Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia

03/06/2026

🎉An exciting next chapter for Positive Partnerships, strengthening support for educators and families across Australia.

We are pleased to announce that Aspect is the successful tenderer for Phase 5 of the Australian Government’s Positive Partnerships program, which will operate from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Positive Partnerships provides high quality, evidence-informed workshops and resources for families and educators. While our commitment to excellence and focus on outcomes remain the same, this new phase brings exciting opportunities to strengthen how we engage and support educators and families working with and supporting school-aged Autistic children and young people. We look forward to continuing to strengthen partnerships between home and school.

For updates on the program, you can subscribe to the Positive Partnerships mailing list on our website and follow our social media accounts.

03/06/2026

In this episode of a different brilliant, Autistic social entrepreneur Dr Sharon Zivkovic joins host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey () to explore why entrepreneurship can be a meaningful employment pathway for Autistic people.

Together, they discuss:
✨ Autistic strengths and innovation
✨ Systems thinking and deep interests
✨ Creating work on your own terms
✨ How Autistic thinking can shape the future

This inspiring conversation explores autonomy, creativity and the value of different ways of thinking and working.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite app.
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e3892db4-c05d-42d0-b17d-b7c35ab641ac/

29/05/2026

Did you miss last week’s webinar on “Autistic parenting: what research and lived experience tell us about family life”? The recording is now available to watch and share!

In this webinar, Dr Mel Heyworth from Reframing Autism provided a broad overview of Autistic parenting, while Dr Chris Edwards from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice shared new, co-produced research focused specifically on Autistic fatherhood, an area that has been largely overlooked.

This webinar is ideal for Autistic adults and parents, families, researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in inclusive, research-informed perspectives.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-T04I7s_M0

29/05/2026

🎤 One question: How would you describe autism in the arts in one word?

Here’s what guests and panellists had to say at The Art of Possibility event at the Sydney Opera House. What word would you choose?

Thank you for the Vox Pop with the amazing and other guests or panellists. 🙌

Inclusion

28/05/2026

💛 Help a child like Freddie thrive in a world built for them 💛

Like every parent, Beth and I just wanted Freddie to be somewhere he could learn - and feel safe being himself.

His Aspect school is that place.

🎥 Watch the video to see what the right learning environment can make possible.

But schools that truly understand what an Autistic child needs aren’t always easy to access.
Distance. Cost. Long waiting lists. For many families, access can feel like a lottery.

And yet, as you’ll see, the power of the right education can’t be underestimated.

Right now, around 1,000 children are still waiting for a place at an Aspect school - children whose families are searching for the same support that changed everything for us.

👇 Your donation today can help open the door for another child www.aspect.org.au/freddie

Please help give more children the understanding and support they need to thrive.

28/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Emily Kendall to our upcoming Community of Practice on 10 June.

Emily will share practical insights on supporting students through school transitions, drawing on her lived experience as an Autistic and ADHD professional and her work as founder of All Minds Belong.

This free online event brings together educators, families and professionals from across Australia to strengthen inclusive practice.

🎟️ Learn more & register: https://www.aspect.org.au/our-services/workshops-and-webinars/communities-of-practice/community-of-practice_march_2026

👉 Know a school, teacher or leader who should join the conversation? Tag them below or share this post with your networks.

26/05/2026

More photos from the conference! 😀

Day 2 at the ACEL Inclusion and Disability Conference in Adelaide at the Hilton Adelaide.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the conference and stopped by to chat with our team about Aspect Education and how we support Autistic students across our network of schools. It was wonderful to connect with so many passionate educators and leaders over the two days.

👉You can learn more about Aspect Education partnerships here: https://www.aspect.org.au/about-aspect/partner-with-us/school-partnerships

25/05/2026

Does your child have a PDA profile? Check out this article in Source Co from Aspect Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, Anna James. She explains what your Autistic person might be experiencing and some practical strategies to assist them.

When every request seems to end in “no”, it can leave parents feeling exhausted, confused, and constantly second-guessing themselves.

In this expert Q&A from our friends at Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Anna James responds to a parent navigating a PDA profile in their autistic teen, looking at why everyday demands can feel overwhelming, and how reducing pressure, building trust and working collaboratively can help.

Read more here - 📌 https://sourcekids.com.au/ask-an-autism-expert-why-is-everything-a-no

25/05/2026

We are at the ACEL Inclusion and Disability Conference in Adelaide today and tomorrow, 25–26 May, at the Hilton Adelaide. 👋

Come to the Aspect stand and meet our team to chat about how our education services are tailored to support Autistic children and young people. Whether you're an educator or leader, this is a great opportunity to:

• Connect with our experienced team of teachers
• Learn more about how we support Autistic students and the learning environments we create across our network of Aspect schools
• Ask questions about supports that build on individual strengths and goals
• Learn more about our evidence-informed, autism-specific practices

Don’t forget to enter the draw to win a FREE hamper! 🎁

More photos to come! 📸