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Marching with pride and making space for inclusion

On Saturday, March 1st, Aspect proudly took part in the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras parade, celebrating the intersection of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ pride.

Aspect Joins TikTok ahead of World Autism Understanding Day

Aspect is launching its TikTok account (@aspectaus) this March, featuring therapist tips for parents and awareness videos from guest TikTokers in the Australian Autistic community, just in time for World Autism Understanding Day on 2 April.

"How to Hospo" program: brewing community connection in Hawthorn

Providing Autistic adults with hands-on training in hospitality and helping them build confidence and valuable skills.

Aspect welcomes Australia's first National Autism Strategy

Aspect warmly welcomes the release of Australia’s inaugural National Autism Strategy. This landmark initiative marks a significant step towards building a society where all Autistic individuals are supported and empowered to thrive.

Aspect Autism Friendly partners with Gold Coast Airport to pioneer an inclusive travel framework

Gold Coast Airport, in partnership with Aspect Autism Friendly, is enhancing inclusive air travel with a new accessibility initiative, expanding on its role as the first Australian airport to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.

Enhanced spaces at Aspect's Heatherton Adult Community Services (ACS) center

Aspect's Adult Community Support center in Heatherton, VIC has recently undergone exciting renovations to enhance our facilities and better support our participants.

New research finds ways to make airports more autism friendly

Air travel can be made more accessible and less overwhelming for Autistic individuals by reducing sensory overload, improving staff awareness and providing consistent support across the air travel industry.

NSW Parliament Inquiry on the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness begins

Aspect's submission to the NSW Parliament inquiry into loneliness and social isolation emphasises that Autistic people are at high risk for loneliness and social isolation.

Aspect's Sustainability Commitment: Solar Expansion and Energy Efficiency

Aspect is making strides in sustainability, expanding solar power across multiple campuses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. New photovoltaic systems at six campuses are projected to cut electricity costs while reducing CO2 emissions.

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.

OT Week 2024: Empowering Lives, One Goal at a Time

This OT Week, we’re celebrating the remarkable contributions of Aspect’s occupational therapists (OTs), whose work is all about creating opportunities for people to live more meaningful lives.