Art is more than creativity. Jessica Novak (Aspect Autism Friendly) explores how the arts create space for #Autistic people to express themselves, connect with others, and share their perspectives in meaningful ways www.aspect.org.au/blog/why-the... #autism #WAUM2026 #autismFriendly
A calm, softly lit interior space designed for privacy and comfort. Two semi-enclosed booths with rounded wooden frames sit side by side, each fitted with green curtains that can be drawn closed. Inside each booth is a cushioned bench with dark green padding. The walls are light wood, and the ceiling has recessed lighting, contributing to a quiet, soothing atmosphere. In the foreground, a rounded, dark green upholstered chair sits on a neutral-toned carpet. Above the booths is a sign with a blue circular icon containing a checkmark, alongside the text “Accredited Autism Friendly Space.” To the right of the text is the Aspect logo, featuring an abstract orange figure and the word “aspect.” The overall setting suggests a thoughtfully designed, sensory-friendly clinic environment.
Sydney Airport launched their first Quiet Room in T1 👏 We’re proud to have supported this through our Autism Friendly Accreditation, helping create a best-practice, low-sensory space for travellers who may experience overwhelm or anxiety. www.sydneyairport.com.au/quiet-room
#autism #autismFriendly
A promotional poster for BreastScreen NSW featuring a clean, professional layout with soft purple and pink accents. At the top are two logos: the NSW Government logo with a red waratah flower on the left, and the “BreastScreen NSW” logo in purple and pink script on the right. Centered beneath the logos is a large headline in bold purple and pink text that reads: “Have a free breast screen at our new Quiet Clinic in Liverpool,” with “Quiet Clinic” highlighted in pink. Below the headline is a photograph of a clinic setting. A middle-aged female staff member wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits behind a reception desk, speaking attentively to a client. The client, seen from behind, has short hair with pink highlights and is wearing a sleeveless beige top. On the desk are a container labeled “PENS” filled with pens and a bottle of hand sanitizer. The wall behind them displays the “BreastScreen NSW” logo. At the bottom left, a purple text box explains: “What is a Quiet Clinic? Quiet Clinics prioritise a calm, quiet and supportive space for clients. Staff are trained in autism and hidden disabilities and are available to provide extra support if needed.” On the bottom right is the logo for Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia), featuring an abstract orange figure and text. The overall tone emphasizes accessibility, calmness, and supportive healthcare services.
BreastScreen Liverpool is offering Quiet Clinics for clients on the autism spectrum, providing a calm, supportive, sensory-friendly environment
• 13 May 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 10 June 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 29 July 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
👉 Unit 5, 157-161 George Street, Liverpool, NSW
What is Autistic parenting really like? Hear from Dr Mel Heyworth and Dr Chris Edwards as they explore research and lived experience, including new insights into Autistic fatherhood. Plus, join the live Q&A. Register: aspect.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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A collage-style graphic features a diverse group of people arranged in rows against a light background with soft blue shapes behind each portrait. The individuals vary in age, gender, and appearance, and are dressed in a mix of casual, professional, and expressive clothing. Some wear accessories such as glasses, headphones, or hats, and a few display distinctive styles like bright colors or patterned outfits. Most are smiling or posing confidently, facing the camera. At the center of the image is an orange, rounded shape containing the text: “World Autism Understanding Month” and “April 2026.” A dark blue wave-like design runs along the bottom edge of the image, adding contrast to the otherwise light and colorful layout. The overall composition emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and representation.
It's World Autism Understanding Month! Meet the incredible WAUM advocates who have helped shape all resources and generously shared their lived experience ♥ #WAUM2026 www.aspect.org.au/waum/learn-a...
Understanding starts with you! By taking time to learn, reflect and act, we can help create environments where Autistic people feel understood, included and supported - not just for one day, but every day. Free resources at: aspect.org.au/waum #WAUM2026
A promotional poster showing a diverse audience seated in a theatre or auditorium. In the foreground, a young child wearing large over-ear headphones sits beside an adult, both smiling and watching a performance. Other audience members of different ages and appearances are visible in soft focus behind them, suggesting a full venue. Text on the poster reads: “How accessible are services and places for Autistic people in Australia? Help us find out!” To the right, an orange circle includes the words “Take the survey,” a short web link, and a QR code. Along the bottom are logos from Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice, Griffith University, CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia, and The University of Western Australia.
