Autism & Beyond Australia

Autism & Beyond Australia Neuro-affirming disability support services and coaching programs for children and adults with ASD "Opening Hours" listed are office hours.

Services are by appointment with each team member's availability.

02/09/2026

This October, I’m taking on the Lift the Load Challenge.

The challenge is to walk 50km carrying 10kg throughout October.

I’ve decided to make it a little harder. 😂
I’m carrying 4x the weight. 40kg.

Why? Because the whole point is to help raise funds and awareness for mental health. If making my challenge harder gets a few more people talking, sharing or donating, then the sore legs will be worth it.

I need your help though.
Please donate if you can. Even a few dollars helps. And if you can’t donate, sharing this would mean a lot.
50km.
40kg.
October.
Time to Lift the Load. 💪

Link in bio 🖇️


Top Blokes Foundation

💪 Another October. Another Load to Carry.For the fourth or fifth year running, I’ll be taking on the Lift the Load chall...
25/08/2026

💪 Another October. Another Load to Carry.

For the fourth or fifth year running, I’ll be taking on the Lift the Load challenge for Top Blokes.

The official challenge is to carry 10kg for 50km throughout October.

The 10kg represents the invisible weight poor mental health can place on someone.

As I have in previous years, I’ll be carrying well over the 10kg.

But the weight isn't really the important part.

Through my work with kids, I see how important it is for boys and young men to have good people around them. People they trust. People who listen. And people they can talk to without feeling judged.

Poor mental health in young men doesn't always look like sadness or someone asking for help.

Sometimes it's anger. Withdrawal. Risk-taking. Shutting down. Or simply saying, "I'm fine."

Something from Top Blokes really stood out to me:

"We can't wait until a young man reaches crisis point before we decide he needs support."

That's why I keep coming back to this challenge each year.

Top Blokes gives boys and young men aged 10 to 24 access to mentors, safe spaces and practical tools to help them navigate life's challenges before things reach crisis point.

So this October, the weight goes back on and I'll get another 50km done.

If carrying some extra weight helps start conversations about the weight young men are carrying silently, it's worth every kilometre.

💙 Let's get behind our boys and young men. Please donate >> LINK IN BIO / www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

21/08/2026

This analogy may help you communicate more effectively with your ASD child when they're next experiencing a meltdown. It helps me with how I talk wih my young clients, and I suggested it to a mum who struggles to get through to her son.

I really hope it helps you, let me know if you have any questions about it.

Clint

06/08/2026

For Sunny Coast families currently using our Friend Finder Program, here's an update for you.

For anyone wanting to join, to help their autistic child make friends, head to our website for all the details.

Cheers
Clint

23/07/2026

I think this angle is stronger because it explains why different personalities matter without making it sound like Clint is the default.

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💙 Every Child Is Different. So Is Every Support Worker.

One thing I've learnt over the years is that there isn't one perfect support worker.

There are different personalities, different strengths and different ways of connecting with children.

If you've met me, you'll know I'm a bit more rough and tumble. I love wrestling, active play and getting alongside kids who have lots of energy to burn. That approach works really well for many children, especially boys.

But not every child is looking for that.

Some children need someone with a calmer, gentler and more nurturing approach.

That's exactly what Rhiannon brings to our team.

As a mum of autistic children herself, she has a natural ability to make children feel safe, understood and comfortable. She meets children where they're at and builds trust at their pace.

It's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about having a team with different personalities and life experiences. Every child deserves someone they genuinely connect with.

Rhiannon currently has availability for new clients, and if you think she might be a great fit for your child, I'd encourage you to read her profile on our website.

If you're not sure which support worker would suit your child best, book a free phone chat with me. I'd love to hear about your child and help you find the right match.

📍 Supporting autistic and neurodivergent children and families across the Sunshine Coast.

Head to www.autismandbeyond.com.au or click the link in our bio.

20/07/2026

Making friends shouldn’t be this hard 💙

For so many autistic and neurodivergent kids, making and keeping friends can feel confusing, overwhelming or just out of reach.

That’s exactly why Friend Finder exists.

It helps connect kids with similar ages, interests and personalities so they can build real friendships in a way that feels safe and natural.

Less pressure.
More understanding.
More chances to find “your people”.

This is not a big group program.
It is thoughtful, personalised matching designed to give kids a better starting point socially.

If your child struggles with friendships or just hasn’t found the right connection yet, this could be a really powerful step.

Head to our website to learn more or get started 💻

16/07/2026

Screens can connect, not just distract 🎮💙

Lily wrote a new blog about joining kids in their gaming world. Not to say yes to more screen time. To build real connection and real skills.

She shares what happens when you sit beside your child and let them teach you.

Communication grows. Planning and sequencing show up. Problem solving under pressure gets easier.

Kids breathe through losses and try again. Confidence climbs because they feel trusted and seen.
Lily explains simple ways to co play at home.

Short sessions. Clear starts and finishes. Calm endings. Gentle rules that protect sleep and keep things kind. She also shares sensory tweaks for sound and light, and easy steps for online safety without breaking trust.

If your child loves tech time, this post will help you turn that interest into everyday wins at home and school. Read it on our website and tell us your biggest takeaway.

👉 Link in bio / www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

14/07/2026

We’re excited to have Rhiannon on the Autism & Beyond team!

Rhiannon brings a calm, genuine approach and a real passion for supporting kids to feel safe, understood and confident.

With experience working with children since 2019, and her own lived experience as a mum to an autistic daughter, she truly understands both sides of the journey.

She connects quickly, builds trust naturally, and creates sessions where kids can just be themselves.

🌿 Outdoor play
🎨 Creative activities
💬 Real connection

Rhiannon is now available for new clients on the Sunshine Coast.

If you’re looking for the right support worker for your child, this could be a great fit.

Book a free phone chat via the link in our bio or head to
www.autismandbeyond.com.au/hello

13/07/2026

When school holidays are approaching and us dedicated Support Workers realise we won't see some clients for two whole weeks we get sad and they need to let us know we'll be alright 🥺
We'll see them soon and get back to having fun together.

Resilience isn't about making life easier for children. It's about helping them believe they can handle life's challenge...
30/06/2026

Resilience isn't about making life easier for children. It's about helping them believe they can handle life's challenges.

Every child will face setbacks, frustrations and challenges as they grow.

Resilience isn't built by avoiding those moments. It's built by working through them, one small step at a time.

For autistic and neurodivergent children, resilience looks different for every child.

It might be:
💙 Trying a new activity.
💙 Coping with a change in routine.
💙 Asking for help.
💙 Returning after a setback.
💙 Learning that mistakes are part of growing.

When children feel safe, supported and understood, they're more willing to take on challenges and discover what they're capable of.

At Autism & Beyond, one of the biggest goals of every support session is helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience through real-world experiences.

Swipe throughtthe images to learn more.

📍 Proudly supporting autistic children and families across the Sunshine Coast.

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