Autism Gold Coast

18/10/2026

☕️ NEXT WEDNESDAY is the evening Coffee'n'Chat meeting at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 7 - 9pm.

👉 TOPIC for discussion: Hope - stories of success ✨

Come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. We welcome parents and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

11/10/2026

Following our theme for this month, Hope, check out these success stories on AbiliTV, featuring Mikky Whalan from the Gold Coast.

Next Wednesday 21 October at 7pm, at our evening support group meeting, the discussion will centre around stories of success and reminding ourselves that there is hope.

Other recent local stories, featured Ben Haack, author of Reason for Hope - A Parent’s Playbook for Raising Happy and Resilient Kids - Hard Won Lessons from My Life on the Autism Spectrum. The book was written for families who may be feeling the fear, uncertainty,
and anxiety that often follow an autism diagnosis. Featured in our October newsletter: https://shorturl.at/vR0H9
https://www.amazon.com.au/Parents-Playbook-Raising-Happy-Resilient/dp/B0GVYYL8C7

What does real inclusion actually look like?In this abiliTV episo...

11/10/2026

👉 Newsletter link: https://shorturl.at/vR0H9

Look forward to seeing you at next Wednesday's evening meeting, 21/10/26! Discussion Focus is HOPE - come share your successes!

08/10/2026

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Behind every child who learns to embrace their differences, there is often someone who first chose to believe in them.

Temple Grandin’s story reminds us that acceptance begins with understanding—not trying to change who a child is, but helping them discover the strengths within their differences.

A mother’s belief can become a child’s confidence.
A child’s difference can become their strength.
And being truly understood can change a life. 💙♾️

Different is not less. Different can be powerful.

05/10/2026

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about neurodivergence in the workplace. Building awareness can help teams move beyond assumptions and create more inclusive workplaces.

Explore resources now and discover practical strategies in the Neurodiversity Works resource toolkit for employers, managers, and workplaces: https://buff.ly/lbatbRH

Looking for support or training in your workplace? AQ's Employment Inclusion team can help: [email protected]

02/10/2026

☕️ NEXT WEDNESDAY 7 October is the morning Coffee'n'Chat time at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 10am - 12noon.

Drop the kids at school and come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support.

We welcome parent and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin. Children welcome.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

18/09/2026

Do you have 30 minutes to spare for this survey?
The survey closes at 11:59pm on Monday 5th October. Your answers will be used to inform policy, supports and service design, with findings published in January 2027.

Take the survey here: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oZipmkFo5nSUpo

The sleepless nights, the paperwork, the juggle of services and supports - we see you. And it's time the rest of Australia did too. We’ve partnered with CliniKids, part of The Kids Research Institute Australia, and the The University of Western Australia for the 2026 National Autism Parent and Caregiver Survey.

If you're an Australian parent or primary caregiver (18+) of an autistic child, young person or adult, please take the time to have your say — around 30 minutes, completely anonymous.

The survey closes at 11:59pm on Monday 5th October. Your answers will be used to inform policy, supports and service design, with findings published in January 2027.

Take the survey here: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oZipmkFo5nSUpo