Our new study is investigating the accessibility of services & places for Autistic people in Australia. We invite Autistic adults and parents/caregivers of Autistic people to complete an anonymous 10–30 min survey about their day-to-day life: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #AutismFriendly
Three people are posing happily against a light background with abstract peach and coral shapes. The person on the left, with long brown hair and wearing a black top and leopard print pants, is forming a heart shape with their hands. The person in the center, seated in a power wheelchair and wearing a bright red dress, is smiling and gesturing with both hands near their face. The person on the right, wearing a tropical-themed shirt and a watch, is smiling with one hand to their ear and the other on their chest. Text on the left reads: **"Be first in line.** Register now for early access to the FREE resource pack." Text on the right inside a coral shape reads: **"World Autism Understanding Month April 2026"**.
WORLD AUTISM UNDERSTANDING MONTH, APRIL 2026 We’re expanding into a month-long celebration of #Autistic voices, strengths & experiences! Save the date & register now for early access to the FREE resource pack 🙌 www.aspect.org.au/WAUM #autism #autismAwareness #WAUM2026 @arcap-aus.bsky.social
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’re sharing a must-read piece by survivor–advocate Jas Rawlinson.
Dr Vicki Gibbs (@arcap-aus.bsky.social) explains practical steps that can help keep Autistic women and girls safer.
Read here ⬇ www.news.com.au/lifestyle/re...
Two group photos of a team in a brightly lit office, wearing a mix of colorful and paper hats. In the second image, everyone lifts their hats and smiles playfully at the camera.
Happy World Teachers' Day to all the wonderful and dedicated Teachers and Teachers Aides at Aspect schools! Our principals take their hats off to you for your dedication and passion, which inspires us every day. Thank you for all that you do! 😍
#WorldTeachersDay2025
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A women smiling outdoors, holding a glass award and certificate in front of a leafy background.
A man smiling while holding a triangular glass award and certificate, standing indoors wearing glasses, a black jacket, and checkered shirt.
A women smiling while holding a glass award and certificate, standing in front of a blue Aspect logo wall, wearing a blue sweater and patterned scarf.
We recently celebrated our 2025 Individual & Community Services (ICS) Staff Recognition Awards. It was a lovely moment to reflect and honour the incredible contributions of our ICS team members.
A heartfelt thank you to every team member who continues to raise the bar! ❤ #ICS #Aspect #Awards
Promotional graphic announcing finalist status for the 2025 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards, featuring a blue diamond trophy and Australian Marketing Institute logo.
We’re proud to share that Aspect is a finalist in the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) 2025 Marketing Excellence Awards, Not for Profit category. 🎉
Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of this impactful campaign!
#AMIAwards2025 #Aspect #autism #AMI
A smiling florist in an apron holding a potted plant, standing in a vibrant plant store. Text reads: "RESEARCH STUDY – Autistic employment in small and medium businesses."
Are you an Autistic adult working in a small or medium-sized business in Australia? We want to know what helps and what makes it harder for you at work. Participate in our research study. Complete the 10–15 min survey and take part in an interview: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #autism
Two adults wearing hijabs and two young children engage in an art activity in a classroom, painting with bright colours and smiling.
A group of adults explore a sensory room equipped with padded walls, colourful sensory equipment, and interactive floor projection.
An adult wearing a hijab smiles warmly while assisting a young child sitting on a playground swing outdoors.
An adult happily supports a child standing on a trampoline, while others observe in an outdoor playground area.
