Being a parent or carer of an autistic child or loved one can be a lot to carry. Some days feel manageable and others feel heavy. You can love your child deeply and still feel tired, worried or unsure. At Autism Advisory & Support Service, we see that every day, and that is why our
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June 30 is approaching — and for many families, the need for support simply cannot wait. Right now, autistic people and their families are facing some of the most challenging times of their lives. Every week, AASS receives calls from people experiencing school refusal, mental health challenges, family breakdown, housing instability, uncertainty surrounding NDIS changes,
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Most people already know Medicare for general GP visits, but did you know that there is also a mental health service linked to it that can help people work out where to go and what kind of support might suit their situation? Medicare Mental Health provides free and confidential support and guidance to help people
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Being a parent or carer of an autistic child or loved one can be a lot to carry. Some days feel manageable and others feel heavy. You can love your child deeply and still feel tired, worried or unsure. At Autism Advisory & Support Service, we see that every day, and that is why our
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Autism Advisory & Support Service is sharing the following opportunity on behalf of the researchers mentioned below. You are invited to take part in an online focus group exploring the Autistic community’s experiences with mental health care in NSW. This focus group is part of the NSW Strategy to Improve the Mental Health of Autistic
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AusAlert is a new national emergency warning system being introduced by the Australian Government. It is designed to send urgent information to compatible mobile devices during emergencies such as bushfires, floods, cyclones, tsunamis, public health events, security threats and biosecurity incidents. The system is planned to go live on 1 October 2026 and will be
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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
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The Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) Program in Health and Community Services will be delivered in Term 2, 2026 through a partnership between TAFE NSW and South Western Sydney Local Health District. The program is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students and provides an introduction to career pathways within the health sector.
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is held on Thursday 7 May. It is a reminder to think about how children are feeling inside. Mental health is part of everyday life. It affects how children learn, play, make friends, and feel safe. What happens in early childhood can shape how a child grows and copes later
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Parenting in today’s world can feel like a constant balancing act. Between understanding your child’s development, managing screen time, and figuring out what supports are available, it’s easy to feel stretched and unsure where to start. A free parent workshop is coming up that brings all of these pieces together in a way that’s practical
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Autism Advisory and Support Service
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