The Christmas Holidays seem so long ago but at the same time it feels like we’ve only just gotten back into the swing of things and WHAM! The April/Easter School Holidays are right around the corner… Secretly, we love School Holidays, it’s a time when we tap into our creative minds and program some amazing […]
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SpeakUP: Is the online program that’s building skills and confidence for participation at school for children aged 7 – 16 years of age with a disability in a mainstream school across NSW. It is a unique, short-term online program that focuses on supporting the young person to achieve a goal they have set for themselves. How
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Infosys BPM Limited was established in April 2002. They offer integrated end-to-end transformative business process management and operate from 41 delivery centers across 14 countries. As of December 2022 they have employed 57,776 people from 124 nationalities, many of which are women. The company has consistently been ranked among the top employers of choice, on the
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Community First Step (CFS) is a not-for-profit organisation offering a wide range of services including children’s services, disability services, community development, youth and family case management services. With a history that spans over 50 years, they aim to support and empower the communities of Southwest Sydney to overcome disadvantages and barriers to personal, social and economic
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Being the brother or sister of a child with special needs requires immense courage and strength. With such an important role to play, it’s essential that these remarkable siblings have their emotional needs met by being given recognition, support and understanding throughout this journey. Allowing them time away from any caregiving duties, to just be
Siblings Program off to a great start Read More »
To survive means to continue to live or exist in spite of danger, whereas to thrive means to grow, develop and prosper. Most of us have times in our life when we have to pass through a period of survival. But to get through the period of survival we may need support. That’s where South Western
We need to Thrive not just Survive. Read More »
Western Sydney University is carrying out a study about obesity prevention among children living in Greater Western Sydney, called the Strong Families Trial. The Strong Families Trial is a 6-week program for parents and carers of 5 to 11-year-old children which will provide parents with knowledge and skills about parenting and healthy lifestyles. This new
Families with school-age children needed for research. Read More »
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
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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 »
Autism Advisory and Support Service
‘Our mission is to empower children and adults with autism and their families through knowledge and support’