Aspect proudly welcomed AWWA Singapore leaders for their second study tour of our schools last week. An inspirational visit exploring autism-specific & inclusive strategies shaped by Autistic voices. Thanks to all involved! #Aspect #InclusiveEducation #AutismSupport #autism
Discover sensory-friendly places and events in #Sydney designed to support #neurodivergent individuals & families:
busycitykids.com.au/our-blog/202... #autismFriendly
#SensoryFriendlySydney #NeurodivergentFamilies #AccessibleAdventures #QuietEventsSydney #FamilyInclusiveFun #autism #autismFriendly
Informational poster titled “Youth Parliament”. The main visual includes a large QR code centered on a stylized clipboard graphic with decorative elements like stars, lightning bolts, and pins. Below the QR code is a shortened Google Forms link. A bold yellow text box at the bottom asks: “Do you want to be heard in parliament? To inform government policy? To make a real difference?” It invites people with disabilities, as well as their friends and family, to complete a consultation form about the 2025 Youth Parliament Disability Inclusion and Accessibility bill. The text emphasizes that the form is anonymous and used only for research purposes related to the bill.
Our friends at the 2025 NSW #YouthParliament are running a youth-led community consultation to inform a bill on disability inclusion and accessibility. Your input can help shape real change. #DisabilityInclusion #EducationMatters #YouthVoice #NSWPolicy #autism #inclusion forms.gle/Q73XN9tfMuPm...
Promotional graphic for the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) 2025. At the top, the APAC logo appears next to text that reads: “Asia Pacific Autism Conference, 13–15 November 2025, Perth, Australia.” Below that, large bold text announces, “APAC 2025 PROGRAM OUT NOW.” A banner below reads: “Discover the Conference Themes,” followed by four circular icons representing different themes: a red icon with two human figures (likely representing individuals or relationships), a blue icon with two people (possibly professionals or families), a purple icon with three people (community or group focus), and a green icon with hands holding a heart (care or wellbeing). A large blue cursor points to the red icon. The bottom of the image states: “APAC 2025 • 13–15 NOV • Crown Perth.” The background features a darkened city skyline of Perth, Australia.
We're heading to Perth for #APAC2025 this November - and we’re proud to be contributing to this leading conference in a big way! 🎤
Check out the program: apac25.org
#APAC2025 #Inclusion #AutismResearch #AspectEducation #SocialParticipation #Neurodiversity #PositiveBehaviourSupport #AutisticVoices
We teamed up w/ Google Australia & hosted a pretty epic night of panels, demos & big conversations about inclusion through technology. We also shared our vision for more opportunities for Autistic students, incl. a new Senior College coming soon to South East Sydney www.aspect.org.au/blog/a-night...
Aspect Hunter School hosted its annual ‘Preparing for Post School Life’ Expo, bringing together students, families & a wide range of service providers to support the transition from school to adult life www.gloucesteradvocate.com.au/story/898495...
#LearningForLife #WorkEducation #YouthEmployment
Today is World #Autism Understanding Day, a day that’s about more than just awareness. It’s about action! We asked #Autistic people & parents what they want people to know and what people can say or do to be supportive. Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r89... 🙌 #WAUD2025 #autismAwareness
All our World #Autism Understanding Day (2 April -#WAUD2025) resources are here. The Aspect campaign is co-developed and co-produced each year with #Autistic staff, advocates and our Autistic Working Group. Meet our 2025 advocates: www.aspect.org.au/waud/learn-a...
Most public spaces are over-lit — and it’s not working for everyone! Glare, flicker & intense lighting are tough for Autistic people. 💡 Read from our Aspect #AutismFriendly team here: www.aspect.org.au/blog/its-too... #autism #inclusion #sensory #hiddendisabilities #autismAwareness #autismInclusion
A promotional graphic with a split design. On the left, a young child with short curly hair is laughing joyfully against a pink background, wearing a white shirt with blue stripes. On the right, a solid blue background features white text that reads “Understanding autism in education.” In the top right corner, there is a stylized logo of a person made from abstract shapes.
This World Autism Understanding Day (2 April) we are launching a new educational video resource for #teachers, educators and support staff! WAUD2025 #autism #teaching #education #autismAwareness #autismFriendly
shop.aspect.org.au/collections/...
