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At the upcoming Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) Autism & Disability Forum 2026, Autism Advisory and Support Service will be an event stall holder and will be bringing our Somewhere Sensory resource Store along with us. The CBCC Autism & Disability Forum is bringing together a range of disability and autism organisations, service providers,

The excitement is back, and this time there are 395 incredible prizes up for grabs in Play for Purpose Raffle 33, valued at a massive $400,000 total! With a $10 ticket, you could be in the running to win an amazing prize package, including luxury, travel, shopping and more. The $350,000 First Prize Pack Could

Supporting Physical, Sensory & Cognitive Development Finding enjoyable and accessible physical activities can make a real difference for children and young people living with disability. An upcoming inclusive fitness clinic from MiniFit and What Ability is providing an opportunity for people living with disability to get active, try different movement activities and have some fun

The Play For Purpose Raffle is a fundraising raffle that gives people the chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting a charity or community organisation. When you purchase a ticket, you go into the draw to win one of hundreds of prizes, and your purchase also helps support the organisation you choose. With Father’s Day

What is National Child Protection Week? National Child Protection Week was established in Australia by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) in 1990 as a national campaign to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect and promote the importance of keeping children safe. Over the years, it has grown into

Researchers at Griffith University are running a study looking at parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children, and they’re currently looking for parents to take part. We’re sharing this on behalf of the study’s research team, not as organisers of the study ourselves… so if you have questions about taking part, please contact the researchers

Finding the right opportunities for young autistic adults to build friendships, independence and confidence can sometimes be difficult. Travengers AU provides social and travel experiences designed specifically for young autistic adults aged 15 to 35, helping participants connect with others, explore new places and practise everyday skills with support that suits their needs. Travengers AU

Researchers from Western Sydney University are currently looking for autistic adults who have experienced autistic burnout to take part in a new study. Autistic burnout is an experience many autistic people describe after long periods of stress, pressure, sensory overload, or having to manage situations that require more energy than they have available. It can