held monthly in various social settings. Our YASG Coordinator Ben Warner is excited to be back for 2023 in this role and has some amazing ideas for
Games Day for the Young Adult Social Group Read More »
What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a nationally recognised Allied Health service. It is an evidence- based practice provided by a Registered Music Therapist (RMT). The RMT will tailor interventions to each individual’s health and wellbeing needs, using musical experiences to support non-musical goals. Autism Advisory & Support Service is lucky to have the
Coming Soon – The Baby Beats Program Read More »
Lifestart is a not-for-profit organisation who run the Hanen More than Words Program and they have shared with the Autism Advisory team information on their upcoming November Online Groups which can be funded using your NDIS plan. The Hanen More Than Words Program is training that provides parents and carers with the tools, strategies and
More than words. The internationally recognised parent training program Read More »
Rotary was founded by Paul Harris, a lawyer, and three business associates in Chicago USA on 23rd February 1905. It is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Picture this. It’s February 2023. The Christmas and New Year rush are now distant memory. The kids have settled back into school for another year, and you realise the next event on the calendar is Valentine’s Day…. insert slight groan perhaps? Hear me out… What if you already had tickets to a Comedy Show that
A night full of laughs that’s not to be missed Read More »
Adaptive choice is a Fully accredited NDIS service provider with a family orientated approach where every participant is embraced to improve their overall life skills and true capabilities. They focus on providing Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Household Tasks, Travel and transportation and Community Participation. These Summer Holidays, Adaptive Choice have a range of activities that
Summer Holidays just got better with these new programs Read More »
Play For Purpose is an online not-for-profit raffle that helps Autism Advisory & Support fundraise while giving you the chance to win amazing prizes. It is operated by the 50-50 Foundation which is an ACNC registered charity that has operated hundreds of charity raffles and raised millions for good causes since 2013 and every 4
Go for gold with a $250K prize pack Read More »
CALLING ALL THERAPISTS Are you interested in participating in research that aims to determine the clinician perceived need and feasibility of a sensory based intervention for children with developmental disabilities and or clinical diagnosis aged 0-10 years? If you answered yes… then read on! Dr Catharine Fleming, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, Dr Caroline
Professor Nicole Rinehart and a team of researchers at Monash University are currently conducting a pilot trial aimed at helping autistic children get better sleep. The study is open to primary school aged children (5-12 years), with a diagnosis of autism without an intellectual disability, with moderate-severe behavioural sleep difficulties. What is the project about?
Pilot trial could lead to better sleep for children with ASD Read More »
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