Videos for organisations also available on our shop.
A night of serious laughs where 🧪 science meets stand up 🎤 at the Melbourne Museum! In partnership with Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The A List (Create Space Arts Initiative) and our Aspect #AutismFriendly team 🙌 #autism #SensoryFriendly Tickets: museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemus...
A kitchen scene featuring two chefs wearing striped aprons. One chef, a young man wearing a black headscarf, is handing a plated dish with a small burger and garnishes to an older, bearded man who is smiling. The kitchen background includes stainless steel equipment and shelves. Overlaid on the image is a blue curved banner with white text promoting a "FREE ONLINE WILLS OFFER," encouraging people to write their will for free and consider donating to Aspect. A circular orange graphic on the bottom right displays the dates "17–31 March 2025."
Our partner Safewill is offering FREE simple Wills from 17-31 March (normally $160)! A Will ensures your wishes are protected. It only takes 20 minutes & you can update it anytime within the next year at no cost. 🙌 #Wills #legacy #autism #LeaveALegacy safewill.com/aspect
A modern conference room filled with a diverse group of people attending a professional event. Attendees, mostly women, are seated at round tables, engaging in discussions and listening attentively. A woman in the background, dressed in a dark floral outfit, is standing and speaking into a microphone. The room is well-lit with large windows allowing natural light to enter, and framed photographs of cityscapes decorate the walls. Water bottles, glasses, notebooks, and laptops are placed on the tables, indicating a formal and interactive setting.
A professional workshop or conference setting where a small group of attendees is engaged in a discussion. A woman in a white blouse is holding up a document and explaining something to the group, while others listen attentively. The participants, a mix of men and women, are seated in a semi-circle, taking notes and interacting. In the background, other groups are engaged in similar discussions at tables, with large screens displaying presentation slides. Promotional banners and branding, including one for "Aspect," are visible, suggesting an educational or professional development event. The room is well-lit, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light to enter.
A group of professionals is seated in a circle in a modern conference room, engaged in a discussion. Some participants are taking notes, while others listen attentively or contribute to the conversation. A banner in the background displays the logo for "Aspect" with an image of a smiling child and the tagline "A different brilliant," suggesting the event may be related to education or neurodiversity. Large windows provide a view of the city, and other attendees can be seen working in smaller groups. A woman in the background writes on a whiteboard, contributing to an interactive and collaborative atmosphere.
A group of eight women stands together, smiling at the camera in front of a large promotional banner for "Aspect – Autism Spectrum Australia." The banner features the organization's logo, website (aspect.org.au), and phone number (1800 277 328), along with an image of a child. The women are dressed in a mix of casual and business attire, with some wearing name tags, indicating their participation in the event. The setting is a modern, well-lit conference room with large windows in the background, suggesting a professional gathering focused on autism awareness or education.
Over two days, #AspectEducation leaders explored ways to further enhance student outcomes! Guided by Dr. Lyn Sharratt & Aspect Director Maryanne Gosling, the sessions focused on descriptive feedback & individual goal-setting for fostering student growth #Education #Leadership #AutismEducation
New #podcast episode out now! 🎙️ We're exploring the experiences of older #Autistic adults with Dr. Wenn Lawson and Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones. Listen now on all major podcast apps or via our blog: www.aspect.org.au/blog/aging-a...
#aging #Neurodiversity #AutismAwareness #AutisticAdults #Inclusion #AuHD
Very interesting feedback! thanks for sharing 🙏. Will be passing on to the ARCAP team (@arcap-aus.bsky.social)
Our new research study is investigating how to improve eye care for #Autistic people. We invite Autistic adults & parents/carers of Autistic children (Aust. and NZ) and eye care professionals (worldwide) to share their experiences www.aspect.org.au/our-research... #research @arcap-aus.bsky.social
The Assembly is back and casting for season 2 is now open for new Autistic students. Are you interested in becoming a journalist? Apply now! go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/T...
#autism #journalism #autismSupport #TV #ABCTV
