Blogs

Exploring the sky with confidence!

Aspect partnered with Sydney Airport and Qantas to host a Familiarisation Tour, helping ten students from Aspect South East Sydney School practice the airport journey step by step. Students gained confidence navigating processes like check-in, security, and boarding.

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Aspect’s first rugby league team!

A group of students from Aspect Hunter school has joined together to form Aspect’s first rugby league team!

Angus’ achievements, aspirations and ambition

Angus was one of 15 aspiring Autistic journalism students who featured on ABCs ‘The Assembly’ last year, supported by Aspect's Autism Friendly Team. Through the course, he gained valuable experience interviewing Australian icons and has since continued to make strides in his career. Angus shares his journey, highlighting his passion for media and advocacy for Autistic voices.

A man is mid-jump in front of a vibrant green wall covered in dense, leafy plants. He has a joyful expression, arms spread wide, and is wearing a white T-shirt with a geometric heart design, blue jeans, and tan boots. The floor beneath him is light gray tile, contrasting with the lush greenery behind him.

Reclaiming your energy: strategies for combating work-related fatigue

Work-related fatigue can leave you feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. To help reclaim some of your energy and find better work-life balance, try some of these strategies. (Note: This piece is intended as a guide, not a definitive resource. Everyone’s personal circumstances differ.)

New Autism Alert Cards

We have heard your feedback and updated our Autism Alert Card, including introducing another version! Importantly, Autistic staff at Aspect oversaw this process, ensuring the cards truly meet community needs.

The power of programs supporting Autistic adults

To mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), ABC’s Gardening Australia is featuring our inspiring Autistic participants at Aspect’s Adult Community Services Hawthorn Centre. In this article, Tom Broadley discusses the benefits of the gardening program.

Making the holidays work for everyone: A parent's guide to an autism-friendly festive season

The holiday season can be overwhelming for many Autistic individuals, including families navigating busy events and social expectations. This blog offers practical tips and strategies for creating a more inclusive and stress-free festive season for everyone.

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Pros and cons of autism disclosure – "a different brilliant®" podcast

This podcast episode explores autism disclosure and what society can do to create spaces where Autistic people feel safe and supported.

Matthew’s dream to become a chef

Matthew is one of the participants at Aspect's Adult Community Services centres in Melbourne. At Aspect, we focus on working in partnership with Autistic people and their support network to assist with capacity-building skills to achieve their goals.

On being the “dad taxi”, struggling with mental health, and pursuing connection amidst burnout

Josh, an Autistic father facing mental health challenges and burnout, discovered that acknowledging his loneliness, seeking connections with like-minded individuals, and balancing family life with personal needs helped him combat feelings of isolation.

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The role of routine in supporting people on the autism spectrum

Are you or someone you know on the autism spectrum? You’re not alone—I’m on the spectrum too. While everyone is unique, many of us, myself included, find comfort in routine.

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The importance of Autistic representation in the Media, by Michael Theo

This is a topic close to my heart. Autistic representation in the media is crucial, and to portray it authentically, the actor themselves needs to be autistic.